Engagement Ring Trends for 2012

Author: Methew Pitt
Choosing an engagement ring is a big decision. After all, the person you choose to give it to will be wearing it for the rest of their life. When purchasing an engagement ring there a number of factors to take into consideration, like price, size, colour, cut, etc. You should also acknowledge your future bride or partner's fashion sense and personality; the ring you give should reflect their tastes and style.
To help relieve some of the anxiety you may be feeling over choosing the right engagement ring, we have compiled a list of some of the top engagement ring trends for 2012. You can use these trends as guidelines for picking the perfect engagement ring for your special someone. Just remember: styles may change but the meaning behind the ring never will!

• Emerald cut: You can thank Brad Pitt for starting this trend! Following his engagement to Angelina Jolie in April, replicas of her emerald cut engagement ring have begun to appear all over the place (we call this the Kate Middleton effect!). The clean lines of an emerald cut engagement ring are sure to blend perfectly with a sleek and sexy sense of style.
• Gemstones: If you're looking for a more unique ring, you may want to consider including a gemstone in the setting. High quality stones like rubies and sapphires can look dazzling surrounded by beautiful diamonds.
• Coloured metals: While platinum and white gold remain among the most popular engagement rings, rings that are made with coloured metals are quickly rising in popularity. Yellow and rose gold can be used on its own or in combination with white gold or platinum to create a truly individual engagement ring.
• Antique styles: Antique finishes and filigree are seeing a surge in popularity in 2012. The antique effect can add visual interest and meaning to an engagement ring.
• Custom engagement rings: Why not design your own engagement ring? With the help of Studio1098's professional designers Kathryn Dieroff and Tamara Kronis, you can create the perfect ring that tells your love story.

If you are interested in creating your own custom engagement ring in Toronto or the GTA, visit Studio1098. Kathryn Dieroff and Tamara Kronis are experts when it comes to creating custom engagement rings. Whether you are interested in gemstone engagement rings or diamond engagement rings; restyling old jewellery or creating your own; or if you're just looking for some engagement ring advice, come to Studio1098 in Toronto.
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