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See Centenary Changes of Diamond Ring in Two Minutes

From ornate Edwardian filigree to big rocks, how diamond engagement ring trends have evolved over the last 100 years. The old slogan is 'a diamond is forever', but diamond engagement ring trends have certainly changed over the years.

From: www.idacn.orgDate: 2016-04-18 05:15:00Views: 626

A whole century of sparkle! From ornate Edwardian filigree to big rocks, how diamond engagement ring trends have evolved over the last 100 years.

The old slogan is 'a diamond is forever', but diamond engagement ring trends have certainly changed over the years. While the round diamond solitaire has 'always maintained the number one position' on the popularity charts, Mode.com notes that other styles have come and gone over the past century, and the way rocks are showcased has shifted, too.

History of bling: A new video takes a look back a century of diamond engagement ring trends, starting with the 1910s (pictured)

Times start changing: In the 1920s (pictured), there was a move toward Edwardian designs with ornate filigree metalwork.

Throwback: Lately, women who've been opting for vintage styles seek out 20s-style rings.

Going Gatsby: By the '30s, geometric art deco rings were all the rage.

Buying up the bling In the '40s, diamonds slowly started to see a rise in popularity.

By the '50s, women were growing more inspired by movie stars.

Shifting shapes: In the '60s, demand for fancy cut stones, like this emerald-cut style, grew.

Groovy glitz: In the '70s, yellow and rose gold became more popular than white gold and platinum.

Awesome: For the '80s look, women were back to round-cut stones, but baguette diamonds on the sides added flair.

Glistening gems: According to Mode, radiant-cut stones became quite popular in the 1990s.

In the 2000s, princess-cut stones became increasingly popular, and women opted for bands with more stones set into them.

Not just black and white: By the 2010s, colorful stones were seen as unique and glamorous.

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