Fine Jewelry Trends for Brides and Grooms
Jun. 27, 2008

It seems that nearly all of Hollywood's celebrities are either getting married or engaged these days. Since celebrities have the ability to effect and drive trends, it should come as no surprise that engagement ring trends are being shaped by what these celebrities are saying "I Do" to. While celebrities can be trend influencers, the true personality of the brides and grooms-to-be become apparent with the fine jewelry and watches they select for their big day. The three main style and personality trends include fashion forward design, romantic glamour, and modern sophistication.

The following fine jewelry and watches were showcased on ABC 7. For more information about any of the jewelry or watches listed below, please email info@jic.org or visit www.jic.org:
 
 
Fashion Forward Couples :
Engagement Ring Celebrity Inspiration: Eva Longoria Parker and Ellen Pompeo
 
Kirk Kara: www.kirkkara.com
"Carmella" engagement ring, 18 karat white gold and emerald cut center stone
 
     
OGI: www.ogi-ltd.com
Emerald cut eternity band (4.6 carats)
 
     
Coomi: www.coomi.com
W hite gold brilliant diamond earring with rose cut
White gold brilliant diamond bracelet
 
     
Alishan: www.alishanonline.com
18 karat yellow gold with sterling silver Patina band "The Edge" collection
 
     
David Yurman: www.davidyurman.com
Sea Urchin bar cufflinks in sterling silver and 18 karats gold with garnets
 
     
I.B. Goodman: www.ibgoodman.com
Stel Collection stainless steel ring with one center diamond and domed top
 
     
TAG Heuer: www.tagheuer.com
The Grand Carrera Calibre 8 RS with sapphire crystal and alligator strap
 
     
Vintage/Romantic Couples
Engagement Ring Celebrity Inspiration: Jessica Alba
     
Martin Flyer: www.martinflyer.com
Platinum, 2.01 Asscher cut engagement ring with trapezoid sid
Platinum FlyerFitR wedding band
 
     
Krikawa: www.krikawa.com
Unity platinum wedding band (woman's band with .30 carats of accent diamonds)
Unity platinum wedding band with 18 karat yellow and rose gold
 
     
Diaco Diamonds: www.diacodiamonds.com
Diamond drop earrings 1.5 carats
 
     
Imperial: www.pearls.com
Fresh water cultured pearl strand of 7-7.5mm pearls
 
     
Richard Korwin: www.widebandjewelry.com
18 karat and sterling silver vintage coin US nickel cufflinks
 
     
Citizen: www.citizenwatch.com
Eco-drive chronograph in stainless steel rose gold-tone with leather strap
 
For more information on the jewelry and watches shown, contact Jewelry Information Center at info@jic.org or 646-658-0240.
     
Modern Couples:
Engagement Ring Celebrity Inspiration: Salma Hayek
     
Star Gems Inc. Atlanta: www.stargems.com
Engagement ring with 1-carat oval and trillion side stones (.38 tcw)
 
     
Ellie Thompson: www.ellieco.com
City Rhythms Rapsody Ring
City Rhythms Allegro Pendant and Crescendo Brooch
 
     
Claudia Endler: www.claudiaendlerdesigns.com
Men's "Centerpoint" wedding band with a single diamond in 14-karat gold
 
     
Rotenier: www.rotenier.com
Sterling silver globe cufflinks with black onyx
 
     
Tellus: www.tellus-watches.com
Parenthesis automatic watch in stainless with brown leather strap