Cyrus and Dua Lipa have brought renewed attention to yellow gold engagement rings, so says Francesca Simons, founder of Francesca Simons Consulting, who reps ring designer Jacquie Aiche. “[These are] substantial, sculptural designs that feel modern and confident,” Simons tells Vogue. “This shift toward bolder gold silhouettes speaks to a desire for individuality. These pieces feel expressive and artistic while still maintaining a sense of timelessness. Chunkier settings also deliver a strong balance of beauty and function. The weight of the gold creates a striking presence and offers impressive stability for larger diamonds, which makes the look both practical and fashion forward.”
“The style is a hallmark setting of the celebrity-favourite jeweller,” Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue’s jewellery director, previously shared. “East-west settings were popular in the Art Deco era and were very hard to find in the modern market until the past five years or so.”
An east-west setting also supports a large carat design – high drama, high carat, as seems to be the case here for the happy couple. Zendaya’s ring, for example, is rumoured to be around five carats, while Cyrus’s looks to be between four and five. “For those seeking less traditional styles, east-west settings offer a fresh and modern approach to showcasing larger carat stones without feeling overly formal,” Sarah Narici, the founder of the New York-based fine jewellery brand Dyne, previously told Vogue.
Miley Cyrus can buy herself flowers, but Maxx Morando came through with a ring that’s so distinctly her. Congratulations to Miley and Maxx!
