Ring Leaders



PHOTOGRAPHER CREDIT: 
Most Extravagant 
 
Why it’s a standout: “At its center is a rare stone—its size is very impressive at 3.38 cts.—and it’s somewhat unusually cradled in a bezel setting.” —Mini Hay, Croghan’s Jewel Box
 
About the ring: 18K yellow gold ring with 3.38 ct. emerald-cut diamond center stone and diamond baguette accents (.74 total cts.) from Croghan’s Jewel Box ($28,500)
 
 
 
 
Most Classic
 
Why it’s a standout: “The subtle, vintage styling of this ring, along with its rose-gold accents make it a perfect blend of old and new.” —Kim Mallock, REEDS Jewelers
 
About the ring: 14K white and rose gold ring with 1.52 ct. round-cut diamond center stone with accent diamonds (2.25 total cts.) from REEDS Jewelers ($18,100)
 
 
 
 
Most On-Trend
 
Why it’s a standout: “Morganite is a hard stone but is less expensive than a diamond, so you can get a larger stone and make more of a statement. This one has 
a classic cut and a diamond halo to help it sparkle.” —Ashley Akers, Gold Creations
 
About the ring: 14K rose gold ring with round-cut 3.93 ct. morganite center stone and diamond accents (.65 total cts.) from Gold Creations ($3,300)
 
 
 
 
Most On-Trend
 
Why it’s a standout: “Yellow gold, oval shaped-diamonds, and halo settings are all very popular right now, and this ring has them all.” —Ginny Kidd, Diamonds Direct
 
About the ring: 14K yellow gold ring with 2.03 ct. oval-cut diamond center stone with diamond accents (.56 total cts.) from Diamonds Direct ($16,300)

 

The Wedding Row

September 19 2018
The sparks flew for Cole and Nick one fateful night at a mutual friend’s New Year’s Eve party. Truth be told, both admit to not wanting to attend the festivities, but the two tell us that when they...

September 18 2018
Two weeks before Mike graduated from Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, he met fellow student Taylor, who was wrapping up her freshman year. After six years of dating, the two had a thriving...

September 17 2018
So we’re back to the offices after having evacuated Charleston due to Hurricane Florence. While we’re thankful that the Lowcountry was spared devastation, it’s obviously bittersweet relief given so...

September 12 2018
From a flying groom (you’ll see) to a floral installation of 875 tulips (yep, we’re totally serious), our Instagram page was certainly filled with excitement during the month of August. As a little...

September 11 2018
Hot times calls for haute trends. From custom newlywed crests to one cutie of a bar-on-wheels, here are our top five takeaways from the current issue of Charleston Weddings magazine. Click here to...

September 10 2018
The Wedding Row: Tell us about the beginning of you as an item. Emily: In 2014 I was home from grad school and I went to the gym. That’s where I met Justin–a new guy who had just moved from...

September 7 2018
A last-minute opening at Carlos Hernandez’s autumn photography workshop at Lowndes Grove Plantation led to today’s minimalist and moody post shot by Rachel Craig. Her big takeaway from the styling,...

September 6 2018
Lindsay and Andrew, who both grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, first met at the Charleston Animal Society’s Firefighter Calendar Debut party and auction. Yep, you read that right. A PG-version of a “Magic...