MTJ Staff Picks: Engagement Rings

Mar 7

As experts (and fans) in the jewelry industry, we’ve witnessed the rise, fall, and rise again of trends, buzzy designers, and the price of gold. But one thing stays consistent: we know a good thing when we see it. Here’s what we’ve got our eyes on this month.

We’d say yes to these rings in a heartbeat

An engagement ring is one of the biggest—and most expensive—decisions a person can make, at least when it comes to jewelry. It’s something you’ll wear everyday and maybe even pass down for generations to come. It’s something that symbolizes your great love (no pressure). There’s an overwhelming amount of options out there, but these are the rings that have us head over heels in love.

Gail Goldberg – Writer

"*Hello, lover*. As a jewelry individualist, this sparkler is everything I would want in an engagement ring (and prospective hubbie): Giant wow factor, effortlessly cool, and one of a kind."
Lauren Wolf “Spotlight” ring in 18k yellow gold with diamonds, $20,000 at ESQUELETO
*This item is sold out.

Samantha Durbin – Editor at Large

“This pave band encapsulates everything I look for in a favorite ring: low-profile, color, geometry, sapphires (my husband is a September babe), diamonds, and amethyst. The gold triangles symbolize our unity and choosing a path together. Lauren Harwell Godfrey is an ethically and socially-conscious Bay Area designer and I'm an Oakland girl who cares about accountability so it's a match on many levels.”
Harwell Godfrey “Rosa” pavé knife edge band in 18k gold with diamonds and gemstones, $2,650 at Harwell Godfrey

Johannah Masters – Market Editor

“My actual engagement ring is traditional in shape (ideal princess cut), but untraditional in color (rose gold). I love it, but if I had seen this unique beauty by Artëmer Studio years ago, I definitely would have had a harder time deciding. It’s like a party of marquise diamonds inside a ring. Maybe I can still get it for a big anniversary in the future (wink).”
Artëmer “Cluster” engagement ring in 18k gold with diamonds, $3,800 at Artëmer Studio

Ali Frugé – Marketing Director

“You can usually find me in bright colors and bold prints, but when it comes to an everyday piece, I’m actually a minimalist. Valerie Madison’s “Zara” ring is a classic three-stone setting that is stylishly versatile and will match my eccentric fashion choices.”
Valerie Madison “Zara” ring in 14k yellow gold with moissanite, $2,400 at Valerie Madison

Rebecca Daly – Managing Editor

"There is something so delightfully detailed and just plain different about this ring from Japanese designer Yoshinobu Kataoka. It's the perfect marriage of understated and intricate, heirloom appeal and modern style, proving that opposites really do attract."
Kataoka Jewelry “Snowflake” ring in 18k beige gold with diamonds, $19,860 at Kataoka Jewelry

Sara Mertz – Marketing Coordinator

"My husband introduced me to this gorgeous pink gemstone when he proposed with a morganite and diamond ring four years ago. It’s eye-catching pink hue sparks conversations with everyone from morganite lovers to jewelry enthusiasts. Rose gold, morganite, and diamonds? Yes, yes, and yes!"
Kimberly Collins 18k rose gold and 1.73ctw oval Morganite and diamond ring, $3,380 at Oster Jewelers

Editor: Samantha Durbin
Market Editor: Johannah Masters

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