Best of 2024
It’s an annual Green Lake tradition to mark the end of the year by reflecting on our favorite designs. We looked through every ring that was created for our clients in 2024, and put together a collection of the most eye-catching, the most unique, and the most innovative creations. Our designers and jewelers found insight into their craft by delving into a world of fairies, insects, water, prehistoric creatures, and even vintage cars to bring this collection to life. We look forward to even more artistry in the coming year as we see new ideas spring forth collaborating with our couples on their engagement rings.
Vintage Halos
Two-Tone Art Deco Emerald Halo
This breathtaking halo engagement ring features kite-cut emeralds and diamonds, and layers of golden filigree framing an oval diamond. Designed by Christine at the Bellevue studio, the decadent decagon (10-sided) Art Deco halo is a bespoke work of art!
DESIGNER: Christine SKETCH: Christine CAD: Kelsey JEWELER: Dat INSIDE ENGRAVING: Dennis
Golden Filigree Sapphire Halo
This delightful vintage halo was created by Designer Rebecca at our Seattle studio. Swirling filigree curls frame a rich green octagonal sapphire, and delicate beaded milgrain frame the edges of bezel-set baguette and kite-cut diamonds.
“The juxtaposition of the antique style elements against the modern geometric shapes creates an exciting look in gorgeous color!” – Rebecca.
DESIGNER: Rebecca SKETCH: Rebecca CAD: Yasamin JEWELER: Dennis
Signet Rings
Wheat Engraved Baguette Signet
We love a wedding band with a baguette diamond, and this one takes diamond accents to the next level! With warm champagne shades and a row of angled channel-set diamonds, the hand-engraved acanthus leaf and wheat pattern by jeweler Kyle creates a truly unique signet ring.
DESIGNER: Rebecca SKETCH: Rebecca CAD: Kelsey JEWELER: Kyle
Two-Tone Geometric Signet
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to draw with gold? This innovative platinum signet ring features a bold 18kt yellow gold inlay in a distinctive geometric pattern, accented with flush-set diamonds and sapphire. Sketch up your unique ring design with the help of a Green Lake designer!
DESIGNER: Brooke SKETCH: Chelsea CAD: Tyler JEWELER: Marc
Convertible Car Signet
After ten happy years together without a wedding band, this couple decided to celebrate by finally creating a unique signet ring. His love of classic cars is reflected in this eye-catching design, modeled on the bumper of a 1960’s Chevy Impala. We adore the bezel-set ruby and diamond tail lights and the personalized license plate- L & D (the initials of the happy couple).
DESIGNER: Christine SKETCH: Christine CAD: Kelsey JEWELER: Jack INSIDE ENGRAVING:
Animal Inspired
Twin Snakes Ring
Twin snakes sinuously coil around pear-cut diamonds in this shadow band. It’s a perfect fit with the couple’s original snake engagement ring, which was designed over a dozen years ago with Green Lake. It’s an honor to help our clients celebrate momentous anniversaries with a new ring design!
DESIGNER: Sophie SKETCH: Chelsea CAD: Yasmin JEWELER: Mac
Kitty and Alexandrite Yarn Ring
A curious kitten holds an alexandrite ‘ball of yarn’ with filigree strings twisting through its paws. We love that the wearer can carry their playful kitty everywhere they go with designer Chelsea’s innovative design.
DESIGNER: Chelsea SKETCH: Chelsea CAD: Inae JEWELER: Dennis
Tree Cat Wedding Band
Another inspired feline design from designer Chelsea features a carved approach to capturing a boisterous cat climbing a tree.
DESIGNER: Chelsea SKETCH: Chelsea CAD: Nayoung JEWELER: Dennis
On The Water
Koi Pond Art Deco Necklace
Designer Krista and Jeweler Shayna created this stunning necklace to highlight a fantasy-cut 13.0ct amethyst. Set into the petals of a water lily, the central amethyst is surrounded by enameled koi fish, waving grasses, carved lily pads and a stippled water background. A fan motif and strings of beaded pearls adds an Art Deco flair.
DESIGNER: Krista CAD: Inae JEWELER: Shayna
Lighthouse Wedding Band
An intricate lighthouse pattern encircles this one-of-a-kind nautical wedding band. Pierced openings and golden filigree create flowing waves around the lighthouse, with sparkling princess-cut diamonds for the lantern rooms. Jeweler Tim’s deft skills at the bench show in the delicate golden waves, the milgrain beading, and engraving details that bring this nautical scene to life.
