Unique Ring Designs: Worlds Most Innovative Ring Designers

Welcome back party people! If you haven’t noticed, we are obsessed with rings. We’ve been passionate about these tiny accessories far before they were our business. I remember as a child flipping through all of my mom’s jewelry magazines and cutting out my favorites. Since then, the world of jewelry has changed and modern artists are creating jaw-dropping unique ring designs. We’ve written about colored stone rings before, but today we are going to put our favorite ring designers on a pedestal. Enjoy their spectacular work!

1. Anna Sheffield

Anna is based out of New York City. She is deeply connected to her work and to the people who love her work. She strives to create unique ring designs that are just as unique as the people who wear them. If you ask her, the heart of jewelry is not just how it looks. Anna’s designs are adorned with symbolism and all of the precious stones are sourced from conflict-free mines. Her motto is ‘Contemporary, but timeless’ and her goal is blend beauty and story.

2. Martin Katz

After selling jewelry to his fellow students at Indiana University, Katz moved to Beverly Hills. He quickly rose to gemstone stardom with his vintage-inspired pieces with a modern twist. His jewelry store is practically a revolving door of A-list celebrities. Angelina Jolie, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Aniston–if all of his celebrity clients were there at the same time, the line would stretch down the block. Katz is also renowned for his shrewd business skills. He was the first designer to loan his jewelry to stars on the Red Carpet, and he only makes a limited amount of his rings to increase demand and drive bidding at auctions.

3. Monique Lhuillier

Since 1996, Monique has created her own brand of femininity. She believes that women’s luxury can be glamorous while still being playful and lighthearted. This lets her style be flexible–a Lhuilier ring can be worn with jeans and a t-shirt or an evening gown. Her unique ring designs and philosophy have earned her customers like Michelle Obama, Emma Stone and Reese Witherspoon. Her clientele respect her for her refreshing vision and the youthful energy she pours into all her designs.

4. Jade Lustig

Jade is a sixth-generation diamond designer, and she channels her family’s enthusiasm into each of her unique ring designs. Her jewelry is shaded by tradition, but Jade is pushing forward with her own vision of what modern jewelry should be. She wants her rings become the new ‘traditional’ for future generations of designers. Today, she says her children are her main inspiration.

      Eva Zuckerman

Eva is leading the front of the minimalist movement in jewelry. Her unique ring designs are an answer to the current trend of loud, color-drenched jewelry on the Red Carpet. Amidst the noise, her quiet pieces are the ones that are standing out. And people are noticing–celebrities like Lorde and Gwyneth Paltrow are opting for her subtle yet mesmerizing rings and earrings

6. Vera Wang

Vera’s reputation has exploded over the last decade. She is a household name for her wedding dresses, but her unique ring designs have set the standard for elegance in the jewelry business. Her philosophy is simple–enhance the beauty of any bride. Sorry grooms, this isn’t about you. Weddings captured her heart from a young age, and that love can be seen in her simple and visionary ring designs. Somehow, her work still puts the bride on center stage. Her rings are designed to enhance their beauty, not steal the show.

7. Nikos Khoulis

Nikos is an intense man. For him, jewelry is an elevated art. His quest is to explore emotion, and especially the mysterious beauty he sees in women. As he says, “Women are multi-faceted irresistible creatures. I am still digging deep to try and understand them.” He sees each of his unique ring designs as no more than an attempt to capture that beauty. For that reason, he is driven to push his jewelry into unexplored territory. His vision is his own, and that intense vision can be felt in his designs. In his words, his jewelry “Has the passion of a love affair.”

This list is barely scratching the surface. It’s an exciting time for the jewelry world. Both seasoned artists and new players are boldly defining the future of design. The playing field is changing fast, and everyone at Lonnie’s is on the edge of their seats to see what’s coming next.

Looking for your own unique engagement ring? Contact us at Lonnie’s today and together we’ll find the perfect ring for you!