Vintage
There’s something magical about wearing a ring that has been previously worn by a couple that was in love for many years. When we think of vintage engagement rings, we envision that moment of the beautiful woman waiting for her husband to come back from the war, twisting the engagement ring that he gave her before he left, waiting for his return. Of course, we don’t know for sure if that’s what happened but the idea that we have a piece of history that captured a love from years ago is very special.
At Grand Diamonds, we offer beautiful vintage designs that you will absolutely love, like this Edwardian Vintage Filigree Ring:
Shop Now: Grand Diamonds, R53 600
Pear-Shaped
Pear-shaped stones are being flaunted more and more on Instagram these days, it looks like a trend that is going to stick around.
Also known as the teardrop shape, this cut was introduced to the mainstream when none other than Elisabeth Taylor wore a pear-shaped stone around her neck after it was auctioned for $1.1 Million back in 1969.
We definitely love this gorgeous design, in fact, our Aquamarine Pear Shape Sunburst Ring is a popular choice.
Shop Now: Grand Diamonds, R13,000
Unusual or rare stones VS a centre diamond
It’s no surprise that Millenials would like to be more unique when it comes to their engagement, the whole “she is not like any other” is usually paired with an engagement ring like no other, this gives leeway to stones like tanzanite and black diamonds.
There are a few other reasons that new generations are getting their hands, or should I say “fingers” on these unique stones, one of them being the ethical reasons, “conflict-free” is a term you may have heard of being referenced to diamonds and the mining process (read more about that here) but the short version is, just make sure you buy your diamonds from a legitimate source. If you are interested in a unique ring, our Tanzanite Celtic Rose Ring could be perfect for you.
Shop Now: Grand Diamonds, R15,500
The Protea Ring
One of South Africa’s most iconic flowers is the protea, and with its feminine aesthetic appeal, it is no wonder that the Protea Ring is becoming a South African engagement ring favourite.
It all arguably started when Browns announced their Protea range back in 2015 and from there South Africans have started making their designs.
This gorgeous and meaningful ring, that represents transformation and strength is exactly why it makes for the perfect engagement ring.
Would you like a protea ring design? Contact us for a quote.
