What is a Statement Engagement Ring Part Two
Discover Georgia's advice on what particular design styles make your one-of-a-kind engagement ring a statement piece.
Our part one statement engagement ring feature explored how to use gemstones as your focal point. Regardless of if you’ve made the decision on gemstone or not, a particular design style can also bring some drama and impact. As there’s not really a set style template for a ‘statement engagement ring’, it comes to your own ideas and creativity.
And choosing a theme or inspiration is a perfect way to channel bold, individuality through the design.
Art Deco is a popular choice with a signature look that stands out- sleek, geometric shapes. This can be as grand or subtle as you choose. Sometimes the gemstone inspires the Art Deco style, with angular cut gemstones such as emerald, baguette, fan, radiant, Asscher, princess, or trilliant. This could be the centre piece, where the design forms around the shape. Alternatively it could be an angled, fan or other pattern that is the focal point. Then, include any cut gemstones within the iconic Art Deco shapes- lots of smaller gemstones has real impact!
Another way to make an eye catcher is perhaps choosing something you love and reflecting that in the overall look. Exaggerated or not, it’s a break from the classic solitaire and influences the physical shaping and formation of the ring. This could be:
-Vintage through beading detailing and scallop set halos
-Botanical through twists, weaves, vines and leaves
-Influenced by culture, music, science, or art
The style may not even exist yet! It could in fact centre around significant events that are personal to you. You might want to honour the restaurant you went to on your first date, or capture the night sky from your favourite holiday. Or maybe reflect the moment you proposed in a ring you design together… the options are limitless.
The true beauty of bespoke comes when you can express yourself- personality, likes, sentimental moments- through the design. When the influence comes, no matter how grand or small, the design will eventually transform into your very own statement engagement ring.