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Holiday Gifts for the Hard-to-Shop-for Man in Your Life

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Make Technology

TOP 10 HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN

We hear it every time the holiday season rolls around, ‘I want to give my husband/brother/father a nice gift this Christmas but I don’t know what to get him!’ Shopping for the men in our lives can be hard, especially if they’ve never expressed interest in a particular type of jewelry or watch before. To take some of the stress out of the gift-giving season, our in-house stylists have rounded up our top 10 holiday gifts for men of 2015.

1) Frederique Constant Horological Smartwatch

This year was filled with excitement as the Smartwatch and Wearable Technology categories emerged as one of the newest and most novel luxury product on a global level. While companies like Apple and TAG Heuer dominated the sport watch segment for smartwatches, Frederique Constant rocked the watch world with the release of their Horological Smartwatch, a luxury Swiss timepiece with connected functionality starting at just $995.
The Frederique Constant possesses the precise style and finesse of a classical luxury watch, added to its ability of recording activity and sleep. What’s even more revolutionary is the brand’s connection with its Silicon Valley technology partner, Fullpower. Fullpower’s end-to-end MotionX® technology is meticulously integrated into the Frederique Constant Smart watches, combining a luxury timepiece with connected MotionX® technology.

2) Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black

Image via @TUDORWatch on Instagram_holiday_gift — Image via @TUDORWatch on Instagram

TUDOR watches are hot for the holidays! With the release of the Black Bay Black, Tudor has launched the third variant in its Black Bay Heritage collection and has been very well received by men with elements of the popular vintage style. The Heritage Black Bay is a true homage to Tudor dive watches of the past, and by association, to Rolex Submariners, from which Tudor originally took its DNA. The dial finish is one of the most impressive aspects of the Black Bay where you’re able to appreciate elements of the matte “flesh” that the older and sought-after vintage pieces have. Men have been loving the extra straps that each watch comes with as well as the extremely elegant packaging; at $3,400 it’s a bargain for the quality, considering most watches retail anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000. Learn more about this amazing timepiece here!

3) Montblanc Pen

Simply a classic and timeless gift, Montblanc pens stand the test of time and are always a great gift for men. This featured Montblanc Starwalker Midnight Black Ballpoint Pen (MB 105657) has a twist mechanism and a barrel made of black precious resin. The style has become a fashion statement for men and nicely complements black case watches. The cap is topped with a floating Montblanc star emblem. The Montblanc Starwalker Midnight Black Ballpoint Pen is an iconic gift that any man will treasure.

4) John Hardy Bracelet

An elegantly packaged gift, this John Hardy Sterling Silver Naga Dragon Head Men’s Bracelet was hands down the favorite piece by several of our stylists here at King Jewelers. Handmade in Bali, John Hardy’s iconic men’s bracelets are the perfect gift and a staple, must have for any John Hardy men’s jewelry fan! This sterling silver bracelet has an extra-large (15 x 7mm) chain and a killer dragon motif on the clasp. The bracelet is a size medium and should fit wrists measuring 6.75″ – 7.25″. Learn more about this bracelet now!

5) Cartier Calibre Diver

An extremely versatile and durable timepiece, the new Calibre de Cartier Diver watch from Cartier features a 42 mm case in 18K pink gold and ADLC steel on a textured rubber that’s very comfortable to wear. The Calibre de Cartier Diver watch is an authentic diving instrument. This powerful, accurate watch is powered by an iron-horse 1904 MC movement and is water-resistant to 300 meters. This watch is available in a variety of case metals including rose gold but we particularly love this combination of the black case and rose gold (Reference: W2CA0004). This watch has it all… it’s masculine, sporty, and sleek! Learn more about this exquisite men’s timepiece here!

