Solitaire Engagement Rings

Also known as single stone rings, solitaire engagement rings feature only 1 stone. Typically, a solitaire engagement ring features a diamond, usually a round brilliant cut, but can also be set with fancy shape diamonds and coloured gemstones.

Some may refer to rings with diamond set bands as solitaires, but technically, this is a whole different engagement ring style of its own.

Diamond solitaire rings are inherently refined and minimalist, the simplicity of the design allowing the centre diamond to be the focal point of the engagement ring.

Diamond solitaire engagement rings are often interpreted as a symbol of unification - the single stone evocative of the two partners in the relationship, coming together as one entity. Stylish, timeless and traditional, read on for everything you should know about your solitaire engagement ring, and design ideas to inspire you along the way.

Since the late 19th century, De Beers has been at the forefront of diamond mining, eventually establishing the De Beers jewellery company. Come 1938, De Beers' world famous slogan ‘a diamond is forever’ took a grip of the jewellery industry, and soon the solitaire engagement ring was the staple of most proposals - the single stone representing the united relationship that was to last forever. Along with the slogan, images of glamorous women wearing a solitaire diamond ring were published, encouraging solitaire engagement rings to become an aspiration amongst couples in America, Europe and eventually worldwide. Written into wedding tradition in the 20th century, the solitaire diamond ring continues to be an incredibly popular choice, proving its worth as a timeless engagement ring design.

Another jewellery powerhouse, Tiffany, engineered the ‘Tiffany solitaire ring setting’, a six claw solitaire engagement ring that became an iconic design, and has influenced jewellers across the globe. In more recent years, rub-over solitaire engagement rings have become a popular choice for those seeking a contemporary solitaire ring.

Diamond solitaire engagement rings are a traditional choice, and the perfect match for those that value timelessness and romance.

Symbolically, solitaire engagement rings represent the unification of a relationship; the coming together of loving partners.

Style wise, diamond solitaire rings are favoured by those with minimalist aesthetics, and the refined setting style is typically simple, always wearable. The most popular style of solitaire ring is set with a round brilliant diamond in platinum, but increasingly couples seek something as refined as a traditional engagement ring, but with a little more edge.

For alternative solitaire engagement rings, try a fancy shape diamond, such as a princess cut or pear diamond, or a sapphire, ruby or emerald for a pop of colour.

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