Which Engagement Ring Style Are you?

YOU ARE A CLASSIC!
Those drawn to Classic engagement rings may have a more traditional taste when it comes to jewelry. Think: a bold, sparkling statement diamond on a smooth, simple band. It’s the ring we picture of when someone mentions they’re getting engaged. When you see a Classic ring on someone’s hand, it shouts “engaged!” even before you notice which finger it lives on.

The simplicity of a Classic ring makes it timeless. The diamond speaks for itself with little to no additional adornment. This emphasis on the diamond’s brilliance, rather than an ornate design, makes Classic rings popular choices amongst celebrities, or any time a bigger diamond is better. It’s the kind of ring that makes people wonder, “How big is that rock?”

Classic rings most often feature a Round- or Princess-cut diamond. These cuts, the most popular shapes for diamonds in general, have impeccable brilliance and brightness. And when you want to dazzle your beloved, sparkle is essential.

YOU ARE A VINTAGE/ANTIQUE!
Those drawn to an Antique/Vintage ring designed to evoke the styles of a bygone era, may have a sentimental feeling about jewelry and are attracted to more-intricate styles compared to the the smooth lines of a Classic ring. An Antique/Vintage-style ring makes a bold statement, breaking the mold of what you might expect to see in an engagement ring, yet doing so with elegance.

This is the kind of ring that would look right at home on the hand of Queen Victoria. It’s sophisticated and commanding, but never overbearing. Antique/Vintage-inspired pieces can be both opulent and finely detailed. Expect a structured or carved band, including options with diamonds all around.

Victorian-influenced rings may have an emerald, sapphire or ruby accent, which serves to accentuate the diamond on centre stage. Larger-cut diamonds shine in an Antique/Vintage engagement ring. Popular diamond cuts for this style include Emerald, Cushion, Asscher, Round and Radiant. These cuts have extremely visible details that make for a refined and elegant final product.

YOU ARE A MODERN!
Modern engagement rings are the most casual of the three styles Premier Gems specializes in. It’s the kind of ring that looks equally appropriate on your wedding day and when you’re out for a hike, lunching with friends, and enjoying life with your partner. Think of the Modern-style ring as a top-quality and distinctive spin on the everyday jewelry your future betrothed already loves to wear.

The band of a Modern ring is typically thicker than a Classic design. Some bands are layered or made of two or more stacked bands.

Diamonds aren’t a given on a Modern engagement ring. Expect vibrant pops of colour, either from a single large coloured stone or several smaller gems.

When a diamond is the feature stone of a Modern engagement ring, tradition is once more swept to the side in favour cutting-edge design. Expect a Marquise, Pear or Oval cut. These elongated diamond cuts have a slimming effect on the ring finger. These unconventional shapes tend to be head-turners and add a little mystery. Don’t be surprised if your partner faces a few curious questions such as, “Is that gorgeous thing on your finger an engagement ring?”