insideKENT Magazine Issue 95 - February 2020 | Page 33

To ensure you make a real statement in the wedding
photos, follow these top styling tips from hockerty.uk:
• Go for a more tailored or slim fit – there’s nothing
worse than an ill-fitting suit.
• Make your footwear choice brogues – tweed suits
and brogues are a match made in heaven!
• Don’t skip on the accessories – Just a tie won’t cut
it, so dress your tweed suit all the way up. Make
sure you have a pocket square, and why not throw
in a tie clip and a pocket watch?
1. Make it one of a kind
We’re seeing people become more confident in
showing off their own style, which might explain
why tailor-made rings are becoming increasingly
popular. Custom design rings are much more
personal than those bought from a retail chain, which
is perfect for someone who wants to own something
totally unique to them. It’s so romantic to present
someone with a ring that has been designed and
crafted with them solely in mind.
Choosing the Perfect Ring for
When You Say I Do 2. Socially conscious choices
When it comes to diamonds, we are seeing socially
conscious attitudes influencing buying behaviour.
With this in mind, we expect to see an increase in
consumers purchasing pre-owned diamonds and
recycled jewellery. It reduces the demand for new
jewellery and mining, which in turn reduces the
damage that this causes to our planet. For me, pre-
owned jewellery is the most socially conscious
choice we’ll see increase in popularity in 2020.
You have the most gorgeous engagement ring that
you have been showing off to everyone since your
partner popped the question. And, just like your
marriage, it is so important to find the perfect wedding
ring partner for your engagement ring. So, where
do you start? Well according to Andrew Brown,
CEO of WP Diamonds, there are five key trends to
consider for 2020. 3. Size isn’t everything
We’re seeing a shift away from large, flashy
diamond rings and instead moving towards smaller
stones, of a higher quality. Customers increasingly
want more versatile pieces of jewellery – a ring
that they can wear to work, on their date night or
while exercising. A radiant, smaller stone fits this
brief perfectly.
• White or light – You can’t go wrong with a white
shirt, but if you want to choose a coloured option
just make sure it’s a very light shade so it doesn’t
overpower the colours of the tweed.
4. Dainty and minimalist
Following the trend of wearing subtle, simple pieces,
I’d propose that dainty rings will see a resurgence
in 2020. Thin (with a width of 2mm or less) or pave
bands (lined with diamonds smaller than .01 carats)
are a popular choice. It’s a look that is sophisticated,
classic and one that will sparkle in 2020.
5. White gold
Made from pure gold mixed with alloy metals, white
gold has a beautiful silvery-white colour which
compliments all gemstones. Perfect for those who
prefer a neutral tone over yellow or rose gold. As
we are seeing subtlety remerge in 2020, I’d suggest
that the colour of rings will follow this trend and
white gold will be a popular, and less expensive,
choice for those who are lucky in love!
Whatever ring style you choose, remember it is a
significant investment and a lasting symbol of
your marriage. A piece of jewellery that will hold so
much sentimental value and be worn for a significant
part of your lives – so take you time and make the
right choice!
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