Fairytale engagement rings

If you’re shopping for an engagement ring these days, you’ve no doubt heard the phrase fairytale engagement ring floating around. And to be clear, every bride and groom dreams of their own wedding being a fairytale. Not just for themselves, but they are dreaming for that special day to unfold for friends and family alike as one enchanting fairytale from start to finish.

Well before we get to that memorable day, we’ve got to get the engagement ring and wedding bands that project this enchanting day. The groom definitely wants to have that show stopping engagement ring ready for his fairytale proposal---so let’s get shopping.

There are so many engagement rings that support the fairytale theme, that you’ll be able to select one that’s just perfect for the bride to be. While there’s no guidebook on which rings can be considered ‘fairytale style’ we do know that the look and feel of romance and femininity are definitely at the top of list.

Here are some options to consider, and they’re all so beautiful that you may find yourself spoiled for choices. That’s a good problem to have isn’t it?

A Ring Fit for a Princess

Picture if you will some choices that are intricately carved with delicate floral touches, and natural looking elements. Some are vintage of course—but modern twists on the natural theme are in abundant supply too. You may be pleasantly surprised to discover that these rings often have unexpected stones besides diamonds. That’s because the romantic vintage vibe rings harken back to the Victorian days when brides often got opal rings or delicately hued gemstone studded engagement rings.

Your fairytale engagement ring may have found its inspiration in that 19^th century era. So you may discover varieties with lovely blue sapphires or the more imaginative pink, peach, or pastel green sapphires as the main event.

Whatever ring you choose, if you keep to the fairytale engagement ring theme, you’ll be looking for a ring with more detailing and hand carving—which produces an intricate and delicate appearance.

Don’t be afraid of actually looking to antique or vintage rings to find the one you love ---or at the very least, to ramp up your inspiration for such a ring.

Make it All Yours

The benefit of having a fairytale engagement ring is the aura of uniqueness and individuality that it will convey. The couple ----and certainly the bride who wear this dreamy style of ring are confident in their taste and actually may be seen as style setters amongst their friends. The admiring glances and comments the bride receives for her romantic choice of rings will last her entire life through.

If it’s a modern interpretation of an older era ring, the fairytale style ring will be destined to become an instant heirloom, worthy of passing down in the family someday. But because this timeless style is not seen as trendy, you can’t put an age on it---unlike some other ring styles.

This means the fairytale engagement ring will look eternally ‘new’ and current. The bride will wear her engagement ring every day for the rest of her life—so she wants to keep falling in love with it every time she glances at her hand. It’s so much more than a ring—it carries with it rich symbolism of true love and commitment that stands the test of time and lasts throughout the marriage decades into the future.

Don’t let the vast array of engagement ring choices overwhelm you and lose heart. If your jeweler doesn’t actually know what fairytale engagement rings are—he or she may still carry them in their inventory.

Start Your Search

You can help in the search by looking for delicately carved bands. They will have much more intricate detailing—with things like vines and leaves, or floral motifs surrounding the band. They can of course be diamond studded. And in this case, they are likely to have many accent diamonds surrounding the band in a very romantic look. You’ve already drawn inspiration from looking at antique and vintage style rings—so that narrows down the field quite a lot.

The main stone - often called the solitaire can be a diamond. And if so, why not consider an older diamond cut—like an early European cut or even an old Mine cut? That may take a little searching around, but you may discover you love this charming look. The older diamond cuts—even the ‘transitional cuts’ from the beginning of the 20^th century are recognized by their larger culet—that flat back facet you can see when you’re looking through the center of the stone—its table facet.

Now is the time to be a little more adventurous. The big pay off is that you’ll have a gorgeous highly personalized engagement ring that everyone will remember. Look for feminine stones in the pink, pastel blue, lavender and peach tone. It can be a fancy color sapphire, but there are more to choose from. Look for a Morganite, a Kunzite, topaz, and spinel for unique stones that you alone will enjoy wearing.

Find the Unusual

We already mentioned opal already which is a highly romantic stone. Today there are so many sources for opal that it seems like their look completely different from one another making your choices nearly endless. How about a faceted or cabochon moonstone for a rare yet affordable main stone?  Other favorites like ruby and emerald are favored by modern brides who seek a highly individualized ring. By putting together the stones and the setting, you have in effect made an original ring that no one else will ever have.

The metal for your setting can further customize your fairytale engagement ring. While any metal you choose can be right for you, don’t forget about those metals of yesteryear which give brides that ultra-feminine romantic vibe. We’re talking about platinum for one thing. This precious white metal saw its pinnacle about a century ago when society brides took a shine to it. Over time, this heavy precious metal naturally develops a softened patina that jewelry buffs just adore. And don’t overlook the super ladylike rose or pink gold for your setting. This lustrous warm metal color is the all-out feminine look perfectly suited for the fairytale engagement ring you’re looking for.

We know there’s one perfectly fitting for your taste and unique style.