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your dreams · jewelry 1 “Many brides think they’re looking for something different, but then go toward a more classic look.” 2 Rachael claRk, leviev 3 more ideas for your bespoke treasure. 1. bella’s love® PrincessCut edition ring with a 3-carat center diamond and a platinum setting with 1.24 carats of diamonds, by Katharine James (katherine.james.com). 2. the “Cate,” with a round-cut 1.75-carat diamond in a platinum setting with .59 carats of diamonds, by erica Courtney (ericacourtney.com). 3. a 5.49-carat round-brilliant diamond set in platinum and mounted with two tapered baguette diamonds, by leviev (leviev.com). Prices upon request. After talking and sketching to determine the most suitable style, the custom piece is fashioned entirely by hand, which can take anywhere from four weeks to a year, depending on whether it’s a classic engagement ring or elaborate bridal necklace, Clark says. To create a piece with heirloom quality, think timeless. Diamonds set in platinum still reign for engagement rings, with cushion-cut stones and micropavé settings a popular choice to pass down to the next generation. “Many brides think they’re looking for something different, but then go toward a more classic look,” Clark says. And there are also baby steps to bespoke — ways you can choose among the beautiful styles in a jeweler’s collection and still add a touch of you. Some jewelers enable you to engrave the inside of a band, for example, or combine elements of one ring style with another to create a semisignature look. 20 w e d d i n g s b y t h e r i t z - c a r lt o n PhotograPh by ellen silverman http://www.katharinejames.com/ http://www.ericacourtney.com http://www.leviev.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January - June 2011

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January 2011
Contents
Jewelry
Style
On the Runway
Bespoke Bride
Love Notes
Dinner Is Served
White Wedding
Trends, Packages, Honeymoons
Ace of Cakes

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January - June 2011