By Jewelry and Style Expert, Michael O’Connor
Everyone loves a little gossip! Especially when that gossip involves celebrities and weddings. Put them together and tongues wag wildly. Three of the most popular celebrity wedding speculations this year have undoubtedly been Pippa Middleton, Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock. But the even bigger question than “what will they wear” is “what they will wear on their finger”. Although all three have “a past” two of them have passed down the aisle before. So what will they choose for their engagement ring? Will they remain true to past style or will they view a new engagement as an opportunity to move on? Here are my predictions.
SANDRA BULLOCK
Sandra Bullock’s marriage to Jesse James ended with shock right on the heels of a romantic Academy Award acknowledgment of her husband, and wearing earrings that he reportedly had given her as a gift.
Recently, in a prophetic twist, there have been rumors of engagement to her “The Proposal” co-star, younger man, Ryan Reynolds. Sandra’s ring from Jesse was a 1910 Tiffany & Co. engagement ring, from Neil Lane’s private collection held between double wedding bands designed by Neil for the couple. Well, if wedding rumors are true for Bullock and Reynolds I predict that she’ll break from the past and go with a younger and more modern look – just like the groom! She may go with Hollywood’s newest trend, a colored gemstone center. Since Sandra’s birthstone is Ruby, being born in July, this trend would be perfect for her, illustrated here in a classis style by Etienne Perret.
JENNIFER ANISTON
Jennifer Aniston has been romantically linked to a variety of men since her split with Brad Pitt. Lately speculators have been talking about a rumored engagement to “American Psycho”, Justin Theroux, especially since she coyly showed off rings on her left hand at the July 20 premier of “Horrible Bosses”.
Jennifer’s engagement ring to Brad Pitt was a swirling cupcake style design, reportedly co-designed between Pitt and jewelry house Damiani. This go-round I think she’ll definitely be looking for more of a classic – ring that is! Jennifer’s look has evolved over the years but she always seems to favor a sexy but simple style such as this 3-stone style by Miadonna.
PIPPA MIDDLETON
Pippa Middleton has become the newest “most-eligible-bachelorette” to capture public attention since her sister’s wedding to Britain’s Prince William. She’s been seen front row at fashion shows, at premiers and even vacationing in Spain with an old boyfriend. Among the men vying for Pippa’s attention these days is cricketer turned financier Alex Louden. The off-again, on-again relationship will have to prove something very special though, since many middle children, Pippa fights to receive attention in her own right.
My prediction is that when Pippa says yes it will have to be lavish. Her engagement ring is going to have to be spectacular from a style perspective in order to keep up with sister Kate’s large and legendary ring. This ring from the Sylvie Collection might fit that requirement nicely with it’s romantic feel and unusual treatment of the center diamond.
