Trend Alert!: Mokume Gane Engagement Rings & Bridal Sets
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Many couples find themselves looking for truly unique engagement rings as an alternative to the traditional diamond solitaire ring. Some opt for gemstone engagement rings, and there is now an increasing trend of mokume gane engagement rings. The ancient Japanese perfected the art of laying and fusing metals together to make intricate and unique patterns. This process is known as mokume gane.
The mokume gane rings can be made from a variety of different metals, the most popular combinations are usually a white on white, or an 18 karat palladium white gold fused with platinum enhanced silver or a gold mix of 18 karat yellow gold with 14 karat rose gold. These rings can truly be as unique as you want them to be. You are not limited to those metal combinations as the various mokume gane ring designers all have different materials that they like to work with.
Now the mokume gane process obviously applies to the band of your ring – as more people become familiar with this, and opt to wear one as a bridal set – the addition of diamonds and other gemstones is growing in popularity. Making these types of rings is truly an art form, so expect the price point to be a tad bit higher than a traditional engagement ring.
Although these types of bands are growing in trend, some women may not favor the detailing of the bands. Adding diamond settings into the band will soften the look
