By Claire Roberts
Launched in 2011 in the US, Vera Wang's LOVE collection of bridal jewellery has crossed the pond and is now available in the UK exclusively at Goldsmiths.
A fashion designer best known for her ethereal wedding gowns, Wang is the undisputed queen of the bridalwear scene. She launched her first collection of wedding dresses in 1990 and, over the years, has dress many high-profile stars for their big day, including Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lopez and Victoria's Secret model Lily Aldridge.
The same whimsical beauty captured in Wang's wedding gowns flows through her LOVE bridal jewellery, a collection of white gold and diamond wedding bands and engagement rings, hand-set to exacting standards. Distinguished by intricate milgrain detailing - tiny rows of beads engraved into gold - and a blue sapphire set within each engagement ring - a symbol of everlasting love - my favourite pieces are the vintage-style halo rings. The open setting allows light to flow through the gemstones, which really makes that central diamond glitter. Viewed side-on, the design resembles a crown, beneath which sits that pretty blue sapphire. It's fairytale detailing on a minature scale.
Vera Wang's LOVE collection of bridal jewellery is available in store and online at Goldsmiths jewellers.
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Vera Wang LOVE engagement ring, set with a 1.75ct solitaire diamond and sapphire, with diamond-set shoulders in white gold (£8,999).
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The Vera Wang LOVE engagement ring set with a 2.00ct brilliant-cut solitaire diamond and a sapphire, with diamond-set shoulders in white gold (£9,999) viewed from the side.
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Side view of the Vera Wang LOVE engagement ring, set with a 1.75ct solitaire diamond and sapphire, with diamond-set shoulders in white gold (£8,999).
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Vera Wang LOVE engagement ring, set with a 1.95ct solitaire diamond and sapphire, with diamond-set shoulders in white gold (£6,999).
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Vera Wang LOVE engagement ring, set with a 1.45ct princess-cut solitaire diamond, with diamond-set shoulders in white gold (£5,799).
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A side view of the Vera Wang LOVE engagement ring, set with a 1.45ct princess-cut solitaire diamond, with diamond-set shoulders in white gold, and featuring a sapphire at its heart (£5,799).
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Vera Wang LOVE engagement ring set with a 2.00ct brilliant-cut solitaire diamond and a sapphire, with diamond-set shoulders in white gold (£9,999).
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The sapphire is visible when viewed from the side in Vera Wang's LOVE engagement ring, set with a 1.95ct solitaire diamond, with diamond-set shoulders in white gold (£6,999).
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An elegant diamond solitaire ring from Vera Wang's new LOVE bridal collection, set with a 1.12ct princess-cut diamond in white gold (£7,999).
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Intricate details are revealed in the side view on the solitaire ring, including diamond pavé and the deep-set sapphire that unites the whole collection (£7,999).
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A deep-blue sapphire is hidden inside each Vera Wang love engagement ring.