DESIGNER: Sasha SKETCH: Chelsea CAD: Nayoung JEWELER: Tim
Fairy Jewelry
Pink Sapphire Nature-Inspired Wedding Set
Tiny leaves and curls perfectly frame a pink sapphire in this whimsical wedding set. The warn 14kt rose gold makes the center sapphire truly glow!
DESIGNER: Erich SKETCH: Erich CAD: Inae JEWELER: Einer
Starbrite Sapphire-And-Vine Engagement Ring
A custom-cut John Dyer Starbrite sapphire is held by leaf-shaped rose gold prongs at the center of this stunning two-toned engagement ring. The unique split-shoulder profile is covered with filigree vines and dotted with champagne sapphires.
DESIGNER: Christine SKETCH: Christine CAD: Nayoung JEWELER: Henry
Emerald and Golden Vine Engagement Ring
Curling 14kt yellow vines hold a gorgeous oval-cut emerald in this leaf-and-filigree engagement ring from designer Chelsea. Bright bursts of sparkle from the marquise diamonds and a small peek-a-boo blossom under the center stone really bring this gorgeous design to life!
DESIGNER: Chelsea SKETCH: Chelsea CAD: Nayoung JEWELER: Dennis
Fern Engagement Ring and Wedding Jewelry Set
This gorgeous wedding jewelry collection is so real and detailed that it looks like it was grown, not fabricated out of metal. “I worked with my client to create a whole set of jewelry based on the ferns from her garden. We started with the ring, which naturally led to earrings and lastly, we created the necklace to complete the set. We used diamonds from a family ring given to her by her grandfather to further personalize these truly unique pieces of jewelry.” -designer Rebecca
DESIGNER: Rebecca SKETCH: Rebecca NECKLACE CAD: Inae EARRING CAD: Britt RING CAD: Nayoung
RING JEWELER: MAC NECKLACE & EARRINGS JEWELER: Dennis
Insect Inspired Jewelry
Montana Sapphire Bead Dragonfly Pendant
Montana sapphire beads, a new offering to our studio, were the perfect choice for this unique concept from Bellevue designer Ellen to create this pierced dragonfly pendant. Jeweler Einar’s precision at the bench gave ‘flight’ to the pendant. We love every opportunity to try new techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces like this statement pendant.
DESIGNER: Ellen SKETCH: Ellen JEWELER: Einar LASER JEWELER: Justin
Moth Engagement Ring
Ethereal, feathery moth antennae hold a deep blue cushion-cut sapphire in this inspired engagement ring, accompanied by fern and filigree details and designed by Chelsea. Just when you think you’ve seen every detail of this ring- you discover another piece to the story.
DESIGNER: Chelsea SKETCH: Chelsea CAD: YASMIN JEWELER: DAT
Diamond Butterfly Engagement Ring
Slender marquise-cut diamonds form the glittering wings of butterflies in this gorgeous design, with filigree swirls flowing from each wing. The singular sparkle of diamonds really enhances this enchanting nature-inspired design. What can we craft for you from your favorite gemstones?
DESIGNER: Sophia SKETCH: Sophia CAD: Inae JEWELER: Dat
Unique Bands
Tri-Tone Crystal Wedding Band
Jeweler Shayna expertly pieced this tri-tone crystal wedding band together, and then carefully hand-engraved each facet of every crystal. The level of detail in this design is extraordinary!
DESIGNER: Sophia SKETCH: Sophia CAD: Inae JEWELER: Shayna
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pavé Paisley Ring
One of our 2024 social media favorites- blushing pink marquise sapphires are surrounded by milgrain beaded bezels, and accented by flowing swirls of bead and bezel-set diamonds in this intricate paisley-inspired ring.
DESIGNER: Sasha SKETCH: Chelsea CAD: Nayoung JEWELER: Dat
Couples’ Wedding Rings
Stegosaurus Engagement Ring & Fossil Wedding Band
First came the momma stegosaurus watching over her oval-cut diamond egg, next came the baby stegosaurus and rainbow contour band, and last their fossilized remains embedded in a wedding band… It’s the Jurassic circle of life encapsulated in a wedding set. We can’t help but smile every time we see look at these rings, and we know the happy couple feels the same way!
