The Ultimate Guide to Toi et Moi Diamond Rings

Toi et moi diamond rings are a jewellery trend that has exploded in popularity in recent years. The ring features two stones, such as two diamonds or colourful gemstones or a mix of a diamond and a colourful gemstone on the same band. The two stones represent two soulmates coming together, what better ring to propose with? Let our guide inspire you as it explores the sentimental toi et moi diamond ring and the different ways you can make yours unique to you.

What Does Toi et Moi Mean?

Toi et moi translates in English to mean ‘you and me’. Therefore, toi et moi diamond rings are an excellent choice for a proposal or celebrating an upcoming milestone anniversary.  As the ring is a two-stone setting, it reflects two people promising to love each other forever. The diamonds or gemstones usually sit together, leaning on each other or touching ever so slightly on the same ring. The stones could feature your birthstone and your partners, adding an extra layer of sentimentality to your ring.

Why are Toi et Moi Diamond Rings Popular?

Looking at engagement ring trends in recent years, toi et moi stands out from other ring styles. Many celebrities across music and entertainment have worn these romantic pieces of jewellery. Toi et moi is a sought-after ring style because it allows you to express your individuality and creativity to the love of your life. You can experiment with various shapes and colourful stones, thus creating a unique and distinctive ring that’ll become part of your daily outfits and is a wonderful conversation the day you tell your parents and friends and family that you're engaged and why you chose which stones to represent yourselves in the engagement ring.

Why Choose a Toi et Moi Diamond Ring?

Toi et moi diamond rings stand out from other ring styles due to the high level of customisation you have. Here are a few reasons why you should choose a toi et moi ring:

• You can design your toi et moi ring with diamonds or gemstones.
• A beautiful and timeless choice that comes with a story to tell.
• Various style opportunities to design your dream ring.

Should I Choose a Diamond or Gemstone for My Toi et Moi Ring?

Whether you choose a diamond or gemstone is your preference whether you want a pair of diamonds or gemstones on your toi et moi ring. The stones you select on the ring should reflect the essence of your friendship or relationship. After all, it’s about finding gemstones or diamonds that tell your individual story. 

The Most Famous Toi et Moi Diamond Rings

Many celebrities and public figures have worn toi et moi rings throughout history. We’ve included a few celebrities and public figures who have worn a toi et moi ring.

Josephine de Beauharnais

Josephine de Beauharnais got engaged to Napoleon Bonaparte at the end of the 18th century. The Empress of the French was six years older than Napoleon and had two children while Napoleon was an army officer. Napoleon proposed to the Empress of the French with a pear-shaped blue sapphire and diamond toi et moi ring. The diamond and blue sapphire stones on the ring weighed under one carat, many say the blue sapphire might have been chosen to represent the sea and for her to think of him while he was away at sea and never forget his love for her, a beautiful way to show their eternal love for one another against all obstacles.

Jackie Kennedy

Jackie Kennedy’s toi et moi engagement ring stands out as an iconic US presidential engagement ring. The 35th US President John F. Kennedy popped the question to Jackie with an exquisite emerald and diamond toi et moi engagement band. The original ring featured a 2.84ct bright green emerald and a 2.88ct emerald-cut diamond with accented baguette-cut stones. In 1963, Jackie replaced the baguette-cut diamonds with marquise-cut diamonds. The ring weighs approximately 8 carats and is in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Massachusetts.

Megan Fox

Megan Fox’s engagement ring from singer and rapper Machine Gun Kelly featured their birthstones to create a distinctive pear cut toi et moi ring. On the left side of the band, it featured a 3ct pear diamond for Machine Gun Kelly and a 4ct pear emerald for Megan Fox. It also features a pave platinum band, with the stones on the band coming together to create an obscure heart, showing the everlasting love they have for one another.

Can I Have a Custom Toi et Moi Diamond Ring?

Yes, you can create a custom toi et moi ring. Diamond Heaven’s bespoke service allows you to design your one-of-a-kind toi et moi ring. When you build your ring, you can choose whether you want diamonds or gemstones on the band and which shapes and carat weights you prefer. We will work with you throughout the ring-building journey to design a toi et moi ring you’ll fall in love with.

Bring a splash of romance to your upcoming proposal or anniversary with a toi et moi diamond ring from Diamond Heaven. Book an appointment at your nearest Diamond Heaven showroom today. Our diamond consultants and jewellers can bring your toi et moi ring to life.