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In leading western jewellery markets, natural diamonds remain the top choice for discerning engagement ring buyers, with design inspirations heavily influenced by what\u2019s sparkling on the ring fingers of Hollywood\u2019s leading tastemakers. Eco-conscious Millennials and Gen-Z are also gravitating towards natural diamonds, occasionally seeking antique stones instead of newly mined. Shilpa Dhamija <\/strong>highlights the latest engagement ring trends from leading jewellers in New York and London.<\/p>\n

Popular American model Hailey Bieber\u2019s natural diamond engagement ring, crafted by New York-based jeweller Jack Solow in 2018, sparked a timeless trend. Featuring an elongated oval-cut diamond, the ring became widely admired for its elegant fit on Hailey\u2019s finger. Six years on, Solow continues to receive frequent requests for oval-shaped solitaires.<\/p>\n

This elongated solitaire style is now trending beyond the US, confirms London-based jeweller, Thelma West. \u201cIt\u2019s like the sophisticated cousin of the round brilliant, offering a larger surface area and elongating the finger with its elegant shape. Plus, it has this playful sparkle that\u2019s just impossible to ignore,\u201d she tells Solitaire International<\/em> from her Soho atelier, while pointing out that the round brilliant shape continues to reign supreme in popularity.<\/p>\n

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Elo\u0308ise natural diamond ring by London-based jeweller Thelma West<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

However, the most durable trend in engagement rings is the unwavering preference for natural diamonds, a choice that consistently outshines lab-grown alternatives.<\/p>\n

Solow, who works exclusively with natural diamonds, notes that despite technological advances in affordable lab-grown diamonds, natural stones continue to hold strong appeal for buyers of all ages and budgets.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur clients’ budgets may range from $20,000 to $2 million, which could get them bigger man-made diamonds, yet they prefer natural diamonds even if the size is smaller than a man-made one because they want to mark their special moment with something real,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n

Echoing this sentiment, Lauren Addison, another notable jeweller from New York, observes that even if buyers have limited budgets, they are willing to start with a smaller natural diamond and upgrade later, as long as the stone is natural. \u201cThey only want something genuine to represent their love,\u201d she notes.<\/p>\n

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An antique cushion-cut natural diamond ring by Lauren Addison. Image \u00a9 Lauren Addison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

West agrees, emphasising the irreplaceable allure of a diamond formed deep within the earth over billions of years. \u201cNo alternative can truly capture that romantic essence,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, even environmentally conscious buyers are opting for natural diamonds over the alternatives that \u201cclaim to be produced in a more eco-friendly manner\u201d. Addison highlights, \u201cWe have been sourcing so many antique natural diamonds lately because of the rise in demand for stones that are 10s or 100s of years old.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A stunning pear-shaped natural diamond solitaire is the centrepiece of this yellow gold ring, crafted by Lauren Addison. Image \u00a9 Lauren Addison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How important is the value retention of diamonds for buyers in the US and UK?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t emphasise on natural diamonds as an investment given the potential for market volatility,\u201d answers Solow, \u201cbut we tell our customers that natural diamonds can be an interesting place to park their money for a period of time.\u201d He adds that while the value of natural diamonds may fluctuate, lab-grown or man-made diamonds have consistently experienced only a decline in value.<\/p>\n

In the UK, West observes that while natural diamonds may hold allure as investment assets, the emphasis tends to be on emotional and aesthetic value rather than just pure financial returns. \u201cHere, people often value natural diamonds for their sentimental worth intertwined with financial prudence, creating a unique perspective on their significance,\u201d she concludes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In leading western jewellery markets, natural diamonds remain the top choice for discerning engagement ring buyers, with design inspirations heavily influenced by what\u2019s sparkling on the ring fingers of Hollywood\u2019s leading tastemakers. Eco-conscious Millennials and Gen-Z are also gravitating towards natural diamonds, occasionally seeking antique stones instead of newly mined. 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