WEDDING SET DESIGNER: Ellen SKETCHES: Ellen WEDDING SET CAD: Kelsey ENGAGEMENT RING JEWELER: Justin SHADOWBAND JEWELER: Einar WEDDING BAND JEWELER: Marc
Interwoven Wedding Set
Though the pattern of each ring is slightly different, this wedding set is bound together by beautiful interwoven details.
DESIGNER: Britt SKETCH: Britt CAD: Britt ENGAGEMENT RING JEWELER: Mac WEDDING BANDS JEWELER: Marc
Hidden Rabbits Wedding Set
A pair of rabbits are cast along the gallery of this two-stone ring and engraved on the inside of this wedding set. What a sentimental detail included by designer Britt!
DESIGNER: Britt SKETCH: Britt CAD: Britt JEWELER: Henry
Gem Trio Wedding Set
This captivating wedding set features two-tone metals and round emeralds, rubies, and sapphires to tie the three rings together. Every detail is thoughtfully curated in this collection by Bellevue designer Erich.
DESIGNER: ERICH SKETCH: ERICH CAD: Nayoung ENGAGEMENT RING AND SHADOW BAND JEWELER: Henry WEDDING BAND JEWELER: Marc
Art Deco Inspired
Rose Gold Milgrain Engagement Ring
Designer Maddie at our Seattle studio created this sparkly rose gold setting with baguettes galore and milgrain beading in true Art Deco style. What a beautiful brand-new heirloom!
DESIGNER: Maddie SKETCH: Maddie CAD: Tyler JEWELER: Mac INSIDE ENGRAVING: Tim
Art Deco Fan Engagement Ring
Another innovative gallery design this time from Hannah at our Seattle studio. The kite-shaped filigree details by jeweler Dat are a fun departure from their typically spiraling forms.
DESIGNER: Hannah SKETCH: Hannah CAD: Kelsey JEWELER: Dat
Vintage Inspired Harp Pendant
A kite sapphire accents twin harps in this Art Deco-inspired necklace paired with an engraved orange blossom bead with wheat and milgrain edges.
DESIGNER: Chelsea SKETCH: Chelsea CAD: Kelsey JEWELER: Dat
Baguette Diamonds
Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
A studio favorite, this geometric design by Seattle designer Sophie is a sparkly modern addition to our cluster ring collection.
DESIGNER: Sophie SKETCH: Chelsea CAD: Inae JEWELER: Dennis
Secret Note Wedding Band
What better way to set baguettes than to use them as the dashes in a Morse Code eternity band! Designer Rebecca spelled out ‘I Love You’ for her happy couple at the Seattle studio.
DESIGNER: Rebecca SKETCH: Rebecca CAD: Britt JEWELER: Dat INSIDE ENGRAVING: Tim
Floral Inspired
Pear Sapphire & Golden Rose Ring
This intricate pear sapphire wedding ring includes golden roses and a calligraphy ‘L’ gallery monogram. Be sure to see more detailed views of this design!
DESIGNER: Hannah SKETCH: Chelsea CAD: Nayoung JEWELER: Dat
Ombré Floral Halo Ring
A purple cushion cut sapphire is the captivating center of this floral-inspired halo with twisting ombré vines by designer Brooke at our Bellevue studio.
DESIGNER: Brooke SKETCH :Brooke CAD: Nayoung
Mobius Flower Ring
Designer Ellen collaborated with an artist couple to create this unique wedding ring featuring a hexagonal Montana sapphire, a striking Mobius twist, and an engraved floral motif inspired by the fiancée’s painting. Every detail came together splendidly to create this modern engagement ring.
DESIGNER: Ellen SKETCH: CAD: Kelsey JEWELER: Einar
Hidden Details
Hidden Diamond Halo Ring
This ring takes ‘hidden halo’ to another level! Marquise diamonds are bezel set with milgrain beaded frames and enhanced by additional bead set diamonds. Every angle of this halo reveals new details to discover!
DESIGNER: Sophie SKETCH: Chelsea CAD: Kelsey JEWELER: Dennis
Dainty Favorite Flower Three-Stone
Dainty engraved flowers by jeweler Kyle add a sentimental touch to this three-stone engagement ring with pink sapphire accents.
DESIGNER: Marina SKETCH: Chelsea CAD: Inae JEWELER: Kyle
Layered Sapphire Engagement Ring
Designer Sophie collaborated with her couple at the Seattle studio to create this gorgeous layered engagement ring with an East-West set center stone and a hidden layer of blue sapphires to create a soft blue glow.
DESIGNER: Sophie SKETCH: CAD: Inae JEWELER: Amber