3 Lab Grown Engagement Ring Trends

Whether you’re a traditionalist or follower of the trends. It is always interesting to see what’s popping in the world of jewellery right now. Also, whether these ‘trends’ will conjure up some inspiration for your dream ring! Today we have help from Lily Arkwright, the specialists in moissanite & lab grown diamond engagement rings. Lily Arkwright are the leaders of the UK engagement rings and other luxury fine jewellery. They are purveyors of ethical & sustainable rings that are created entirely for you, to last a lifetime. Here they share 3 Lab Grown Engagement Ring Trends.

How are lab diamonds made?

First of all let’s get to grips with what exactly are lab diamonds? Lab created diamonds are 100% real diamonds. They simply are the same as a mined diamond. They possess the same visual and physical properties to mined diamonds, the only difference is the origins. Therefore, lab diamonds are the ultimate ethical alternative to naturally mined diamonds. As the name suggests, lab diamond engagement rings are ‘created’ in a lab. By using carbon particles and by imitating the high temperatures and extreme pressure environments. That naturally occur beneath the Earth’s crust. Lab diamond rings display the same sparkle and brilliance as natural diamonds. Making it impossible to distinguish between mined and lab created diamonds.

Trend no 1: Oval lab diamonds

Oval cut gems have been everywhere in the celebrity and jewellery industry in the past few years. It has consistently been the second most popular diamond cut. After the classic brilliant round for decades and all for the right reasons! The oval cut first rose to popularity during the 1960’s with its timeless and effortless feel. The oval cut gives off a modern and updated feel to your stone. Another reason the oval cut being such a popular style trend is the fact it gives the flattering illusion of elongated fingers. A larger stone, all whilst providing a soft and romantic feel from the ovals curved edges.

Trend no 2: Coloured gemstones

Adding a pop of colour is the perfect way of reflecting your personality and character in your engagement ring. Coloured gemstones, such as pink diamonds are the perfect level of balancing traditions, uniqueness and modernity. Another reason for the rise in popularity of coloured gemstone rings is the incredible versatility that gemstones provide. The gemstones can be mixed and matched with lab-diamonds, moissanite or other vibrant coloured gems.

Through increased innovative research gemologists have been able to perfect the lab growing process of coloured gemstones, meaning that the gem can be available in a variety of shapes and exceptional clarity that are almost impossible to find in naturally mined gemstones. Lily Arkwright are proud partners of Chatham gemstones, who are the original architects of growing coloured gemstones in a lab. Similar to lab grown diamonds, coloured gemstones by Chatham are chemically and optically the same as their mined counterparts, with almost all gemstones being able to be grown in a lab.

Trend no 3: Secret Halo Settings

Secret and hidden accents are another really hot trend we are seeing pop up everywhere at the moment! The classic halo style ring is one of the most sought after styles in the world, even popular amongst celebrities and royals including Kate Middleton. The halo setting is typically a gemstone surrounded by a ‘halo’ of smaller accent stones. Whereas a hidden halo setting is simply a modern and innovative take on the traditional halo setting, instead of the stones framing the diamond, the halo is set below and acts as a base around the diamond.

Final thoughts

One thing we can conclude is that trends can come and go but lab diamonds are here to stay in the world of engagement rings. The jewellery experts at Lily Arkwright are passionate about ethical jewellery and love to discuss everything rings, so why not drop them an email on hello@lilyarkwright.com or give them a call 0161 537 6773 if the above has piqued your interest.