6) Chopard Mille Miglia Cufflinks

By now we hope that women know that men love cars and have a need for speed. One of the coolest and iconic race collections is the Mille Miglia collection by Chopard. The collection features watches and accessories commemorating the annual thousand mile Ferrari race that loops throughout Italy of the same name. Our featured gift for this holiday season is Chopard’s Mille Miglia Cuff Links (Reference 95014-0001) which are made of polished stainless steel and have a black rubber insert with a Dunlop tire tread pattern. If you can’t afford the Ferrari for Christmas, consider getting him these amazing cufflinks to make up for it.

7) Stephen Webster Pendant

For the man whose style is more “edgy” than “traditional”, we always recommend looking at Stephen Webster pieces. These bold statement pieces are currently on sale 15% off, giving you even more value for your money! 2015 has been a year for rose gold, both in men’s and women’s fashion, and it contrasts beautifully with black accents. For the rockstar man in your life, we recommend the Stephen Webster Dagger Pendant. This dagger-shaped pendant features a beautiful contrasting combination of black onyx, black sapphires, and plated rose gold.

8) TAG Heuer McLaren Watch

This TAG Heuer watch in partnership with McLaren race cars is a celebration of speed and style. Red is the color of speed, of challenge, of victory, of passion, and is marvelously integrated into the watch strap and dial designs. A passion for motor racing runs in the veins of TAG Heuer and drives its relationship with McLaren. To mark the 30th anniversary of the TAG Heuer/McLaren collaboration, the Swiss watch brand is releasing a numbered limited edition of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 chronograph with a Special “Anniversary” engraving on the case back. Learn more about this impressive timepiece here!

9) John Hardy Cuff Links

Featured this holiday are John Hardy’s Sterling Silver and Bronze Palu Square Men’s Cufflinks. These square sterling silver cufflinks feature hammered bronze inlay and look fantastic with a suit or a casual cuffed shirt. Handmade in Bali, John Hardy Jewelry fuses the ancient traditions of Southeast Asian culture with an up-to-the-minute sheen of modernity that men love. John Hardy does more than just dazzle with his jaw-dropping designs. Pegged as the “Original Green Designer,” Hardy has created sustainable luxury since 1989.

10) Scott Kay Men’s Ring

We had to recommend a special men’s ring and while this was not an easy decision for our stylists, Scott Kay’s Sterling Silver Unkaged Scroll Wide Men’s Ring is this holiday’s winner. The 14.5mm wide sterling silver men’s ring features scroll work with beaded detailing on either side. This Scott Kay ring is an unexpected bit of edge, peeking out from underneath a suit jacket or sitting next to a nice Hublot watch. This ring gives an instant rock star appeal to any man’s wardrobe.

Best Gift For a Tech Fan? A Swiss-Made Smartwatch

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Make Technology

Shopping for a Tech-Savvy Gentleman? Give the Gift of Time with a Swiss-Made Smartwatch!

It’s always a balance, finding a holiday gift that makes a statement without making a huge dent in your bank account. Oftentimes, we’re forced to hold back on what we’d like to give our loved ones due to a lack of funding, especially when it comes to expensive new technology. 2015 saw the rise of the smartwatch as Apple pioneered into the watch industry with their iWatch. Swiss watchmakers were not to be outdone, however, and this holiday season there are many smartwatches available, some starting at less than $1,000, from respected names in the watch industry. The gift of the season for the tech savvy gentleman? Any one of these smartwatches will do!

1. Frederique Constant Horological Smartwatch

Arguably the most budget-friendly Swiss made Smartwatch on the market today comes from Frederique Constant- their stainless steel model on a leather strap is available for just $995. The watch communicates with an app on your smartphone to set the time as you cross time zones, track your daily activity, and monitor your sleeping patterns. However, saving dollars does come at a price: the Frederique Constant Horological Smartwatch is essentially a discreet, good-looking fitness tracker which also conveniently tells the time; the timepiece will not give you notifications for incoming calls, texts, or emails and it doesn’t give you control over your music. Still, unlike the other watches on this list, the Frederique Constant Horological Smartwatch does not need to be charged on a regular basis- it is energy efficient and only needs to have it’s battery replaced once every 25 months or so, much like a traditional quartz movement watch. To many, this convenience is worth the trade-off in features.
This piece also looks most like a traditional timepiece out of any smartwatch on our list; the analog display makes it impossible for someone to know that you’re wearing a fitness tracker unless you tell them. At the time of this publication, Frederique Constant offers this timepiece in five variations: silver dial with a steel bracelet (FC-285S5B6B), black dial with a steel bracelet (FC-285B5B6B), silver dial on a black leather strap (FC-285S5B6), black dial on a brown leather strap (FC-285B5B6), and white dial with rose case on a brown leather strap (FC-285V5B4). Learn more here!

