How many diamond engagement rings were sold in 2007?
THE STATS: According to the Diamond Information Center (DIC), more than 2 million diamond engagement rings were sold in 2007, with 25 percent classified as solitaires and 23 percent tagged as three-stone diamond rings. In terms of shape, round cuts took the cake, with 48 percent of brides-to-be slipping on round-cut engagement rings. As for diamond wedding bands, more than 1.2 million were sold that same year. DESIGN TRENDS: White precious metals—whether platinum or white gold—continue to dominate the bridal market, and while colorless diamonds do too, designers are also creating rings and bands in rose or yellow gold, or with small splashes of color, catering to brides and grooms seeking unique looks. While one bridal designer says customers are increasingly asking for smaller bands that feature fewer diamonds in favor of design-oriented details such as engraving, another says that eternity bands and pavé looks continue to gain strength, especially at the high end. Heirloom-style desi
