One sunny Sunday in Santa Monica, a cheery couple by the names of Sarah and Bryan walked into the showroom to do some engagement ring browsing. They had not done much shopping but Sarah knew she wanted a 1-1.5ct round or oval solitaire and was curious what options we had for her. As she slid on a few rings that fit her criteria, she sighed a few hmm’s and ahh’s of approval. It wasn’t until Sarah tried on the Melina, a sparkling 1.62ct Marquise Brilliant Cut, that her eyes lit up and the energy in the room turned luminous. “This is the RING!” she exclaimed!
We must admit that this exact story is, in fact, fictional but many versions of this story play out quite often here at SKFJ. The truth is, you might think you choose your engagement ring but oftentimes, it chooses you. And it’s usually the moment that your heart does an immediate flutter that you just know.
Engagement ring shopping should be fun and magical, so we’re here to drop all the technical stuff for just a minute (although knowing your 4 C’s is important!) and show you our top 10 engagement rings that make our heart absolutely FLUTTER (and we think they’ll make yours flutter too)! All of these styles are available now or able to be made again, with your own bespoke twist.
GENEVIEVE – DECO DECADENCE CHAMPAGNE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING – $8,690
Inspired by the delicate details found in vintage designs, this stunning engagement ring juxtaposes touches of modern simplicity to create a piece that is nothing short of pure decadence! Set in rich 18K matte yellow gold, this ring features an antique Marquise Cut champagne diamond center 1.18ct, and 0.16ctw of accent diamonds in its double halo. She not only has a few sisters but an entire Bridal Collection that you can find here!
COCO ENGAGEMENT RING – $8,000
Full of antique charm and unbridled sparkle, our Coco Solitaire is perhaps our favorite new engagement ring design! Inspired by a vintage ring in Sofia’s own collection, the triple prongs and scalloped base imbue this design with loads of intricate details. Tiny diamonds along the base are a hidden surprise to the wearer and further romance us with the attention to detail. The look is not complete without the mosaic-like pattern of this stunning Old European cut diamond center. This particular diamond has an ample surface area and shallow profile, making it our pick for a comfortable everyday piece that still packs a major shine punch. Word on the street is she also has some very sparkly studs in her family as well…
BAD ROMANCE-MARQUISE ENGAGEMENT RING – $17,160
The rock star of engagement rings, Bad Romance steals the show with uncompromising boldness, sparkle and edgy details. Starting with its unusual center, a 2.31ct antique Marquise Cut diamond with a light greenish grey tint, this ring is replete with personality. A platinum setting with six eagle-claw prongs secure the center stone, and a row of tiny micro-pave white diamonds encircle the mounting with razor-sharp precision. Add an 18K yellow gold band, and black rhodium accents and you have a ring so dangerously cool, she may cause a sensation wherever she goes.
We have a few loose diamonds that are under consideration to make the next Bad Romance with… what do you think about Marilyn?!
MELINA – EMERALD CUT ENGAGEMENT RING – $10,200
Oh baby… we are having a hard time getting over this one. One of a kind and drop dead gorgeous, meet the Melina. This stunning engagement ring style features a leggy 1.74ct Emerald Cut diamond of the most beautiful cinnamon hue. The stone’s elongated shape and shallow depth allow it to sit lowly to the finger making it comfortable for everyday wear. A mixture of Brilliant Cut pear shape and round diamonds sit delicately on either side of the center stone for the perfect feminine touch. A square band set in 18K matte yellow gold completes the modern sophisticated look.
The original Melina was made with a Marquise Brilliant Cut… find her here!
BELLINI – ROSE CUT SALT AND PEPPER DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING – $6,490
We love the combination of elements that come together in this one-of-a-kind engagement ring! A central Salt and Pepper Rose Cut diamond is surrounded with a row of diamonds boasting one single black diamond, for a touch of flare, of course. The contrast of the 14K yellow gold, paired with the rustic edge of the center stone give this ring true originality. Rightfully dubbed the “The Bellini Ring” because it truly calls for a toast.
ATHENA HALO II – PEAR SHAPE DIAMOND RING – $14,850
Channel your inner Greek Goddess with this unique engagement ring. A central 1.32ct Champagne Rose Cut Diamond is framed by a sculpted leafy halo and a second surround of tiny twinkling diamonds. This Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring offers both a low profile and large finger coverage without losing the ability to stack with your favorite nesting bands and shines a golden glow that any boho bride would be proud to rock.
We loved her so much that we had to do her in multiple shapes – duh! You can find the latest round Athena here. Beware – you might want them both!
CAMILLA RING – MIXED DIAMOND CLUSTER ENGAGEMENT RING – $14,650
Not for the faint of heart, the Camilla ring has us swooning over her resplendent shine, vintage charm, and incomparable finger coverage! Modeled after some of our favorite Victorian cluster styles, this one-of-a-kind engagement ring features a unique mix of diamond cuts and colors.
A central, high-domed champagne rose cut diamond is framed with 10 twinkling, antique Old Mine cut diamonds, creating a golden mosaic of sparkly goodness! This beauty would make a dazzling engagement ring for the Vintage Romantic who prefers a touch more durability that one tends to find in an antique ring.
SIMPLE SOLITAIRE – EMERALD CUT LAB GROWN DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING – $6,650
As cool as it is classic, this 14K yellow gold solitaire, Emerald Cut engagement ring was designed with understated simplicity in mind. One, Lab Grown Emerald Cut diamond from Diamond Foundry is elegantly set on a on a smooth round band with four eagle claw prongs.
This unique engagement ring was created for the City Sophisticate bride who appreciates a twist on tradition and is in search of a natural diamond alternative.
CLAUDETTE 3 STONE BAND – $7,680
Meghan Markle would most definitely approve of this stunning three stone engagement ring! Meet Claudette, one of the most special, unique engagement rings we’ve crafted yet. Three delicious Old Mine Cut diamonds sit in 18K yellow gold and are truly drool-worthy. The beautiful antique diamond center stone hails from the Victorian era circa 1880 and was repurposed from a pair of antique earrings!
STARDUST RING WITH HEXAGON SALT AND PEPPER DIAMOND – $5,800
Inspired by the beauty and mystery of a shooting star, our hexagon salt and pepper diamond engagement ring reminds us of the wishful magic we attribute to these amazing streaks of light that shoot across the night sky. Two baguette diamonds are inverted set, creating a prismatic effect that is not only ultrachic, but recalls the allure of a raw crystal form. The center of the ring features a truly unique, natural salt and pepper diamond (1.32ct), faceted in a hexagonal Rose cut.
This unique engagement ring would make a great non-conventional three-stone engagement ring for boho goddesses and rockers everywhere. Wear this unique stacking ring as a part of your coolest ring stack, or on its own as a perfect way to electrify any outfit. Ziggy would approve!
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See, wasn’t that fun? All of these rings are available now or able to be remade with your own bespoke touch! We also do complete bespoke work and you can read about our process here and get in touch with us here.