2. Montblanc e-Strap

Technically a smart strap more-so than a smart watch, Montblanc’s entry into the smartwatch race is certainly unique! Unlike the other watches on this list, Montblanc’s wearable tech doesn’t change the standard mechanical movement at all; the watch itself is still a traditional, mechanical movement Swiss timepiece. Instead, the wearable technology is housed entirely in a small screen on the strap which connects via Bluetooth technology to an app on your Android or iOS smartphone. This e-Strap is interchangeable and can technically be used in conjuncture with any mechanical watch in your collection, providing it fits!
The e-Strap has a variety of functions, including smart notifications signaled by vibrations (for things like texts, emails, incoming calls, and social media notifications), an activity tracker, control of your music, camera connectivity, and a find-me function which can help you find your phone or your watch if it’s lost and within 30 meters of your location. At the moment, Montblanc offers the e-Strap on three timepieces: Timewalker Urban Speed Date ($3,140), Timewalker Urban Speed UTC ($4,200), and the Timewalker Urban Speed Chronograph ($4,900). Learn more about the Montblanc e-Strap smartwatches here!

3. TAG Heuer Connected Smartwatch

The TAG Heuer Connected Smartwatch is not yet available in stores. Upon it's release, customers may purchase the watch on a black, blue, white, red, green, yellow, or orange rubber strap- talk about options! — The TAG Heuer Connected Smartwatch is not yet available in stores. Upon it’s release, customers may purchase the watch on a black, blue, white, red, green, yellow, or orange rubber strap- talk about options!

The hype around the new TAG Heuer Connected Smartwatch has been huge, and for good reason! Compatible with both Android and iOS, the TAG Heuer Connected Smartwatch features touch-screen technology with the option to choose your “dial” from a list of existing TAG Heuer watch dials in a variety of colors. Need a chronograph function? Simply choose the chronograph dial. Traveling across multiple time zones and need the convenience of a GMT? Select the GMT dial!
Something that really sets TAG Heuer apart from the rest of the smartwatches out there is their upgrade program. In two years, for an additional fee, you have the option of sending your Connected smartwatch to TAG Heuer to have the Android-based technology switched out for a traditional mechanical movement. This program completely erases any possibility of you being stuck with an out of date, unusable piece of technology. I have a generation 1 iPad, now affectionately referred to as a useless hunk of junk, collecting dust at home and I would hate to spend money on a luxury timepiece only to end up with yet another paperweight when the technology becomes obsolete!
The TAG Heuer Smartwatch unfortunately won’t be available in authorized retailers until January, so unless you’re giving someone the promise of a luxury Swiss-made smartwatch this Christmas, you won’t be able to have one wrapped under your tree. Last we heard, Connected Smartwatches purchased directly through TAG Heuer’s website (available on a black strap only) may not make it in time for Christmas delivery as demand has been so incredibly high. With a price tag of just $1,500, this one is definitely worth the wait!

Top 10 Christmas Gifts Under $500

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Make Technology

Budget-Friendly Gifts That Will Leave Her Breathless

As we prepare for the madness of the Christmas season shopping rush, our jewelry stylists got together last week and picked their top ten favorite gifts for 2015 that are under $500. While they had a plethora of styles and categories to choose from that wouldn’t break the piggy bank, these gorgeous gifts are our best jewelry picks from leading designers that will certainly be winning stocking stuffers this holiday.

