Selena Gomez Revives A Dying Trend with Her Engagement Ring

Everybody say “Thank you, Selena Gomez!” for bringing marquise diamonds back in vogue. The singer announced her engagement to record producer Benny Blanco earlier this month and expectedly set cyberspace ablaze. Flaunting her marquise-cut solitaire ring for all her 423 million Instagram followers to see, Gomez’s post drew cheers, tears, and naturally, fan theories. One of the more compelling conjectures involved the ring itself.

Selenators, as always, were quick to point out that the ring might have been a tongue-in-cheek reference to Gomez’s chart-topper Good for You. The lyrics read: “I’m on my marquise diamonds. I’m a marquise diamond. Could even make that Tiffany jealous.” Others drew parallels between its unconventional cut and the unfavourable online opinions on Blanco. Either way, Gomez has inadvertently revived a particular trend with her engagement ring.

Peaked in popularity in the ‘80s, marquise engagement rings gradually went out of style when oval- and pear-shaped diamonds became in fashion. They resurface only to those who seek them; those who see value in their vintage appeal. You would be hard-pressed to find that oblong, angular design in big-name jewellers’ catalogues today. But lucky for you, we have trawled the far-flung corners of the Internet and knocked on every jewellery store door for these best-kept secrets.

The old-school marquise engagement ring gets a new-school treatment at Graff. A symbol of commitment to the journey of matrimony, the brand’s Promise ring eschews the superfluous with its minimalist design and modest proportion. Set in platinum, it features tapered baguette-cut diamonds that guard the majestic centre stone.

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Crafted in platinum, the Bridal Couture ring by Harry Winston draws inspiration from modern bridal designs with asymmetrical hemlines. The result is nothing short of breathtaking: two marquise diamonds mounted side-by-side, connected by 35 round brilliant diamonds, illustrating a beautiful union of two souls before those in attendance.

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Thinking of hard-launching your engagement on social media? The Aura ring by De Beers will ensure a maximum impact. Fashioned in platinum, the ring features a marquise-shaped central diamond and it is enclosed with micropavé-set diamonds. The slightest exposure to light shall see the ring engulfed in flames of passion.

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Relationships aren’t always rainbows and butterflies—a fancy engagement ring is not going to change that. Shining some light on the truth of marriage after the grand ‘I do’ avowal is Stephen Webster’s Sunset ring. Here, the marquise-cut diamond is suspended between 18K white gold thorns. It is an invaluable companion to have when a reality check is needed.

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Those with a penchant for sustainable fashion may find this Michael Hill original particularly enticing. Set in 14K white gold, this unique creation stars a marquise-cut lab-grown diamond. Stripped down to the bare essentials, the ring’s austere design symbolises unwavering resolve to take on the lifelong commitment that is marriage.

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