Throughout history, tokens of love have been gifted to symbolize commitment and commemorate unions. The presentation of an engagement ring and wedding band embodies this promise and tradition as wearable art, an everyday emblem as enduring as the foundation it represents and a covenant of a couple’s dedication to one another.
In celebration of new beginnings, world-renowned bridal atelier Simon Ardem has launched the Stella Bridal capsule collection of classic engagement and wedding ring styles. The collection infuses the warmth of rose gold layering and pink accents, alongside traditional, all-platinum and diamond designs. Inspired by the romance of Venice, Italy, where Simon Ardem co-founders Ardem and Cynthia Aslanian married 19 years ago, the collection celebrates the beauty the city emanates.
Simon Ardem is a boutique jewelry house specializing in white and colored diamond jewelry. Its unique collection is the result of the talents of its New York-based team of designers and artisans. With over three generations of experience, Simon Ardem’s focus is on achieving the finest jewelry through excellence in design and craftsmanship.
“Venice stands out as one of the most unique places in Italy, not just for the canals it’s famous for but for its rich history in the arts,” said Ardem Alsatian, who is also president of the Armenian Jewelers Association. “The craftsmanship of its city and architecture has stood the test of time. Our inspiration for the Stella Bridal collection pays homage to this beautiful Italian city.”
Featuring a mix of cuts from emerald to princess, the collection encourages one to choose a dream ring amongst a plethora of refined designs, said the brand. The Bovolo ring, a square Asscher cut platinum engagement ring, displays the exceptional craftsmanship of the New York City atelier. It is inspired by the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, a palazzo in Venice famed for its multi-arch spiral staircase, beauty and intricacy. The Bovolo ring is an architectural jewel translated into a wedding jewel, Simon Ardem said.
An elegant twist on the classic engagement ring is the magical Contarini ring, an Asscher cut set in an 18K rose gold band. The shank of the ring is set three-fourths of the way around with rare Argyle pink diamonds which exudes next-level luxury. The ring is named for the Contarini family, one of the founding families of Venice which is known for its Italian nobility lineage. The brilliance of the pink diamonds, complementing the rose gold in the setting, adds a breathtaking elegance to this one-of-a- kind piece, perfect for the bride who is looking for something equally stunning and rare.
The Stella Bridal capsule collection’s Dandolo ring is also composed of elegant 18K rose gold and pink diamonds that are set with a sparkling round brilliant diamond. It is an homage to its namesake, Enrico Dandolo, a Venetian doge — this translates to duke which was the highest official of the republic of Venice for more than 1,000 years, as well as a symbol of sovereignty of the Venetian state. Both the Contarini and Dandolo rings are extraordinary, handmade with acute attention to detail and exceptional craftsmanship, said Simon Ardem. Each is wholly unique and rare, as the bond it represents and the wearer who relishes it.
The fourth engagement ring in the Stella Bridal capsule collection is the Loredan ring, which is named after the House of Loredan, a political dynasty that shaped both the Republic of Venice and the Mediterranean. Its elegant oval cut diamond is beautifully prong-set with four platinum prongs within an 18K rose gold band. Streamlined and modern, it offers a sophisticated and bridal look.
To complement the engagement rings in the collection, Simon Ardem also offers a variety of wedding bands which can be mixed and matched with the four signature styles. A 14K rose gold and round diamond eternity band, oval diamond eternity band in platinum and an East-West emerald cut baguette platinum eternity band each offers a timeless design that pairs beautifully with the Stella Bridal capsule collection engagement rings.
“The warm pink tone of rose gold is a perfect complement to pure platinum, adding a unique twist to this timeless collection,” said Cynthia Aslanian.
For those looking to embrace the romance, history and beauty of Venice, Simon Ardem’s Stella Bridal capsule collection offers picture-perfect designs that reflect the vision and beauty of the wedding day — as well as the couple’s future together — while maintaining timeless style for the bride-to-be.