1) John Hardy Bamboo Bracelets

An elegantly packaged gift, this set of three bangle bracelets was hands down the favorite piece by several women here at King Jewelers. Handmade in Bali, John Hardy’s iconic ladies bangles are the perfect gift for the woman who loves to stack bracelets. The Bamboo collection is extremely comfortable for everyday casual wear and layers nicely next to a stainless steel and diamond watch. A staple and must have for any John Hardy fan!

2) Mikimoto Pearl Stud Earrings

When it comes to quality, there’s no question that Mikimoto pearls are by far the best pearls in the world. The perfectly round pearls always have extraordinary luster and life, having passed the strictest quality control to earn the Mikimoto stamp. These classic white pearl earrings are sweet and versatile, no matter if you’re looking to wear them at lunch with the girls or to a black tie wedding. All Mikimoto pearl jewelry comes in an elegant dark blue Mikimoto box with a white interior to feature these classic and timeless gifts of beauty that can eventually become a timeless heirloom. Mikimoto pearls simply make for an incredible gift giving experience.

3) Ippolita Silver Hoop Earrings

Bold and sleek, these handmade sterling silver hoops from Ippolita embody feminine Italian fashion that could grace the catwalks of Milan. They go great with basically anything, and easily transition from day to night. These silver earrings have very secure clasps for hoop earrings to ensure that your gift hangs around for a really long time and continues to look good on her. The sleek Ippolita pouch and cleaning cloths make for an extra special little touch that really sets it apart from other holiday gifts.

4) Ippolita Wonderland Necklace

We’re in love with the tear-drop pendant style! While it’s not a five carat pear-shape diamond, this mini pendant from Ippolita is one of the most popular pieces from the renowned Italian designer. With a multitude of gemstone options in a variety of colors, this is a gift that is almost guaranteed to be a hit with any woman in your life.

5) APM Monaco Wide Open Ring

This ring is an awesome gift as it features a rich rose color and open micropave stone setting which women have just adored this year. While it has some minimalistic elements and an almost retro feel with the geometric design, APM Monaco has once again created an exceptional ladies fashion ring for an unbeatable price. Our stylist recommends pairing this fabulous ring with another rose design from APM Monaco…

6) APM Monaco Studded Huggie

For decades, the huggie-style hoop earring has been a comfortable everyday earring for any woman’s wardrobe. Along the way, the studded and spiked look has cycled in favor ranging from rockers like KISS to fashion designers such as Valentino and Christian Louboutin. Straight from the heart of fashion-forward European jewelry designs, these small rose hoop earrings complement a variety of outfits and styles while maintaining a unique personality of their own. If she receives these hoops as a gift come Christmas morning, she better be prepared to enjoy non-stop compliments!

7) John Hardy Ladies Bamboo Ring

If you haven’t noticed, our stylists are in love with John Hardy ladies jewelry and this wide black sapphire ring from the Bamboo collection. The philosophy behind the John Hardy Bamboo Jewelry collection is, “Borrowing inspiration from the forest, then giving back.” For each design you purchase, John Hardy plants seedlings of bamboo across Bali to offset carbon emissions. Bamboo Rings are available in diverse settings, from formal gemstone-sporting domes to beguiling multi-gemstone interlocking hybrids, but our top gift pick this holiday season is this trendy and sleek ring with black sapphires.

8) John Hardy Dot Bracelet

For something a bit different that is still versatile enough to work with any outfit, these John Hardy Dot earrings make a great gift. The elegant packaging and jewelry travel pouch really brings this gift to the next level. Enter the mystic temples of Southeast Asian art and connect the dots to luxury across time and place with the John Hardy Dot Jewelry Collection. Throughout the collection, patterns of alternating gold and sterling silver dots reappear in a constellation of ever more imaginative combinations.

