Royal Wedding Diamond and Resulting Trends

Recently, a big event in the jewelry world took place: The royal wedding of Prince Harry with American actress Meghan Markle. This event inspired 24-hour television coverage around the globe, with plenty of chances to see Markle’s incredible custom engagement ring: A Cleave and Company design with a 2.5-3.00 carat cushion cut diamond flanked by two round diamonds set in yellow gold on the side.

Big events like this can often get the tides turning when it comes to trends in the diamond ring world. At AAA Jewelers, we’re always on top of these trends and ready to impart this knowledge onto you. With that in mind, here are a few trends that might spring up from Markle’s wonderful piece.

Less Halo, Return of Three Stone?

Meghan’s ring is a diamond with no halo, and this could confirm a shift away from halos that some in the industry have been forecasting for some time. Halo style originally replaced the three stone style – does this mean we could be seeing a return of this style?

If that’s the case, Markle’s ring gave us some ideas on how this style might be updated in a modern sense. The ring comes with a fancy cut in the center, where in the past this would usually be round with fancy cuts only on the side.

Custom Ring

Another big trend? The fact that Prince Harry chose a custom ring to add personal meaning. This is a huge area that’s been on the rise in engagement jewelry for years, and it will only gain steam now.

Cushion Considerations

Markle’s ring prioritized the cushion with a fancy shape, and that continues to push this trend forward. Both oval and cushion cuts are growing in popularity.

Diamond Origin

Finally, both members of the royal couple talked often about how their center diamond came from Botswana – this is a clear sign that country of origin will be rising in importance moving forward. In fact, some have labeled this the single most important trend to consider here. Even those who may not have cared about sustainability and best industry practices in the past will now have an additional reason to prioritize this after this kind of celebrity endorsement.

For more on the trends the royal wedding diamond may have helped usher in, or to learn about any of our diamond or engagement jewelry, speak to the pros at AAA Jewelers today.