ZAC ZAC POSEN
Designer Zac Posen isn’t one for the subtle. His glamorous gowns have appeared on the most important red carpets — the Met Gala and the Academy Awards included. He’s dressed Rihanna, Naomi Campbell, and Katie Holmes. But with the recent launch of his non-gendered engagement ring collection, Posen is showing another side of himself.
“I wanted to create a collection that was a real celebration of love and an intentional focus on inclusivity,” Posen tells TZR of the collaboration with Blue Nile. “I don’t think jewelry should have gender norms. Honestly, I really don’t. It’s so silly. I think a person should be able to be and wear whatever they want and express that through style, jewelry, and dress, and be able to celebrate themselves in that way.”
Simple and sophisticated, ZAC ZAC POSEN engagement rings showcase sleek, modern lines. We have a unique way of using emerald-cut diamond side stones to elevate the look of the center diamond. Shop his collection at Blue Nile to find a ring that will never go out of style.
Posen’s inspiration for the collection he says is derived from his love affair with antique and estate jewelry — think Georgian revival bracelets — which he collects. “Vintage wedding and engagement rings have always caught my eye for their craftsmanship, elegance, and timeless nature,” he says. “With ever-changing trends that pop up in fashion, I wanted this collection to be an homage to these classic designs.”
Posen describes the inclusive rings in the collection, which range in price between just under $1,000 and $6,750, as timeless and imbued with elegance and a respect for the different metals (think gold and platinum) and materials. “They’re staples,” he says of the specific design elements woven into the collection, such as baguette diamonds and twisted and contoured bands decked out with pave diamonds. “They’re elements that have been used in jewelry in all different ways for a long time.”