9) Roberto Coin Classic Gold Hoops

Regarded as one of the finest Italian jewelers of the last hundred years, Roberto Coin provides extremely high-quality ladies gold jewelry at incredible prices. Classic yet sleek, these new yellow gold hoops are handcrafted in Italy and made to be worn everyday in style. As with all Roberto Coin pieces, a small red ruby is set in these earrings, hidden out of sight, as a good luck charm for the wearer.

10) Sydney Evan Pure Love Pendant

The holidays are all about love and joy, and nothing embraces this better than Sydney Evan’s gold pure love necklace. Proudly made in the USA, all of her designs are feminine, hip, and of fine quality. These designs are meant to be sweet and worn as an everyday pendant or even layered with other necklaces to create a unique, one-of-a-kind personal style. Sydney Evan jewelry can be found in some of the best boutique department stores such as Barney’s and Neiman Marcus, as well as leading authorized independent jewelry stores. This gift is sure to be a hit for women of any age group!

Changing the Game: 3 Bridal Designers You Should Know

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Make Technology

Leading the Pack: 3 Designers Who Are Revolutionizing the Bridal Industry

As the year comes to a close, we’re taking time to reflect on 2015’s best bridal jewelry and style trends. Earlier this week, we talked about the year’s most popular engagement ring styles, and today we’re taking a closer look at the top designers behind those magical bridal looks.

1) Furrer-Jacot

For couples seeking wedding rings of exceptional quality and attention to detail, it is very difficult to find a bridal jewelry designer that truly stands out as most ring collections tend to look rather similar while offering few unique creations. Furrer Jacot, manufacturer of handmade Swiss wedding bands, is separating itself from the pack by simply designing the finest hand-crafted wedding bands in the world. Available for both men and women, these bands are made to last for a lifetime. The brand show their dedicated to FJ owners by offering complimentary engravings, a lifetime warranty, and the ability to laser engrave your beloved’s fingerprint on the inside of your wedding band. Seriously, how cool is that?

Explore a Small Sample of Available Furrer-Jacot Wedding Bands Now!

With the claim of individuality, authenticity, creativity, and exclusivity, Furrer Jacot has emerged as a leader in creating diamond rings, carbon fiber rings, wedding bands, and engagement rings. With a rich history dating back to 1858, Furrer-Jacot has been producing premium jewelry and wedding bands according to the highest quality standards of Swiss craftsmanship. Each piece is made to order and individually crafted. Amazing quality is one of the most important values in the company’s culture.
The source of raw materials is the key element for outstanding quality of their finished products. Furrer-Jacot uses only high-quality platinum, gold and palladium alloys. The compressed precious metals guarantee maximum density, an absence of pores, pits and fissures, and help ensure a durable and pleasant feeling when worn. To feel the quality, Furrer-Jacot suggests that you try on a ring to experience the “Furrer-Jacot wearing comfort”. It’s no surprise that Furrer-Jacot’s designer-in-chief Lucas Ruppli is a winner of the renowned Diamonds International Award and continues to amaze brides and grooms with exceptional designs of extraordinary quality. For more information visit their website here.

2) Sylvie

One of the hottest emerging bridal designers that brides have been adoring is Sylvie. Designed by a woman for a woman, the Sylvie engagement ring and wedding band collections embody timeless, versatile, and sophisticated designs available at every price point. Her bridal jewelry designs lead the way in fashion as she continues to be one step ahead of the latest trends. This year, Sylvie’s wedding rings feature vintage styles, floral designs with varieties of flowers, east-west settings of fancy-shape diamonds, mixed metals, and of course, rose gold. For couples looking to upgrade, Sylvie has made re-styling a specialty which ensures that every customer can benefit from their expert and exquisite craftsmanship.
With a plethora of diverse and timeless ring styles, Sylvie’s bridal collections feature thousands of settings that can be customized in any size, shape, or cut and are always available in either platinum or 14K/18K white, yellow, or rose gold. The Sylvie bridal and engagement ring collections set a new standard for affordable luxury. Feminine beauty and passion is reflected in all of Sylvie’s engagement ring designs, no matter your budget.

Discover Our Selection of Sylvie Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands Here!

