The Bling Ring: Princess, Cushion, Baguette

Engagement season is fast approaching: More proposals occur between Thanksgiving and New Year’s than the rest of the year combined (really—check the data). Anticipating all those “he asked and I said yes!” Instagrams, we admire the unique piece that perfectly encompasses the personality of the wearer. These jewelers and jewelry lovers celebrate the shift from the traditional. Now the only thing to worry about: actually popping the question.

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@mociun

Brooklyn-based jeweler Mociun features eclectic geometric pieces for the playful bride who doesn’t take herself too seriously. Along with on-trend manicures and diamond-studded rings, the boutique’s ceramics, accessories, and art offerings provide lively pops of color in its feed.

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Followers: 96.3k

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@themaniamania

Punk rock brides will gravitate toward the earthy tones and inventive settings featured on ManiaMania’s feed. The brand, based in Sydney, Australia, draws inspiration from energies and themes that also serve as the names for its pieces, including The Universe ring and The Ritual solitaire.

Location: Sydney, Australia

Followers: 88.6k

@erstwhilejewelry

Erstwhile is an appropriate name for this vintage-ring mecca. From informative posts on diamonds  to Art Deco decadence to richly toned jewels, look to this feed to bring the past to the present.

Location: New York, NY

Followers: 64.2k

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@kenanddanadesign

For organic elements inspired by nature, look to Ken and Dana’s feed. Winding vines, leaves, and twigs characterize their unique handmade bands fit for the couple living out their fairy-tale fantasy.

Location: New York, NY

Followers: 7,923

@blancamonrosgomez

Blanca Monrós Gómez takes her design cues from the sea. Pearls tucked into yellow-gold, shell-like settings create elegant, minimal statement pieces, while clusters of diamonds on stacked rings look like handfuls of sea glass plucked from along the shoreline by a barefoot bride.

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Followers: 7,212

@thecaratclub

The Carat Club gallery features opulent takes on classic icy baubles (the name has “carat” in there for a reason…). Why we love the OTT images? There’s bafflingly little advice out there about what type of ring a woman might like, or if you’re said woman, about what you might like for, you know, the rest of your life. One way to play it safe: Go big, and you can always reset or resell.

Location: Around the world

Followers: 155k


THE GET

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A less permanent but equally lovely commitment: charming temporary tattoos from beloved illustrator Anna Bond, over at Rifle Paper Co.