10 QUESTIONS WITH PNINA TORNAI FOR JARED
Designer Pnina Tornai
1. How perfect that you have partnered with Jared; what is the overall inspiration of One by Pnina Tornai?
It has always been a dream of mine to design an engagement jewelry collection, and I finally found the perfect partner in Jared. I chose to call this collection One because I believe that name carries the message this world needs right now—in a time when we are all facing the same challenge, no matter where we are, the only way we can overcome is by caring for each other, loving one another, and remembering that we are all One.
2. How does your signature gown design, or your style translate into the look of these engagement rings?
I paid a lot of attention to every little detail of my rings, the same way I do with my dresses, because I am a perfectionist. But what really links this jewelry collection to my philosophy of design is that I made sure to include a ring for every bride, the same way I always make sure to include a gown for every bride in my collections.
3. Describe the range of styles and for what kind of bride.
From the classic traditionalist who might choose an elegant haloed oval diamond style, to the bold, modern bride who might opt for a statement-making black diamond ring, there is a style in the collection for everyone to fall in love with.
4. Tell us about the 3 little diamonds on the band of each ring, what do they signify?
Each Pnina Tornai engagement ring and wedding band is accented with a rose gold signature cuff, my little love note to my brides to carry with them always. My signature is engraved inside the cuff, and the edge is accented with three small diamonds to represent the wearer, their beloved, and the beautiful life they build together, greater than the sum of its parts.
5. How many engagement rings are in the collection?
Right now there are 38 engagement rings and 4 wedding bands in the collection… but we are adding more all the time!
6. The all-black diamond ring is so unique, tell us about that.
Black is one of my favorite colors—I feel that there is something so empowering in the color black. It’s bold and different, and it was very important to me to include black diamond options in the collection. I’ve gotten so many amazing messages on Instagram from customers who love the black diamond rings.
7. What was your favorite part of collaborating with Jared?
The Jared team has been so wonderful, always embracing my vision and helping me turn it into reality. Because of Covid we actually created the entire collection over Zoom meetings and emails, and we’ve never even met in person! But it really feels like we have known each other for a long time.