Already recognized for her brilliance and creativity within the jewelry world, Sylvie is a two-time industry award winner, recognized in 2013 for “Best in Show of the Platinum Guild International USA (PGI) JCK Jewelers’ Choice” and in 2014 at the Platinum Innovation Awards for “Buyer’s Choice Award for Everyday Platinum Fashion Jewelry.” Discover Sylvie’s designs for yourself at a local authorized Sylvie retailer or check out her collections online now.

3) Forevermark

This bridal season, Forevermark is once again in the spotlight and emerging as one of the pioneers within the diamond industry with the launch of a new diamond engagement ring concept: the two-stone diamond ring. The message behind this trending style? “One diamond for your best friend. One diamond for your true love.” The new Ever Us Two-Stone diamond jewelry collection builds upon Forevermark’s impressive list of well-received new releases such as the Center of my Universe collection.

Shop All Forevermark Diamond Jewelry Now!

Even though less than 1% of the world’s diamonds are eligible to become a certified Forevermark diamond, that certainly doesn’t leave prospective shoppers with a shortage of available designs! Leading jewelry designers such as A. Link, Precision Set, and Norman Silverman have teamed up with Forevermark to create exclusive collections featuring these fine quality diamonds. This ensures a wide array of exquisite and classic jewelry designs that range from diamond eternity bands and engagement rings to red carpet chandelier earrings and bracelets.
For more information on these beautiful, rare, and responsibly sourced Forevermark diamonds, visit their website.

Top 5 Bridal Trends of 2015

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Make Technology

David King Assesses the Top Bridal Trends of 2015

Sylvie_Oval_Bridal_Trend — This Sylvie semi-mount engagement ring is meant to hold an east-west oval diamond center stone.

1. Ovals Aren’t Just for Race Car Drivers

Every motor enthusiast can tell you about their love for an oval track and screaming engines full of adrenaline, but brides might be the biggest fans of ovals these days as recent sales and demand have overwhelmed the bridal diamond industry. Fancy-shape diamonds have trended into popular favor over the last few years as brides seek unique styles and a bigger overall look for their budgets. For quite some time brides have gravitated towards elongated cushions, radiants, and emerald-cuts, which are still in high demand, yet we’ve seen a shift towards the oval diamond as the hottest trending diamond shape.
So why the sudden interest in oval diamonds? In our opinion it has to do with the tremendous amount of face-up, surface area and their beautiful curves. Imagine taking a round diamond and stretching it to the elongated size that you really desire. Some brilliance is sacrificed when compared to a round diamond, but it still has the feel of the round curves with the added bonus of a much greater surface area. A one-carat oval diamond can visually appear 20% larger then a one-carat round diamond while still costing 20% less just because of the shape. Round diamonds are the most expensive diamond cut and they consistently have the highest demand, as nearly 85% of engagement rings feature a round stone.
The KING Verdict: We still love our exotic cars but we really love fancy-shape oval diamonds!!! And if you’re up for something different, consider setting an oval sideways, or as we call it “east-west,” for a truly unique bridal style.

Norman_Silverman_Double_Halo_Bridal_Trend — This Norman Silverman complete engagement ring features a cushion cut center diamond and is one of our most popular double-halo styles

2. Double Trouble All Around

No, this is not a cheesy spin on a bubble gum commercial. Instead, we’re focusing on the growing popularity of the double-halo engagement ring. While the single-halo trend revolutionized the diamond bridal industry over the last ten years, the double-halo style started appearing in designer collections and leading bridal magazines just a few years ago. Since that time, it has evolved with the popularity of diamond halo jewelry overall.
As the halo style grew in favor with brides over the years, the price of diamonds increased dramatically. This ultimately led to the birth of the double-halo as couples, based on their determined budget and desired look, faced the dilemma of either purchasing a larger diamond of lesser quality or a smaller diamond with better specifications. For brides that desired a finer diamond and a larger look at a price they could afford, the double-halo became a natural and brilliant solution. Today, double halo engagement rings are available in a range of styles, from modern to vintage, which complement either round or fancy-shape diamonds, regardless of size.
The KING Verdict: Two thumbs up for the double halo!! This trending style has allowed shoppers to focus more on diamond quality and cut, instead of just the size. The result has been a multitude of happy brides with whiter and brighter center diamonds, which look huge and are also affordable. Pro-Tip: try on a platinum engagement ring with a rose gold double halo set with diamonds. The two-tone coloring will really set your ring apart and the contrast between the halo and the shank will look beautiful.

