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September 29, 2018

Criss Cross Engagement Ring by James Allen

James Allen Criss Cross Setting

X Style Engagement Rings

A while back, Jamie Chung set the internet on fire with her custom X-shaped pave halo engagement ring. I loved the criss-cross shape, but would have loved to see a simpler version without the halo. Her’s just felt too heavy for every-day wear. So, I was delighted to find this new Criss Cross Pave setting from James Allen while perusing their site this morning.

The delicate shanks on this setting form a wide X which is sure to get noticed, and the price is more in-line with most of our budgets. No need to purchase a designer X engagement ring now. While you can still splurge on a Marc Broumand criss-cross setting or a David Yurman Crossover style ring if you want to -I suggest getting this setting for less and splurging on the biggest diamond your budget can afford. THAT’S how you make a statement.

For the fashion-forward only, this wide modern X setting offers a lot of sparkly finger coverage at a great price in a white gold setting. A 4-prong basket holds your diamond of choice from Jame’s Allen’s vast selection of certified diamonds. This setting can be set with a diamond anywhere from 0.50 to 1.5 carats. My tip? Splurge here and go as big as the budget affords. This is a ring that wants to make a statement, so don’t hold back.

Wedding Band for Criss Cross Style Engagement Ring

The biggest question shoppers ask when buying X and Criss Cross style engagement rings is “What style wedding band goes with this ring?”Since no band will fit flush next to this, most brides choose to wear a coordinating pave band on their opposite hand. But, If you want to add to the look with another pave band, here’s one recommended by the team at James Allen:

Flush Fit Pave Wedding Band

This Flush Fit Pave wedding ring is available in 14kt white gold at an affordable price and has approximately the same size pave diamonds as the engagement ring to provide a coordinated pave look.

Tell me what you think in the comments. Does X mark the spot for you when it comes to engagement ring style?

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