Flaunt your love with a Toi et Moi French engagement ring

France has given us fashion, fancy language, and loads of romance including the Toi et Moi gemstone ring. The French term means ‘You and Me’ and the jewellery piece is the epitome of engagement and wedding rings. Recently, this French beauty is gaining popularity amongst Gen X and Gen Z. But why have these French-inspired Toi et Moi rings become increasingly popular amongst celebrities?

The ever-changing trends in gemstones and the jewellery industry make it exceedingly difficult for designers to come up with innovative designs. However, Toi et Moi rings are a clever mix of the classic and the contemporary. From the 18th century until now this French style has been worn as engagement rings and occasion rings. 

A peek at the history

Flipping through the pages of history, you can find that in the 18th century Napoléon Bonaparte presented a duo diamond engagement ring to his bride-to-be, Josephine. The double gem ring featured two teardrop stones – one blue sapphire and the second a white diamond both set on a gold band. 

Their love and devotion for each other mark the romantic histories that are still fresh in the memory of many contemporary lovers. The French twin gemstone ring of Empress Josephine came into the limelight in 2013 auctions, and it made an incredible sale of US$1 million. 

The decade of the 1950s marked the exceptional love story of the future first lady of the USA, Jackie Bouvier who accepted the proposal of John F. Kennedy in 1953. The statement engagement ring was a typical Toi et Moi gemstone with two emeralds, one white diamond, and another emerald with an elongated design of tiny diamonds set around the massive stone on a gold band. 

By the end of their tenth year, Jackie upgraded this French gemstone beauty by adding 2.12 carats worth of marquise diamonds to show off her growing wealth. The Kennedy ring is still thought to be one of the top ten engagement rings. 

Famous Toi et Moi gemstone rings for special occasions

• Open petal Veto ring: Breaking all the conventions of a gold band this open veto ring is a perfect mix of teardrop cut diamond over one side of an open gold ring with tiny gemstones as petals on one of the sides. 

• Double rose-cut vintage ring: If you are seeking a vintage look for your wedding ring then try this exquisite double rose-cut gemstone. A stunning design featuring 18K white gold with two massive stones surrounded by tiny matching stones.

• Ruby and Classic diamond affinity ring: Red embarks love and passion which are the two expressions of any relationship – how about creating the magic of these two tones through gemstone for affinity ring. Ruby and white diamonds go perfect when twinned to make a Toi et Moi ring. You can create this classic combination in gold or also try platinum for an open band style. 

From a French Empress to Megan Fox and Ariana Grande everyone seems to be in love with this dual gemstone ring. Many prefer ordering bespoke designs that have two gemstones featuring one as a couple’s birthstone or two stones that mirror their relationship. 

If you are interested in having your own bespoke Toi et Moi ring made, contact our atelier on +65 6733 4100 to book an appointment or email bespoke@thejewelbox.com.