KJ5_Rose_Gold_Bridal_Trend — This KJ5 engagement ring from our private collection combines multiple trends for a gorgeous final product

3. Winter Roses Continue to Bloom

It may be getting a bit chillier outside as we prepare for our holiday festivities, but the warmth of rose gold continues to keep our brides cozy and obsessed. From Pinterest to the Knot, bridal media has focused heavily on rose gold jewelry designs over the last two years, resulting in a greater demand from brides and a plethora of new styles to choose from today. The rose color hue is still trending across our industry and it’s only getting hotter as time goes by. Rose gold seems to have overtaken yellow gold in the bridal world and we don’t see that trend ending anytime soon. From leading Swiss watch brands like Rolex and Cartier, to jewelry designers such as Roberto Coin and Mikimoto, we continue to see the growth and popularity of rose gold spread across all fashion types including designer handbags and shoes.
The KING Verdict: Traditionally we prefer the whiteness of platinum or white gold for colorless diamonds as it makes them shine the brightest, but rose gold has really grown on us over the years. Keep in mind that the rose color will cast a pinkish hue into the center diamond, so you might consider setting the center diamond into a white metal basket within the rose gold mounting to keep your diamond shining brightly.

Precision_Set_split_shank_Bridal_Trend — This Precision Set engagement ring features a diamond set triple split shank for added drama

4. The Split is a Hit

We have always loved a great banana split, admired a fancy dance split, and desperately prayed for a Kanye-Kim split, but all the recent hype revolves around brides who are falling in love with split-shank diamond engagement rings. By definition, a split shank ring is where the upper portion of the band (also known as a shank) splits into two or three separate bands that help support larger center stones. Bridal designers have lovingly and creatively embraced the split design into a diverse offering of beautiful engagement rings. Most split-shank rings are modern and brilliant in style, providing an elegant appearance with an open depth. They’re perfect for the popular (yet delicate) micropave rings that brides really love.
The KING Verdict: LOVE! A well designed split-shank ring can be gorgeous if done subtly with the proper proportions. We particularly love split-shank engagement rings with elongated fancy-shape diamonds such as ovals and cushions, round diamonds larger than 1.50 carats, or with 1 carat or larger diamonds set in a double-halo mounting.

Forevermark_Ever_Us_Two_Stone_Bridal_Trend — Forevermark’s Ever Us(TM) engagement ring is leading the new two-stone engagement ring trend

5. It Still Takes Two to Tango

This engagement season, several leading diamond brands and bridal designers launched a new diamond engagement ring concept with unique two-stone diamond ring collections. News of the two diamond campaign has dominated recent media with Forevermark, a subsidiary of the DeBeers Group, leading the way with the release of the Ever Us(TM) Two-Stone Diamond Ring. Through an aggressive national television campaign augmented with print and digital media advertisements, Forevermark communicates the message behind this trending new style: “One diamond for your best friend. One diamond for your true love.” While two-stone rings and jewelry predominately feature round brilliant-cut diamonds set in a bypass style, designs are also available with different stone arrangements in a range of sizes and metal colors.
The KING Verdict: While we’re still not sold on this new engagement ring concept, we’ll ultimately let the future brides be the final judge.
So what do you think? Did your favorite bridal trend of 2015 make our list? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for the latest news on trending jewelry and watches.

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Holiday Gifts for the Hard-to-Shop-for Man in Your Life

TOP 10 HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN