October 2026

From custom and vintage engagement rings to fancy shapes and statement bands, a look at the evolving bridal market

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The Ring Trends, Stats and Launches Shaping ‘I Do’ This Year

By Sonia Esther Soltani
Shifting diamond preferences, changes in spending patterns, and fresh design takes are all part of…

What Does Love Look Like? Not Out-of-Touch Lab-Grown Messaging

By Sonia Esther Soltani
The natural-diamond industry won’t attract couples by telling them synthetics devalue their relationship.

Bridal Shopping in the Age of AI

By Dan Mano
Couples are researching online, but they still want to make the ring purchase personal –…

Six Brands Serving Fresh Engagement-Ring Designs

By Smitha Sadanandan
Whether it’s hand-sculpted organic gold or reimagined divorce jewels, these designers are setting trends that…

The Romance of the Antique Engagement Ring

By Beth Bernstein
Today’s couples are seeking more authentic looks, making vintage styles a popular choice.

Blinged-Out Wedding Bands Are a Solid Sales Opportunity

By Eileen McClelland
No longer just a sideshow to the main event, these rings are sporting diamonds and…

How Three Custom-Bridal Jewelers Make the Retail Experience Pop

By Eileen McClelland
From unconventional layouts to chill vibes, these creative approaches are paying off in engagement-ring sales.

A Glimmer of Hope in the Wholesale Diamond Market

By Joyce Kauf
Suppliers foresee prices firming up and adding profitability to the engagement-ring segment.

Auction Exec April Matteini on Sourcing Engagement Rings Through the Saleroom

By Sonia Esther Soltani
The senior vice president and senior director for luxury at Freeman’s tells jewelers what to…

Opals Bring Ebullient Energy with a Contemporary Edge

By Francesca Fearon
The colors and contrasts in this flashing gem remain a veritable playground for jewelry designers.

The High-Jewelry Creations Playing Up Color in Paris

By Laura Astrologo Porche
Maisons’ offerings from Haute Couture Week showed off the diversity of the gemstone world.

How Piaget’s Bejeweled Masterpieces Set the Tone for Women’s Watches

By Ruth Peltason
Always more than mere timekeepers, the house’s colorful creations remain coveted today.

Trade Secrets: In a Negotiation, Almost None of It Is About Price

By Elle Hill
Finding out the need behind the numbers is the key to a resolution that benefits…

This Oklahoma Retailer’s New Showroom Carries On a 74-Year Family Tradition

By Eileen McClelland
Brockhaus Jewelry blends sleek design and a hospitality culture that welcomes everyone in.

The Final Cut: Meet Kerri Lavine, the Godmother of Diamonds

By Jacklyn Pellegrino
The influencer and jeweler shares what’s trending in bridal, and how she leverages social media…

The Rapaport Price List: October 2026

By Rapaport News
Dive into the proprietary diamond data shaping the industry’s business decisions.

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