My City February 2023

Personality Has Become Priority BY CHIP BELTINCK JEWELER & OWNER, SAWYER JEWELERS

W edding trends have changed incredibly over the last decade – from the design of the dress to the look of the venue. Engagement rings and the wedding band are no exceptions. Although some future brides prefer matching their wedding band to their engagement ring with a set designed to fit flawless ly together, it is becoming more and more popular to not follow that route. Today, most women want to express their own indi vidual personality; they want to be unique, to have something special – something no one else has. From white gold to rose to yellow gold, it’s not uncommon for the future Mrs. to pair her engagement ring with a wedding band made from an opposite metal and a different colored stone in rang ing shades of red, yellow, green, pink and black just to name a few.

Many women are choosing thinner wedding bands and this trend has made stackable rings very popular over the past few years, an iconic fashion trend in the making. These individualized bands not only represent an engagement and marriage, but additional bands can also be added over time to signify milestones like the birth of a child, special anni versaries and eternity bands. Stackables are available in an array of metals and stones and are designed to be mixed and matched, allowing the opportunity to showcase your personality and life story. The bottom line: when it comes to your wedding ring, there’s no right or wrong – it should be a reflection of your love, and also display your individual personality. u

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