With flying colors
“We sell a lot of colored gemstones in lieu of diamonds,” says Jennifer Gandia, co-owner of Greenwich Jewelers. Case in point, this garnet sparkler. Beverly K garnet and diamond engagement ring, $1,650 at Greenwich Jewelers, 64 Trinity Place
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True blue
“Blue sapphire is a big trend,” says designer Jelena Behrend. A hand-hammered band adds another unique element. Lia’s engagement ring, $7,500 at Jelena Behrend,
158 Ludlow St., fourth floor
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Black beauty
Downtown designer Anna Sheffield offers her take on the three-stone design, which features a trendy black diamond and back-in-style yellow gold. Anna Sheffield Bea ring, $4,900 at bridal.annasheffield.com
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It stacks up
A big trend among the Catbird boutique’s customers — often young couples — is creating ring stacks with multiple unassuming bands, like this one. Baguette ring, $320, at Catbird, 219 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg
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Deco-ed out
This bold Art Deco sapphire-and-diamond ring dates back to 1925, making it one-of-a-kind. Antique ring, $25,000 at Stephen Russell, 970 Madison Ave.
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Natural beauty
Ken Leung, founder of Ken and Dana Design, says customers like the “whimsical, organic, nature-like” design of this popular ring. “It’s unique, but still very much an engagement ring.” Daya ring, $1,395 at shop.kenanddanadesign.com
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Pave the way
Pave diamonds, in vogue on the bands of traditional rings, take front and center. Anne Sportun Oval Pave Cup, $6,670 at the Clay Pot, 62 Seventh Ave., Park Slope
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Everything’s rosy
This bold, feminine piece shows off multiple hot trends: A colored gemstone, rose gold and vintage details. Single Stone Padparadscha sapphire and diamond ring, $5,760 at
Greenwich Jewelers
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Unpolished perfection
Another trend is alternative metals: Here, a raw diamond (forget those four C’s!) is set in recycled palladium for a subdued take on “the rock.”
Todd Reed cognac diamond ring, $7,050 at Greenwich Jewelers
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