# Alternative Engagement Rings Arsaeus' Salt and Pepper Diamond Rings Have Captivating Character By Amelia Roblin | Published 2018-09-04 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alternative-engagement-ring References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Bih0GhagjyF/?taken-by=arsaeus.designs) & [arsaeusdesigns](https://arsaeusdesigns.com/product/hepta-salt-and-pepper-diamond-engagement-ring/) At a time when clear and colorless diamonds have become the standard option to accompany a successful proposal, [alternative engagement rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontraditional-engagement-ring) take on a new and divergent appeal. Many women have grown bored of the perfection of flawless diamonds, as well as the associated price tags. Meanwhile, jewellers like Arsaeus Designs are offering [custom-cut stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneofakind-engagement-ring) with all of the character of the earth that they came from. Salt and pepper diamonds are inherently flawed with a mix of white and black inclusions, producing great visual intrigue even before they receive their elegant cuts. Carbon deposits within a more deeply blackened stone are complemented by an edgy seven-sided cut of the Hepta ring, while a more subtly patterned stone in the Freya ring lends well to a softer rose cut. These two diamond rings have been newly created an incorporated into Arsaeus Designs' collection, yet the Toronto-based goldsmith is capable of further customizing gold or silver bands for a truly [unique and alternative engagement ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-ring). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Engagement Rings:** The growing demand for unique and non-traditional engagement rings presents opportunities for jewellers to offer custom-cut stones with character. - **Salt and Pepper Diamonds:** The use of inherently flawed diamonds with unique visual features creates a captivating aesthetic for engagement rings. - **Customizing Gold or Silver Bands:** The ability to personalize and customize the metal bands of engagement rings enhances the uniqueness and appeal of alternative designs. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry Industry:** Jewellers have the opportunity to tap into the growing market for alternative engagement rings and offer unique, character-filled designs. - **Diamond Industry:** The demand for salt and pepper diamonds opens up new possibilities and markets for diamond suppliers and manufacturers. - **Metalworking Industry:** The customization of gold or silver bands for alternative engagement rings creates opportunities for metalworkers to provide personalized designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Mixed-Cut Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/austen-blake.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-shaped-engagement-rings.md) - [Curated Wedding Jewellery Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-jewellery-guide.md) - [Unique Wedding Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-bands.md) - [Premium Lab-Grown Diamond Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labgrown-diamond-rings.md) - [Confectionery-Inspired Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-earth.md) - [Lab-Grown Fine Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallers-jewelry.md) - [Ethical Lab-Grown Diamond Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caratbee.md) - [Dynamic Energy-Inspired Luxury Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collections.md)