ENGAGEMENT RINGS
Geneva-based jewellery maison Boghossian create dazzling technically-accomplished gems, each piece pushing the boundries of what is possible.
This Kissing ring is a case in point - a cushion-shaped ruby, sinking into the opulence of a bold tanzanite, makes for a contrast both arresting and symbolic. boghossianjewels.com
Moritz Glik brings a playful fluidity to rings which move with the wearer.
The Shaker rings cradle diamonds in a white sapphire kaleidoscopic shaker, making for fun fine jewellery which puts a spin on a traditional piece.
Engagement rings don’t come much cooler than Melissa Kaye’s neon enamel collection, which intersperse traditional elements with fluorescent pops of colour.
Enamel in black or white – or the more contemporary neon pink or yellow – gets a chic rethink when paired with more conventional yellow gold and diamonds.
Fluidity lies at the core of former architecture student Elena Sardo’s pieces. Made in Italy, this Roots and Wings ring encapsulates her philosophy of lightness, with dynamic branches of white gold and diamond leaves appearing to move with the wearer.
Charlotte Dauphin de la Rochefoucauld’s eponymous jewellery brand is synonymous with sculptural design. Her jewels frequently offer unexpected qualities: in this rose gold ring the off-centre placing of the diamond, when paired with the clean break of the traditional circle, presents a chic and modern engagement ring alternative.
Katherine Kim is the La-based designer behind fine jewellery brand Katkim.
A jewellery education at both Central Saint Martin’s and New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology means Kim’s style has been finely honed, and she has made a combination of fuss-free lines and surprising design tweaks her own.
The Floating Asscher diamond ring marks a signature setting for her: by turning the traditional positioning quite literally on its head, she savours the elements which make an engagement ring so precious, while adding the wry humour often lacking from this most romantic of accessories.
Nigerian-born gemologist Thelma West combines ethically-sourced African diamonds with recycled gem stones for her eponymous jewellery brand.
Her all-female team bring a new aesthetic to the diamond market with contemporary designs such as this Rebel Black ring.
A traditional pear-cut diamond is hugged by a twist of 18k black gold in a bold take on a classic.