Solitaire rings are known for their minimalism, but that doesn’t mean your ring needs to be simple. Many creative solitaire engagement ring designs can feature intricate details and delicate craftsmanship. Also, any shape or cut of diamond can be an excellent choice for a solitaire engagement ring, as well as any color of metal.
Since a solitaire setting focuses entirely on the ring’s center gemstone, a high quality stone is vital for the overall appearance of the ring. Understanding how to work with the 4Cs of diamonds will help you choose the best quality stone for your preferences and for the solitaire ring style you want to achieve.
Solitaire settings do not need to be traditional in their appearance. You can opt for an east-west or compass orientation for an unexpected look. Also, metal handiwork including milgrain, filigree, and etchings are a lovely way to add some visual interest as well as additional shine to complement a diamond’s sparkle. And while it’s not a traditional part of the design, adding a pavé diamond band or peek-a-boo halo is a modern way to enhance the solitaire setting.
Prong settings are a defining feature of a traditional solitaire engagement ring and create a sophisticated look. We combined a yellow gold band with a platinum mount to hold a beautiful emerald cut diamond for two beautiful looks:
- Autry features an east-west orientation for a twist on a classic solitaire, and Mackena showcases the traditional vertical orientation.
- Pembroke features a nature-inspired look complete with hand-engraved leaf details on the band and prongs to showcase an oval cut diamond.
- Belamy is a vintage-inspired take complete with a twisted rope band and flower petal basket with small round brilliant cut diamond adornments.
We love a bezel setting for the added protection to the stone, ease of wearability, and unique possibilities to add a personal touch.
- Estefania features small round diamonds line a rose gold band leading to a hand carved bezel mount holding a stunning oval cut diamond, a more embellished take on a classic bezel cut like Katie.
- Marlowe features a nature-inspired band complete with an engraved, bark texture and leaf adornments flanking a round brilliant cut diamond.
- Cordelia embellishes a .50 carat oval diamond with a milgrained bezel and intricate filigree work throughout for a supremely elegant look.
Tension settings are an incredibly interesting look, and we like adding the additional security of a half-prong setting. With Lexi, we placed a beautiful pear cut diamond supported by three prongs in a pavé-set band with a bypass, tension-inspired design. Kylie features the bypass design once again with a gorgeous 1.0 carat round brilliant cut diamond and a high polish band. Then for Aurora, we made the tension-inspired bypass design more subtle with an elegantly sculptural, wave-like band that contours to the finger as it showcases an oval cut diamond.
The solitaire diamond engagement ring is a classic for a reason – it will truly never go out of style. And with so many options for how you can design your ring from a traditional look to a modern twist, a solitaire engagement ring is sure to turn heads and be loved for a lifetime.