It’s impossible to say that any single engagement ring is the best, but it’s certainly true that a particular engagement ring can be the best choice for the individual who will be wearing it. For shoppers who simply do not know where to start, browsing options from designers who offer beautiful and exciting collections each year is a good first step.
Although “trendy” may not be a word that comes to mind for everyone when shopping for top engagement ring brands, it’s worth exploring where the trends are headed in 2023. According to Brides magazine, shoppers should be mindful of a few engagement ring trends when they start their search.
Colored gemstones have become increasingly popular over the past handful of years and are expected to continue to rise in prominence. Modern twists on art deco styles and east-west settings are also both continuing their popularity among luxury engagement ring brands.
Let’s take a look at some of the best engagement ring brands for semi-mount styles that offer timeless elegance while still managing to remain on-trend.
First established in 1892, A. Jaffe is a popular engagement ring brand that knows what it means to stand the test of time. Rings from A. Jaffe are popular for their timeless styles, such as a diamond pave engagement ring, which often incorporate the brand’s iconic Signature Shank™ and Quilted Interior™, which work together to create a ring with superior balance and comfort that does not twist around the finger.
All A. Jaffe engagement rings, like a round cut solitaire diamond engagement ring or halo oval engagement ring are made with nickel-free gold, making them hypoallergenic. In addition, any piece can be customized, or you can create a one-of-a-kind piece and A. Jaffe will create a wax model or CAD image for your specifications.
Coast Diamond has created custom diamond jewelry since 1978. Each Coast Diamond engagement ring, like the pear-shaped diamond engagement ring, can be customized with any shape or size center stone and any metal type. No matter what diamond engagement ring a shopper chooses, it can be custom made to be entirely unique to the person lucky enough to wear it. With a range of different collections available, a Coast Diamond engagement ring is available to suit many different tastes.
In 1989, brothers Jack and Dominick Gabriel wisely decided to follow in their father’s footsteps. Elias Gabriel was a master jeweler, and his sons knew they could offer the world something truly special in jewelry design. Among luxury engagement rings brands, Gabriel & Co. Bridal offers some of the finest quality engagement rings – including a cushion halo engagement ring, a Parisian pear halo engagement ring, and an insignia halo engagement ring -- on the market. In fact, The Gabriel Limited Collection is as luxury as you get. Gabriel Limited has all confirmed natural diamonds by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), are color G or higher and VS clarity or higher and are accompanied by a GIA grading report.
The brand creates many unique styles each season, and their vintage-inspired engagement rings are particularly on-trend for 2023.
Created by the passion of designer Barry Verragio, the Verragio brand has been synonymous with luxury jewelry for more than 25 years. Barry apprenticed as a jeweler before going on to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City to enhance his design abilities. The designer has brought his love for design and beauty into his work as a jewelry designer, enabling him to create unique setting techniques that are unrivaled by other brands. For instance, he created the Lumino Setting technique which allows the center stone to be set in a way to create maximum light exposure.
Even with the best luxury jewelry designers available, many brides-to-be and their partners seem to want something that they just cannot find. Custom designs have become increasingly popular choices and are a fantastic option available at Hannoush Jewelers. Our Bridal Specialists can work with an individual or couple to take the smallest kernel of an idea and turn it into a truly unique custom engagement ring design that our designers and jewelers then bring to life.
Shoppers can start by bringing in simple sketches or saved inspiration images and then collaborate with one of our staff members to create one-of-kind pieces. Our designers then create custom engagement ring designs in CAD/CAM before getting final approval and ultimately casting them in the precious metals of the buyer’s choice.
No matter which routes you ultimately choose, the best way to shop engagement rings is with a trusted jeweler. The experienced team at Hannoush Jewelers, with showrooms in Albany and Clifton Park, is happy to help you explore the brands and options available to ensure you find the perfect engagement ring for your loved one.