This month, TFL joins the rest of Singapore in mourning the loss of the nation's founding father, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, without whom we will not have the peace and stability which businesses here enjoy today. The impact of this news is for all to see, but life has to go on and like what many leaders have echoed over the last few days, the spirit of the late Mr Lee stays on as we continue to labour for a better future and a better Singapore.

Before the close of the month and looking towards the future, we would like to share with you 6 Bridal Jewellery Trends for 2015, for all the to-be-wedded couples out there. 

1. Modified halos

“The halo was extremely popular in 2014, and I think it will continue in 2015,” said Amanda Gizzi of Jewelers of America. “I don’t think it will be as dominating a trend as it was in 2014 but I do think, with people still being very budget-conscious yet wanting a large-diamond look, the halo will stick around for some time.”

From Estenza

2. Simpler settings

In place of the halo, Krodel is seeing more “interesting settings” with unusual cuts flanked by matching side stones--a large oval center stone with two smaller ovals, for example. 

Danhov's “Classico” solitaire engagement ring

3. Unusual cuts

Other formerly passé cuts seem to be gaining momentum as well. “Shapes that really weren’t popular, like the marquise and the pear shape, are coming in again,” Tropila said.

Anna Sheffield’s “Attelage” ring

4. Colored stones

“People under 30 who are getting married for the first time, they’re the ones looking for something that isn’t traditional in any regard,” she said. “It could be a band or a colored gemstone, maybe a gray or an uncut diamond, something rough, in the Todd Reed style."

Palladium ring by Todd Reed

5. Stacking bands

"People are loving the idea of stacking bands now, this idea of buying a band that doesn’t have to match your engagement ring and then buying another band for an anniversary present or a life’s occasion,” Krodel said.

12-sided pave bands by Jane Taylor

6. Gem-set men’s bands

“Men’s bands are getting more and more stylized, with diamonds, etching or borders,” Tropila said. 

18-karat yellow gold wedding band with a fissure cut 

If you are inspired and would like to design your own rings, just drop us a mail for a customised consultation!

Adapted from National Jeweller