Nicole Wegman & I met on Instagram after I fell in love together with her attractive feed. It was stuffed with HUGE, lovely glowing jewellery & I simply needed to know extra.
So many ladies are into jewellery or are getting engaged so I needed to have Nicole on to speak about upcoming traits, what it’s worthwhile to find out about designing a customized peice, & why Ring Concierge is particular.
On this publish you’ll be taught all in regards to the timeless traits & kinds occurring for 2021, a straightforward DIY to scrub your jewelry at residence & traditional peices to get that don’t have anything do with being married or engaged.
Let’s welcome Nicole Wegman to The Skinny Confidential.
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♡ Introduce your self & inform us your background within the jewellery business. We would like your entire life story!
Nicole Wegman: I’m Nicole Wegman, Founder & CEO of Ring Concierge. I began my profession at Macy’s & Bloomingdale’s in product improvement & retail shopping for after incomes my B.S. from Cornell College in Fiber Science & Attire Design. I’m additionally an accredited Jewellery Skilled from GIA ( Gemological Institute of America ).
Whereas going by means of the engagement ring purchasing course of for myself in 2013, I noticed there was an enormous void available in the market for somebody feminine & millennial. I went down forty seventh Road, the diamond district in NYC. In case you’ve by no means skilled it – there’s lots of haggling & an absence of value transparency. On the other facet, you have got the Tiffany’s, Harry Winston’s of the world the place the expertise is luxurious however there’s a 200%+ markup.
I based Ring Concierge to create a luxurious, customized bridal expertise with out the markup. It’s an organization that’s female-founded & centered. Greater than ever earlier than, ladies are concerned within the engagement course of & I needed Ring Concierge to mirror that with timeless but trendy designs whereas incorporating how millennials need to store, educating by means of social media, displaying easy methods to stack your fantastic jewellery, and many others.
♡ What are the three issues folks ought to search for when buying an engagement ring?
NW: It really isn’t what you’d anticipate! On-line there are numerous articles saying you want a colorless, flawless diamond however it’s utterly private choice! Determine what’s necessary for you.
Most RC purchasers need to prioritize carat dimension. You may mess around with totally different elements like shade or readability relying on the diamond minimize to maximise carat dimension. Set a finances you’re comfy with & then you possibly can mess around to get the look you need! {Couples} aren’t following a set rule in relation to finances. Discover a jeweler who you belief! The diamond business is notoriously opaque in relation to pricing.
♡ What traits & kinds do you foresee being scorching for 2021 & 2022?
NW: Jewellery traits aren’t as fast to vary like trend. 2021 will observe alongside the identical traits & kinds we noticed in 2020. Solitaires are enormous – having one diamond on a easy band. It’s a timeless type & it permits you to get artistic & combine it up together with your bands/bridal stack.
A easy setting with out micropave, just like the Whisper Skinny, focuses all the eye ( and finances ) on the diamond. The skinnier the band, the bigger the diamond seems to be! Two-tone rings may even hold trending in 2021 & 2022.
Setting a yellow gold band with platinum prongs is the right method to incorporate a pop of shade with out yellow reflecting into the diamond. The platinum prongs hold the diamond going through up white!
♡ Emily Ratajkowski is carrying a novel ring. What do you consider folks going that course?
NW: Your engagement ring is such an expression of your type! We’ve created some actually distinctive rings with what you see with Emily Ratajkowski’s two stone ring! As a result of it’s a chunk you put on on daily basis for thus a few years, simplistic solitaires are nonetheless extra common ( assume Hailey Beiber ) however Emily has impressed folks to be just a little extra adventurous.
♡ Speak to us in regards to the distinction between conventional & unconventional designs.
NW: If you’re investing in a costlier piece of knickknack, go for a extra conventional, simplistic design so it’s timeless. After which go for enjoyable, trendier objects which can be inexpensive so should you don’t nonetheless love them in 5-10 years you can be okay with that.
These are standouts which can be very particular to your private type! I like carrying conventional items stacked & layered with extra trendy items, so my complete look nonetheless feels contemporary & younger.
♡ What’s the easiest way to scrub a hoop? Stroll us by means of it.
NW: I all the time use our Ring Concierge jewellery cleaner which makes your items appear to be new. In case you don’t have it, you possibly can clear your fantastic jewellery items with dish cleaning soap, heat water & a small tooth brush. I like to recommend cleansing your dailly go-to items as soon as per week. It will hold your jewellery glowing & assist take away any cleaning soap scum from all of the hand washing or lotion as we transfer into Winter.
♡ What are the most well-liked rings & settings? Why?
NW: The preferred engagement ring has been an Oval set within the Whisper Skinny. Ovals are actually having a second as a result of folks love the elongated look of an Oval. Celebrities like Hailey Beiber & Blake Vigorous have fed into the obsession much more! Plus Ovals have a tendency to seem bigger than different shapes of the identical carat weight, which isn’t a nasty factor.
The Whisper Skinny is our hottest setting by far. It options the thinnest, most secure band accessible making your diamond look even larger! Jordan Rogers re-proposed to Jojo Fletcher with our Oval Whisper Skinny in 2019, furthering folks’s obsession. Small variations just like the Whisper Skinny with pavé or a Hidden Halo element are a good way so as to add hidden sparkle to the simplistic setting.
♡ In case you’re not engaged or married, what are some items which can be traditional & will final a lifetime?
NW: The Multiway Tennis Necklace + Double Wrap Bracelet is certainly one of my favourite items. It doesn’t get extra traditional than a tennis bracelet & this merchandise will be worn as a double wrap tennis bracelet or a tennis necklace relying on what you’re carrying!
Spherical diamond studs are additionally a should, they are often worn every day, dressed up or down, & we provide sizes starting from 0.75 to six carats.
♡ What recommendation would you give somebody seeking to purchase an engagement ring for his or her vital different?
NW: Don’t be afraid to have a dialog together with your vital different about what they need! We’ve discovered 90% of the engagement ring course of is pushed by the lady. That may vary from sharing their favourite Instagram posts as inspiration to really attending the bridal appointment collectively. Alternatively, enlist the assistance of a sister or pal, most girls have shared their preferences with somebody near them.
♡ How far upfront ought to a hoop be designed/ordered?
NW: I’d advocate reaching out 2-3 months earlier than you need to have the ring in hand. Every Ring Concierge bespoke engagement ring is customized made & begins with diamond choice.
Diamonds are sourced particularly primarily based on the preferences & finances of the consumer. Our customized settings are handcrafted by our grasp bench jeweler & take 4-6 weeks to make.
♡ The place can everybody discover you? Pimp your self out!
NW: Observe on @ringconcierge Instagram for inspiration, diamond schooling & jewellery styling. Store our fantastic jewellery and & engagement rings on ringconcierge.com.
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Make sure you observe @ringconcierge for essentially the most unbelievable feed stuffed with glowing diamonds & beautiful jewellery.
x, lauryn
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