Glam Slam: The Proposal

First Published: July 29, 2009 1:32 PM EDT Credit: Composed by AccessHollywood.com

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption ‘Bachelorette’ Jillian Harris with her man Ed and the Neil Lane ring he proposed with “Bachelorette” Jillian said yes to Ed’s wedding proposal AND the gorgeous diamond and platinum ring handmade by Hollywood Jeweler Neil Lane.Jillian’s stunner is set with a pear shaped diamond weighing 2.05 carat. The center diamond is accented with six baguettes and 94 round cut diamonds, adding up to a total diamond weight of 3.08 carats!

Jillian’s ring was custom-made, which is a prevailing trend. No one wants a cookie-cutter ring that anyone else could have. The trend is toward a more expressive, personalized engagement ring according to Diamond in the Rough Jewels and upscale jeweler Tacori, who give us the ring trends Hollywood brides are saying “I do” to.

THE IT SHAPESalma Hayek’s engagement ring is oval, which is the new asscher or cushion when it comes to stone shape. People are coming to appreciate the oval for not only the brilliance (same as a round), but also for the cost-efficiency, compared to other “fancy” cuts like the asscher or cushion. The elongated shape of the oval not only gives the appearance of a bigger diamond… but it also slenderizes the finger according to Tacori.

COLOR IS KEYWe all know about Jennifer Lopez’ pink ring, but the hot colors right now are cognac and black diamonds, which are totally unexpected for bridal, completely unique! Pop Star Pink has a black diamond engagement ring.

NATURAL STONESEven engagement rings have gotten an eco-chic makeover. Uncut, unpolished (and conflict free) diamonds are the specialty of Diamond in the Rough. Their biggest trend - natural rough diamonds accented with delicate micro pave - a beautiful juxtaposition between the organic feel of a natural rough diamond and the sophisticated, feminine “pop” of micro pave diamonds.

METAL MATTERS TOOEllen Pompeo’s Tacori engagement ring is white metal, which is a white hot trend. In the fashion world, yellow or rose gold maybe coming into their own, but for diamond engagement rings – white metals are the most popular by far. One reason why? White metals reflect the most light into the diamond – and when people choose the most perfectly white diamond, no one wants to reflect a yellow metal into that diamond.

HEIRLOOMDon’t forget - a family heirloom is always in style. The ring will be unique and have sentimental value. And in tough economic times, it can be a recession friendly choice as well.

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