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A Journey Through Time: The 1990s

Join us as we celebrate 75 years of Holts Gems and take a captivating journey through the decades that have shaped our industry. In this edition, we are delving into the 90s and exploring the jewellery and wedding trends of the era.
By Madeline Strintz
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A Journey Through Time: The 1990s

Join us as we celebrate 75 years of Holts Gems and take a captivating journey through the decades that have shaped our industry. In this edition, we are delving into the 90s and exploring the jewellery and wedding trends of the era.


What happened in the 1990s?

During the 90s, we witnessed the rise of the internet and the widespread use of mobile phones. Additionally, 1997 marked a milestone with the release of the very first Harry Potter book.

original 1997 harry potter book1990s nokia cell phone

1990s jewellery trends:

As for jewellery trends, minimalism stole the spotlight, replacing the once-popular maximalist style.White gold and platinum emerged as preferred choices for engagement rings, especially featuring round solitaire diamonds. Towards the end of the decade, the marquise cut saw a comeback after David Beckham proposed to Victoria Beckham.

platinum solitare diamond engagement ringvictoria beckhams marquise engagement ring

1990s wedding trends:

Turning our attention to wedding fashion, sleekness took center stage with a touch of puffiness. Lace bows and full skirts were all the rage when it came to wedding dresses. Mid-90s saw a surge in popularity for off-the-shoulder designs. Carolyn Bessette's elegant wedding dress introduced spaghetti straps as a highly sought-after style.

julia roberts in runaway bride wedding photocarolyn basset wedding photo

Famous weddings of the 1990s:

Let's not forget the iconic celebrity weddings that made headlines in the 90s. From David Bowie and Iman in 1992, to Julia Roberts and Lyle Lovette in 1993, and Celine Dion and Rene Angelil in 1994, these unforgettable moments added even more glamour to the decade.

david bowie and iman wedding photo
julia roberts and lyle lovette wedding photo
Celine Dion and Rene Angelil wedding
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Join us on this journey down memory lane, as we explore the decades of jewellery and wedding trends that have shaped our industry at Holts Gems.


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