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) affordable, b) one of a kind and c) trending like crazy. Below, a few of our favorite versions on the market.
‘Salt and Pepper’ Diamonds Are the Ring Trend You’re About to See Everywhere
Courtesy of Point No Point Studios
Cushion
Classic cut, shocker center stone.
Point No Point Studios ($4,864)
Courtesy of Alexis Russell
Pear
We love the surprising mini S&P diamond halo.
Alexis Russell ($4,395)
Courtesy of Gem Breakfast
Marquise
Minimalist, modern and jusssst a tad nostalgic.
Foe & Dear ($1,595)
Courtesy of Rebecca Overmann
Round
Part Art Deco, part homage to the cosmos.
Rebecca Overmann (price upon inquiry)
Courtesy of Etsy
Emerald
Ladylike, organic and oh-so very moody.
LexLuxe ($3,495)