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‘Salt and Pepper’ Diamonds Are the Ring Trend You’re About to See Everywhere

Welcome to 2019, brides-to-be: Dresses can be green, grannies can be flower girls and diamonds can be black-and-white speckled. That’s right: Say hello to the salt-and-pepper diamond. These raw, rough-cut stones are peppered (pun intended) with black carbon spots and bits of white cloudiness. While OK, they’re not for everyone, they are a) affordableb) one of a kind and c) trending like crazy. Below, a few of our favorite versions on the market. 

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Courtesy of Point No Point Studios

Cushion

Classic cut, shocker center stone.   

Point No Point Studios ($4,864)

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Courtesy of Alexis Russell

Pear

We love the surprising mini S&P diamond halo. 

Alexis Russell ($4,395)

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Courtesy of Gem Breakfast

Marquise

Minimalist, modern and jusssst a tad nostalgic. 

Foe & Dear ($1,595)

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Courtesy of Rebecca Overmann

Round

Part Art Deco, part homage to the cosmos. 

Rebecca Overmann (price upon inquiry)

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Courtesy of Etsy

Emerald

Ladylike, organic and oh-so very moody. 

LexLuxe ($3,495)



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From 2014-2019 Grace Beuley Hunt held the role of Home Editor covering interior design, styling, trends and more.