After the diamond craze of the '50s, the classic, end-all-be-all engagement ring was established. Though plain platinum and yellow gold bands with large circular diamonds were all the rage for years to come, trendsetters looked for ways to add some spice to the already perfect ring. Hollywood glamour stars were a big inspiration for ring designers to create more individualistic pieces. People sought out classic rings with a quirky twist, such as emerald and coloured gemstones.
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