Dishwater Diamonds: Gray and brown diamonds are a new Engagement Ring trend

The wedding rush is on, and so is an upsurge in sales of diamond engagement rings. Like every season, another unexpected, novel trend is leading the choices of diamonds.

After a pandemic-induced lockdown in 2020 and much of 2021, this year is expected to witness around 2.47 million weddings! According to The Wedding Report, an industry research group, this would mark an astounding four-decade high. It's only natural that finding something unique for the millions of brides-to-be is going to be a complicated task.

In this ambiguous context enters one of the most exceptional trends we've seen in the recent past. Dishwater diamonds. Yes, you've read that right. Gray, brown, champagne-toned, and salt-and-pepper coloured diamonds are experiencing growing traction. These shades are like our kitchen sink post a meal clean-up, hence the not-so-inspired nomenclature.

Yet, these stones are becoming popular choices for several reasons. They come priced reasonably compared to traditional favourites of round or princess cut. It offers couples the flexibility to invest in a bigger carat weight diamond for their budget. These stones are unique and frequently feature flaws that feel extraordinarily personal rather than flawless. In some cases, buyers insist that the earthy hues make them closely aware of a diamond's natural origin.

Personal style and uncommon colour palettes lead the trend

Large-scale online jewellers specializing in bridal jewellery attest to the growing buyer interest in dishwater diamonds. More often than not, they are associated with a bride's pursuit of originality in engagement rings.

Undoubtedly, diamond solitaire engagement rings with a colourless diamond as their focal point will remain the biggest seller in this category. Yet, consumers are far less worried about upholding traditions and instead focus on their need to stand out in a crowd of lookalikes. The trend has been gaining steady steam over the last year.

Gray and brown diamonds belong to the fancy coloured category, not unlike a yellow or pink diamond. However, salt and pepper diamonds get their name from soil and mineral deposits seen as inclusions within the stone.

While heavily included stones such as these; were earlier rejected by the jewellery industry for more pedestrian purposes of industrial applications, they are now adopted to create stunning creations. Independent jewellers have taken to it to design one-of-a-kind ornaments in the fine fashion jewellery category.

Custom engagement rings featuring glorious dishwater diamonds

The many uncertainties of a pandemic compelled buyers to take a decision-making role in their wedding, and more, specifically in matching engagement and wedding rings #couple goals! As couples chose to design their own custom diamond engagement rings, the oft-ignored dishwater diamonds witnessed a greater interest. So much that online jewellers are actively working to restock their collections with more uncommon stones in this category.

A unique cut or a bigger stone is achievable with remarkably coloured diamonds that otherwise would've been typically impossible to find a white diamond. Finally, taupe and brown diamonds have been receiving the attention they deserved all along.

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