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
![salt and pepper diamond 1](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/11/salt-and-pepper-diamond-1.jpg?fit=680%2C489)
Courtesy of Point No Point Studios
Cushion
Classic cut, shocker center stone.
Point No Point Studios ($4,864)
![salt and pepper diamond 3](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/11/salt-and-pepper-diamond-3.jpg?fit=680%2C489)
Courtesy of Alexis Russell
Pear
We love the surprising mini S&P diamond halo.
Alexis Russell ($4,395)
![salt and pepper diamond 4](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/11/salt-and-pepper-diamond-4.jpg?fit=680%2C489)
Courtesy of Gem Breakfast
Marquise
Minimalist, modern and jusssst a tad nostalgic.
Foe & Dear ($1,595)
![salt and pepper diamond 2](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/11/salt-and-pepper-diamond-2.jpg?fit=680%2C489)
Courtesy of Rebecca Overmann
Round
Part Art Deco, part homage to the cosmos.
Rebecca Overmann (price upon inquiry)
![salt and pepper diamond 5](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/11/salt-and-pepper-diamond-5.jpg?fit=680%2C489)
Courtesy of Etsy
Emerald
Ladylike, organic and oh-so very moody.
LexLuxe ($3,495)