UK Wedding News
15/12/2011
They are Anne Hathaway's classic solitaire diamond on a simple platinum band, Reese Witherspoon's modern Ashoka cut diamond with pave diamonds set in a platinum band and Carey Mulligan's vintage inspired style with blue sapphires set in platinum.
"Since most of us can't afford to spend what some celebrities spend on an engagement ring, here are a few great tips on how you can still get one of the latest celebrity platinum ring styles without breaking the bank," said jewellery and style expert Michael O'Connor. "And now is a great time to buy platinum, as it has never been available at such extraordinary value now that the metal price is trading below gold."
O'Connor offers the following tips:
1. Opt for a solitaire diamond on a solid platinum band or one with some micro-pave: This design draws attention to the centre diamond, and since platinum is naturally white, it makes the diamond appear even brighter, regardless of its size! Solitaire styles are the perfect choice for women who have a classic and timeless sensibility, just like Anne Hathaway. It's possible to find a diamond in a size and quality to fit almost any budget. Also, you now have so many options for your band, including brushed, polished and milgrain edging.
2. Pave diamonds on the band can make a big statement: The modern elegance of many small diamonds sitting closely together covering a narrow platinum band is capturing the imaginations of celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, by providing an extra ring of scintillation and sparkle. Since a full circle of pave diamonds typically costs a fraction of a single centre diamond, you can dazzle without paying a hefty price tag. Additionally, platinum will never fade or change colour, which means the diamonds will always look their brightest.
3. Choose coloured gemstones: Blue sapphires made a huge resurgence recently, thanks to Kate Middleton, Penelope Cruz, Liz Hurley and Carey Mulligan. Coloured stones have a vintage and heirloom quality, which make them appear pricier, but in reality they can be much less expensive than diamonds. Coloured gems are also a romantic way to personalize a ring, using the birthstone of the bride or groom, or the month that you met. The benefit of setting a coloured gem in platinum is that since the gems are valued because of their specific colour, and because platinum is a naturally white metal, the setting won't cast any colour into it, allowing the beauty and colour to be true and untainted. Plus, the ring will look just as beautiful in 100 years, so you are essentially customizing an heirloom piece of jewellery for generations to come.
Why are platinum engagement rings such a popular choice? Platinum not only puts the diamond on display more securely, its natural colour never fades, making it the perfect symbol of enduring love.
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Top Celebrity Ring Settings Unveiled
The top three celebrity ring settings of 2011 have been revealed by the Platinum Guild International.They are Anne Hathaway's classic solitaire diamond on a simple platinum band, Reese Witherspoon's modern Ashoka cut diamond with pave diamonds set in a platinum band and Carey Mulligan's vintage inspired style with blue sapphires set in platinum.
"Since most of us can't afford to spend what some celebrities spend on an engagement ring, here are a few great tips on how you can still get one of the latest celebrity platinum ring styles without breaking the bank," said jewellery and style expert Michael O'Connor. "And now is a great time to buy platinum, as it has never been available at such extraordinary value now that the metal price is trading below gold."
O'Connor offers the following tips:
1. Opt for a solitaire diamond on a solid platinum band or one with some micro-pave: This design draws attention to the centre diamond, and since platinum is naturally white, it makes the diamond appear even brighter, regardless of its size! Solitaire styles are the perfect choice for women who have a classic and timeless sensibility, just like Anne Hathaway. It's possible to find a diamond in a size and quality to fit almost any budget. Also, you now have so many options for your band, including brushed, polished and milgrain edging.
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2. Pave diamonds on the band can make a big statement: The modern elegance of many small diamonds sitting closely together covering a narrow platinum band is capturing the imaginations of celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, by providing an extra ring of scintillation and sparkle. Since a full circle of pave diamonds typically costs a fraction of a single centre diamond, you can dazzle without paying a hefty price tag. Additionally, platinum will never fade or change colour, which means the diamonds will always look their brightest.
3. Choose coloured gemstones: Blue sapphires made a huge resurgence recently, thanks to Kate Middleton, Penelope Cruz, Liz Hurley and Carey Mulligan. Coloured stones have a vintage and heirloom quality, which make them appear pricier, but in reality they can be much less expensive than diamonds. Coloured gems are also a romantic way to personalize a ring, using the birthstone of the bride or groom, or the month that you met. The benefit of setting a coloured gem in platinum is that since the gems are valued because of their specific colour, and because platinum is a naturally white metal, the setting won't cast any colour into it, allowing the beauty and colour to be true and untainted. Plus, the ring will look just as beautiful in 100 years, so you are essentially customizing an heirloom piece of jewellery for generations to come.
Why are platinum engagement rings such a popular choice? Platinum not only puts the diamond on display more securely, its natural colour never fades, making it the perfect symbol of enduring love.
(GK)
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