2009 Celebrity Diamond Engagement Ring Trends

It is no secret that we as an audience often associate celebrities with everything glitzy and glamorous. We look to the stars for the latest in fashion, whether it be hip apparel or diamond jewelry, celebrities are the ones who dictate what's hot and what's not. Where diamond engagement rings are concerned, celebrity rings are a hot topic. Celebrities and fashionable socialites are often photographed sporting their trendy diamond engagement rings at various public events such as red carpets, award shows, charity functions etc.

When it comes to 2009 celebrity engagement ring trends, it is apparent that the bigger the rock the better the ring. This year, celebrities seem to favor fancy colored diamonds, modern cuts, precious metals, as well as multiple stone settings. A fast emerging trend in celebrity engagement rings is the platinum settings. Many celebrities prefer platinum over yellow gold, since the metal's silvery-white color matches any color diamond or gemstone. In addition to being immensely versatile, platinum rings are seen as extremely luxurious and highly durable.

Multiple stone settings are another hot trend utilized in many celebrity engagement rings, solitaire rings are out and multiple gemstone set engagement rings are in. The trinity ring, for example, (a three stoned ring symbolizing the couple's past, present and future) has become quite popular among celebrities , as well as rings set with a high number of smaller diamonds. Celebrities such as Jessica Alba and Uma Thurman wear diamond engagement rings set with large diamond center stones accented with rows of smaller gemstones.

This year, celebrities seem to prefer fancy colored diamond engagement rings to colorless rocks. The fancy stones add a splash of color to the already spectacular rings. The ensuing ring is eye-catching and very fetching. Who could forget Kelis's fancy colored pink heart-shaped diamond engagement ring or Paris Hilton who received a huge fancy canary colored diamond engagement ring from ex-fiancé Paris Latsis.

When it comes to size, many celebrities opt for larger sized flashy center stones. Whitney Houston's engagement ring is an amazing 10 carat oval-shaped diamond, while Donald Trump's current wife, Melania Knauss, sports an amazing emerald-shaped 13 carat diamond. Beyonce's Lorraine Schwartz, 18 carat FL clarity emerald-cut platinum diamond engagement ring has recently made headlines. The huge, dazzling diamond ring is said to be as stunning and as unique as the diva herself.

Unique patterns and designs are another trend apparent in celebrity diamond engagement rings. Different personalities, hobbies and passions are symbolized by the specialized designs. For instance, Kevin Costner's wife, Christine Baumgartner, wears a leaf-patterned diamond engagement band, which signifies the couple's love for the outdoors. David Arquette incorporated his lucky number into his wife's ring design, by setting two diamonds into the figure 8.

Whatever the style of ring, the color and size of the diamonds and the number of gemstones present, one thing is for sure, celebrity diamond engagement rings are at the cutting edge of fashion. The fabulous rings worn by the stars never fail to invoke our imagination and admiration (as well as our envy).