For the Autumn Bride: Brown Diamond Engagement Rings

I’ve been blogging quite a bit about brown gemstones as of late, bubbling over champagne diamonds and going gaga for jewels featuring brown zircon and smoky quartz. I just like that hue this time of year, and I know I’m not the only one to be bitten by the autumn color bug. I was married in the fall, on a gorgeous October day when the leaves were crisp and colorful and the air was cool. Being an autumn bride meant the world to me, and though I sport a more traditional engagement ring, I can imagine carrying that season with me always: Yup, I’m talking brown diamonds. In terms of trends, no, I don’t think brown diamonds in bridal are at their peak right now. But I think they easily could be, particularly when designers can be inspired by pieces like these. I think brown diamonds look best in rose and yellow gold, a warm combination, though I was pleasantly surprised at the way a number of these in white metal turned out—not at all cold, as I imagined they would be. Give it up for the immaculate design skills of these stellar brands!

Engagement ring in 18k rose gold with 2 ct. fancy yellow-brown diamond by Leibish & Co., $12,750

Reverie marquise engagement ring in 18k white gold with 1.64 ct. cognac diamond by Parade Design, $11,375

Engagement ring in 18k Strawberry Gold with 2.94 cts. t.w. Chocolate Diamonds and Vanilla Diamonds by Le Vian Couture, $26,097

Ring in 18k yellow gold with 5.06 ct. cushion-cut fancy dark orange–brown diamond and 0.65 ct. t.w. diamond accents by Rahaminov Diamonds, price on request

Scalloped engagement ring in platinum with a 1.55 ct. natural fancy dark yellow-brown diamond and 2.14 cts. t.w. diamond accents by Gumuchian, $26,000

Autumn diamond ring in 18k recycled yellow gold with a 1.8 ct. brown diamond by Susan Wheeler Design, $5,655

Square halo engagement ring in 18k Vanilla Gold with 0.56 ct. t.w. Chocolate Diamonds and Vanilla Diamonds (center not included) by Le Vian Bridal, price on request