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We've been all over coloured engagement rings for a while now, so we were super happy to hear that Etsy has named birthstone engagement rings as one of their breakout wedding trends of 2019.
Along with statement sleeves, sustainable tableware and unconventional seating plans, the e-commerce site has declared birthstone engagement rings as the perfect way for brides to to express their individuality.
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'One emerging trend in non-diamond engagement rings is incorporating birthstones,' Etsy’s trend expert Dayna Isom Johnson explained. 'On Etsy, we’ve seen 34K searches for 'birthstone engagement rings' in the last three months, and I predict the trend will continue to grow.'
Birthstones are gemstones associated with a month of the year, they correspond as follows:
- January Birthstone: Garnet
- February Birthstone: Amethyst
- March Birthstone: Aquamarine
- April Birthstone: Diamond
- May Birthstone: Emerald
- June Birthstone: Pearl or Alexandrite
- July Birthstone: Ruby
- August Birthstone: Peridot
- September Birthstone: Sapphire
- October Birthstone: Tourmaline or Opal
- November Birthstone: Topaz or Citrine
- December Birthstone: Tanzanite, Zircon or Turquoise
'2019 is going to be all about putting a twist on traditional styles,' Johnson continued. 'For generations, the diamond has been the ultimate stone for proposing, but today’s bride isn’t tied to the norm — she wants to express her personal style and choose a ring that reflects her personality — which is why in the new year, other gemstones will become go-to staples for engagement rings.'
We agree, and here are our favourite birthstone rings to buy now:
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
