Thou shalt be coy.
Thou shalt be decked up like a groaning under baubles Christmas tree.
Thou shalt say yes only to a princess cut solitaire.
Thou shalt be perfect on your wedding day.
Thou shalt trash these commandments already!
This is the age of #GirlBoss Brides who are writing their own rules of engagement. And this modern bride tribe needs a new fellowship of the rings! We give you a finely curated selection of modern wedding rings that you will not be able to say no to. Whether youre romantic, experimental or down right edgy, weve got a wedding ring with your name on it.
THE NEW ROMANCEYoure a hopeless romantic whos found that real, ridiculous, cant live without each other love but youre still not a fragile princess waiting to be saved. Get a taste of the new romantic codes with these 3 picks.
This red carpet favourite of celebs like Rihanna, Kendall and Priyanka Chopra speaks contemporary womanhood fluently! Bold, radiant, free-spirited and living it up! Their Happy Hearts ring collection is the perfect dose of hearts on the sleeve kind of love with a modern minimal touch. So whisper Sho-pard in his ears just to be clear!
Website: www.chopard.com
Dial Italian for romance we say! Say Boo-chel-ah-tee and pick a ring from their dreamy Romanza Collection a collective of bold and passionate women from with extraordinary love stories. Speaking to your idea of women in love? Our favourite from the collection is the Ginevra Ring named after Guinevere. The ring is as bold as this fiery woman from King Arthurs tales!
Website: www.buccellati.com
A three centuries old Indian heritage brand, Gem Palace Jaipur has been wooing international red carpet royalty like Lupita Nyongo, Karlie Kloss, Leslie Jones, Emily Ratajkowski since their store opened on New Yorks Madison Avenue in 2014. Though a legacy brand, their hand-crafted contemporary high jewellery is just as enticing. Though not a traditional wedding ring, their diamond and emerald ring from the Universal Collection is everything a modern bride looks for in wedding rings- bold and dripping glamour!
Website: www.gempalace.com
THE EDGY GLAMOURYoure the tough cookie whos looking for something as radical as you. Never a dull, predictable moment so how can your ring be old school? Pick your favourite from these 3 edgy glamorous brands.
Why do women who refuse standard love accept a standard ring? is what the Delfina Delettrez Marry Me Collection starts with. And were totally hooked to this, lights years away from anything traditional, collection! Fun loving yet exquisite. Modern yet surreal. Delfina is a fourth generation Fendi who started her own jewellery brand in 2007 and has since then become a cult favourite for iconic signature pieces. Our pick is the Eyes lips marry me ring! Beware this is certainly not for the faint hearted. And here a little something to roll that name with ease Del-fina-dele-trez.
Webiste: www.delfinadelettrez.com
Turn and the world is yours. Thats the essence of the Piaget signature Possession Ring- an iconic piece thats one of the most coveted in the world. The avant-garde piece is a power statement for successful women with its bold bands embellished in stones. And the pink gold diamond Possession Ring is the promise ring for the confident woman of today- no delicate piece this! Is he man enough to out that power talisman in your fingers? And before you turn that band say it right with Pee-ah-jaay.
Website: int.piaget.com
From Rihanna to Kerry Washington, all the bad girls love this Greek designer and his contemporary designs using gemstones and greek symbols. His iconic designs showcase modern elegance with a distinct rock-chic edge. The Oui Collection shows how a bride can be brash and sophisticated at the same time! If youre looking for something beyond the centre piece diamond call out Neekos-koolis.
Website: www.nikoskoulis.gr
THE HOLY TRINITYThe heart wants what the hearts wants and if the robins egg blue box is what sails your boat or the iconic red ring box sets the pulse racing then weve got the Holy Trinity of engagement rings for you. But the holy grail too can be redefined right?
Sometimes it seems the brides say yes to the signature blue box more than the man! But we say change the codes. Why not go for gorgeous and new age Palomas Melody Collection from Tiffanys, especially the one in rose gold with the pav diamond band running through? And if youre daring enough, go for the starkly beautiful black diamond design. Elegant, modern and signature Tiffany!
Website: international.tiffany.com
Cartier symbolises love especially the proposal. As the brand says, the red case bears witness to your commitment and your promise to your betrothed. But while the Cartier DAmour is what every woman fancies, we pick their quintessential Love Collection ring. Like the iconic Love bracelet, this ring with its signature screw motifs and minimal design gives that edge the modern bride looks for.
Website: www.en.cartier.com
Whos not coveted a Harry Winston diamond in their life! Their Engagement Rings Collection are charming with a bit of that classic vintage vibe. We especially love their rings in sapphire, yellow diamond and emeralds- unconventional stones for the proposal ring but every bit as alluring and unique.
Website: www.harrywinston.com
Pick your wedding rings brides and make them the ultimate symbol of love that suits your style and your vibe.
Cover picture source: eonline.com
Originally published at www.snobsauce.com on September 19, 2018.