The rise of 'divorce rings': Leading expert explains the art of the 'phoenix ring' and just how much they might cost you
They say diamonds are forever.
And lots of people are putting a new twist on the classic saying, thanks to rise of ''divorce rings".
The "divorce ring" trend is popping up everywhere on social media at the moment, and more recently, the likes of celebrity stylist and reality star Rachel Zoe revealed she had her own ''divorce ring'' made after her recent split with Roger Berman.
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The rise of 'divorce rings': Leading fine jewellery designer explains the art of the 'phoenix ring'. Em Rata is seen. Instagram
Divorce rings can be both a fun and personal new take on a breakup, and can symbolise that even after a split or marriage breakdown, the wearer is focusing on a new chapter and starting afresh.
Model and actress Emily Ratajkowski ,34, has two ''divorce rings'', after turning her old engagement ring into two new eye-catching designs after her split from Sebastian Bear-McClard. Her engagement ring originally featured two oversized diamonds on one band.
She didn't mince her words when she aptly told Vogue: "I don't think a woman should be stripped of her diamonds just because she's losing a man."
Now, leading Sydney-based jeweller Nicole Winkler of Nicole Winkler Jewellery tells nine.com.au about the trend and says they're actually known as "phoenix rings" and have been popular for quite a while.
"I don't think a woman should be stripped of her diamonds just because she's losing a man."
"We call our divorce rings Phoenix rings to represent the idea of new beginnings, of rising up out of the ashes of challenging time and starting a new part of your life," Winkler says.
"There's something very therapeutic about taking a challenging history and making it a beautiful new celebration of you and your new path ahead."
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Leading Sydney-based jeweller Nicole Winkler (pictured) tells nine.com.au about the trend. Nicole Winkler Jewellery
Fine jeweller Winkler, who specialises in custom-made jewellery often channelling art deco, says approximately "10 per cent of our business is 'divorce rings.'"
"I design for women who value individuality and fine craftsmanship, drawing inspiration from the Art Deco era and the natural character of coloured gemstones and diamonds," she says.
"We call our divorce rings Phoenix rings to represent the idea of new beginnings."
"The biggest request we hear with designing divorce rings is that people don't want their new ring to look like an 'engagement ring,'" she explains.
"I specialise in more complex designs."
She explains that often she works with clients who repurpose and remodel their existing engagement ring and stone, or some who start completely afresh.
Pictured is an example of one of Winkler's phoenix rings, featuring diamonds and blue ceylon sapphires. Nicole Winkler Jewellery
"For some clients the history attached to the centre stone is just too painful – in this case we remove the stone and either make it in to a pendant or put it aside for their kids," she says.
"All of our pieces are made to order in our Sydney workshop using gold and platinum, the price for a Phoenix ring depends a great deal on the complexity of the design and the amount of extra stones used and size of the piece – but as a guide most divorce rings we make sit between $6,500 - $25,000.
"If we're using the centre stone from the original engagement ring then one of the big costs of the ring is already paid for."
The gold from clients can also be put towards the new ring, she adds.
And Winkler understands the true meaning of these rings for her clients, thanks to her own experience with divorce, which means she approaches the design process with sensitivity.
Celebrity stylist and reality star Rachel Zoe revealed she had her own ''divorce ring''. GC Images
"Having lived through my own divorce I understand how challenging it can be and my clients feel confident that their voices will be heard and respected when they come in to the studio," she says.
She also praises women who decide to to embark on the trend of the divorce ring.
"I love the experience of working with women who are reclaiming their own sense of self and stepping in to their power," she says.
"Even the most amicable of divorces are challenging, but it is an opportunity to grow and choose your own path."
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