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Trend Report: Customize Your Engagement Rings with Colored Centers

January 3, 2014 Jennifer

Every one of our rings is fully customizable, the options are limitless! With a bit of creativity and plenty of love there is no number of combinations large enough to cover it. This week we’ll be exploring the absolute freedom of thinking outside the box and choosing a gem stone or colored diamond center for your engagement ring. We try and provide some helpful information to make your shopping experience one you’ll want to remember.

Engagement ring semi-mounts allow you the choice of selecting a setting you’re absolutely in love while not limiting you to a center that’s not quite right. Even so, you don’t have to be restricted to a simple diamond center. With so many stunning diamond and gem stone choices you can think outside the box and surprise even yourself. We’ve selected some of our very own Natalie K bride’s engagement rings to showcase the innovative and thoughtful creations that are possible.

nk18960_yellow diamond — NK18960-18W, set with a fancy yellow diamond center

Our classic diamond halo engagement rings are wonderful starting points for a colored center stone. NK18960-18W, particularly, is a great option for a bride who doesn’t want to compromise. Although simple in design, a ring of diamonds delicately frames the center to create a focal point. So the bride can have the bright white sparkle of diamonds and a vibrant color! This bride chose a light fancy yellow diamond, strong and sparkling but with a touch of fancifulness. Many brides may also choose to opt for yellow sapphires. Although not as resilient to wear and less reflective a sapphire can make a great substitute for someone working within a more restricted budget.

nk20508eng_w alexandrite — NK20508ENG-W, set with an alexandrite center

And while yellow diamonds have made a huge appearance in the world of bridal jewelry don’t there are so many choices. Another NK bride chose to leave behind all convention received the stunning NK20508-18W. It’s easy to see she is a free spirit, having not only fallen for trapezoid side stones but also choosing a dazzling deep blue round cut center. Alexandrite is a dimensional and mesmerizing gem stone, known to sparkle in various colors from raspberry to emerald green. But if the blue hue has captivated you fancy blue colored diamonds as well as blue sapphires can be an option.

Explore Natalie K and find something that will ignite your imagination and guide you in creating the ring of your dreams.

Appreciate a Classic Diamond Engagement Ring

December 30, 2013 Jennifer

Glitz and glamor definitely has its place in the world of engagement ring design, but isn’t what every bride is looking for. There is a way however to combine the sparkle of diamonds with clean and classic subtlety. , is perfect for someone who doesn’t want to sacrifice beauty for practicality.

For someone who loves the way diamond halos frame a center the six prongs of this engagement ring add an extra decorative touch without any extra bulk. You get the feel of a halo but not the weightiness. The band is another example of this ring’s dual appeal. With six large diamonds down either side of the center there’s no lack of sparkle but not an overwhelming clutter of diamonds. It’s also is slightly detached from the simple strand of prong set diamonds within the half circle gallery. It’s has a touch of luxury but is not impractical in its height.

Browse the entire Classique Collection to find your engagement ring.

Happy Holidays, 2013

December 24, 2013 Jennifer

We don’t know if it’s the holidays, or perhaps the hot cocoa, but this time each year our hearts start to melt. We’re filled to the brim with love and gratitude towards all of our loyal customers and all of those newly-wed and soon to be wed couples whose lives we hope to have touched. You’re a wealth of inspiration for us to keep creating pieces we hope you’ll cherish forever.

Thank you for a wonderful year, and may your Christmas be merry.

–Natalie K

Trend Report: Sometimes Less is More

December 20, 2013 Jennifer

Glitz and glamor are always in style, but sometimes less is more! Understated engagement rings with a classic design and just the right arrangement of flawless diamonds can be the pinnacle of elegance. This week’s Fashion Friday Trend Report is dedicated to celebrating the beauty of diamond engagement rings whose sophistication come from their simplicity.

NK26632-18W is one such ring with a simple design that exudes effortless charm. You can have the feel of a vintage inspired ring without the overwhelming spirals and clutter. The center mounting is flanked by two bright white diamonds on either side, to frame it, perfectly while the rest of the band is a polished white gold. One detail adds just the right touch of whimsy, an neat scroll work gallery makes this ring interesting, not gaudy!

Engagement rings with simple bands are the perfect match for someone who works with their hands. Convenient and snag resistant. But don’t take simple to mean unglamorous! You can still get the full impact of a luxury diamond ring with fewer diamonds. NK24154-18W is perfect, its single diamond halo surrounds the center mounting and makes it stand out. The band, with a knife’s edge, still has some intrigue but won’t interfere or clash with the glowing diamond halo.

Sometimes, less is more.

Trend Report: Split Shank Engagement Rings

December 6, 2013 Jennifer

Every week we try and help make buying your engagement ring, just a little bit easier. We’ve shared the meaning of a three stone engagement ring and the warm glow of our rose gold collection, this week’s #FashionFriday trend report is all about split shank engagement rings!

A split shank is a design element of the engagement ring’s band. Rather than a sleek or single band the split shank, is as it implies, a split band. For larger center stones or heavier center mountings the double bands can also help to support the weight. While the most popular split shank style is wide at the top and then tapers at the ends like NK28085-18W, there are countless variations you can find.

See NK26156-W, a split shank engagement ring as well but with a completely different look. Instead of the tapering down of the band this appears as two parallel bands. A much more modern silhouette, and appearance.

A favorite is a split shank with an additional sparkling characteristic, a nestled side stone diamond set between both arms. NK23466-W is an example of this unique element. Pave set diamonds shine along both arms leading up to the four prong head and two prong set round cut diamonds.

Explore all of our collections and a find a split shank engagement ring in any style to suit yours!