DIAMOND JEWELLERY TRENDS SET TO DOMINATE 2019

The New Year is currently in full swing, and along with a bright new start follows a wide variety of extraordinary diamond sparkle. Trends will always come and go, but a diamond is forever. Discover the beautiful designer diamond rings set to take over the jewellery scene in 2019 and explore their fascinating history.

Trends will always come and go, but a diamond is forever

Trends will always come and go, but a diamond is forever

HALO DIAMOND RINGS

The classic yet contemporary diamond engagement ring setting is predicted to become extremely popular in the year 2019. For brides who are looking for a bold and captivating diamond engagement ring, the halo setting is the perfect choice. The halo setting has a remarkable way of making a diamond appear larger than its actual size. This year you can expect a round brilliant diamond with a halo setting and also more bold halos with intricate banding.

The original design of the halo diamond engagement ring originated from the Art Deco Era in the 1920s. During the Art Deco movement, a lot of focus was placed on geometric patterns and symmetry which inspired the exceptional beauty of the halo ring.

The halo setting has a remarkable way of making a diamond appear larger than its actual size

The halo setting has a remarkable way of making a diamond appear larger than its actual size

CLASSIC DIAMOND CUTS

Make your diamond engagement ring and exceptional heirloom your significant other will be able to pass on from one generation to the next. Deciding on a one-of-a-kind diamond cut will offer you an opportunity to shape the overall designer look of your diamond engagement ring. A long shaped diamond cut such as emerald or oval cut diamonds are predicted to be one of the most popular diamond cuts of 2019 – find out everything there is to know about each diamond shape and cut for your special 2019 diamond engagement ring. For a more in-depth view, explore the fascinating history of a diamond cut at the Cape Town Diamond Museum. Book your complimentary tour here.

An emerald or oval cut diamond is predicted to be one of the most popular diamond cuts of 2019

An emerald or oval cut diamond is predicted to be one of the most popular diamond cuts of 2019

YELLOW AND ROSE GOLD BANDS

This year, warmer tones are set to take over the diamond jewellery industry for its exquisite beauty and radiant appearance. Yellow and rose gold has become a very popular choice for future brides, especially in 2019 – the unique metal adds a personal touch and softness to the diamond engagement ring. The choice of metal has played an exceptional part throughout history. Learn more about the different metal colours used for jewellery throughout history here.

Yellow and rose gold has become a very popular choice for future brides, especially in 2019

Yellow and rose gold has become a very popular choice for future brides, especially in 2019

COLOURED DIAMONDS

There’s nothing more significant than a beautiful diamond engagement ring that personally speaks to your heart and represents your unique personality and exceptional style. A colour diamond offers future brides and opportunity to express their own taste, representing their unique love for many more years to come. View the wide variety of stunning natural fancy colour diamonds produced by Mother Nature herself – each colour diamond reflects its own rare beauty.

A colour diamond offers future brides and opportunity to express their own taste

A colour diamond offers future brides and opportunity to express their own taste

There are many unique ways to express your love, but for an everlasting and unforgettable token, a diamond engagement ring says it best. With these upcoming 2019 diamond engagement ring trends you will be able to select the perfect symbol of your love. Discover the trends of diamond creations throughout history here. For more fascinating facts about a diamond visit the Cape Town Museum, a must-see tourist destination.