8 Rainbow-Hued Engagement Rings

Yahoo Style
image

(Photos by Bobby Doherty)


By Rebecca Ramsey

Candy-colored gems are appearing in all sorts of jewelry designs, so why not consider one for an engagement ring that will stand apart from the rest? You can keep it somewhat traditional with a Kate Middleton–inspired sapphire or go for an unconventional pick like opal or pink tourmaline. Ahead, 8 ideas to get you inspired, from a five-carat orange sapphire to an emerald the size of a pinprick.

*This article appears in the Summer 2015 issue of New York Weddings.

Related: 25 Pieces of Eye-Catching Gemstone Jewelry

image

Verdura                                                                             

10.39-carat spinel with yellow diamonds set in yellow gold, $39,500 at 745 Fifth Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 1205; 212-758-3388.

Related: 46 Amazing Wedding Dresses That Move

image

Marie-Hélène de Taillac                        

7.8-carat amethyst set in 22-karat yellow gold, $3,500 at 20 E. 69th St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-249-0371.

Related: The 45 Most Gorgeous, Famous Gems of All Time

image

Larkspur & Hawk                        

White quartz and Sienna foil set in 18-karat rose gold, $1,500 at Fred Leighton, 773 Madison Ave., nr. 66th St.; 212-288-1872. $1,500, larkspurandhawk.com

Related: Know Your Stones: 30 Candy-Colored Gems

image

Tiffany & Co.                        

5.06-carat cushion-cut orange sapphire with diamonds set in platinum, $26,000 at 727 Fifth Ave., nr. 56th St.; 212-755-8000.

Related: 10 Tiny Clutches That Are Perfect for Weddings


image

Irene Neuwirth                        

Pink tourmaline with diamond pavé set in 18-karat rose gold, $7,190 at ireneneuwirth.com.

Related: 9 Sparkly Nail Polishes That Pop Against White Shoes


image

Jennifer Meyer                        

Ruby set in 18-karat yellow gold, $675 at Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., nr. 61st St.; 212-826-8900.

Related: 24 Comfortable, Chic Spring Shoes Under $300

image

David Yurman                        

Pink sapphire and diamonds set in platinum, price upon request at 114 Prince St., nr. Wooster St.; 212-343-7918.

Related: 20 Chic, Lightweight Spring Jackets to Wear Now

image

Melissa Joy Manning                        

Round ruby set in 14-karat gold, $640 at 12 Wooster St., nr. Grand St., No. 1; 212-219-2195.

For the rest of our favorite engagement rings, head over to The Cut!