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Whichever metal colour solitaire engagement ring you choose, there is an enduring beauty to the simplicity of a single diamond ring. Whilst refined in nature, there is plenty of scope to make a solitaire diamond ring your own – choose from contemporary and traditional styles or tweak the details in your unique way.
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That’s why we have diamond and design experts on hand, who are here to guide you through every step – from understanding what carat, colour, cut and clarity mean to design the perfect solitaire engagement ring.
About Our Solitaire Engagement Rings
Crafting refined solitaire engagement rings in-house, Queensmith has created a collection of refined yet striking designs. Building on the simple style, each single solitaire diamond ring in the collection has subtle unique detailing. Our solitaire diamond engagement rings are made to order, giving you the ability to recreate, tweak and personalise every piece from our core collection. Select your diamond, finesse the details, and be as involved in the process as it works for you.
Find the Perfect Colour and Shape for your Solitaire Diamond Ring
Platinum is a beautiful, timeless choice for your solitaire engagement ring. Consider platinum solitaire engagement rings for an understated look that complements the icy, colourless diamond. White gold solitaire engagement rings have a similar brightening effect on the diamond. For something with warmth and characterful charm, consider our yellow gold solitaire engagement rings – or for a modern take, rose gold solitaire engagement rings add a little edge to the otherwise classic style.
Platinum solitaire diamond ring
Platinum's durable quality, hypoallergenic properties and luxurious feel make it a popular choice for engagement rings.
Yellow gold solitaire diamond ring
Characterised by its warm, rich hue, this Yellow Gold offers a timeless and classic appeal that is both beautiful and durable.
Rose gold solitaire diamond ring
Renowned for its romantic blush hue, Rose Gold's unique colour adds a modern twist to traditional designs.
White gold solitaire diamond ring
A popular alternative to platinum with its silvery-white appearance, offering versatility, durability and shine.
How to choose an engagement ring metal
Explore more about ring metals to find the perfect choice for your solitaire ring.
Platinum solitaire diamond ring
Platinum's durable quality, hypoallergenic properties and luxurious feel make it a popular choice for engagement rings.
Yellow gold solitaire diamond ring
Characterised by its warm, rich hue, this Yellow Gold offers a timeless and classic appeal that is both beautiful and durable.
Rose gold solitaire diamond ring
Renowned for its romantic blush hue, Rose Gold's unique colour adds a modern twist to traditional designs.
White gold solitaire diamond ring
A popular alternative to platinum with its silvery-white appearance, offering versatility, durability and shine.
Design a custom solitaire engagement ring
Despite their simplicity in design, there are plenty of ways to make your solitaire ring your own – from the claws holding your diamond in place, the taper of the band, to the finish of the metal, and even adding a subtle hidden halo. Create a bespoke diamond solitaire engagement ring with Queensmith’s in-house designers and jewellers, and consider personal details, from the very shape of each claw, and additional hidden halo, or a personal engraving.
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Read our rich and detailed guides on everything there is to know about rings and diamonds to help you create the best solitaire engagement ring.
Solitaire Engagement Rings
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About Solitaire 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 shaped 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.
Solitaire diamond rings are inherently refined and minimalist, the simplicity of the design allows 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, a famous diamond mining and jewellery company, established the world-famous slogan, ‘A diamond is 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, with the single stone representing the united relationship that was to last forever. 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 design.
Solitaire diamond engagement rings are a traditional choice and the perfect match for those who value timelessness and romance.
Symbolically, solitaire engagement rings represent the unification of a relationship; the coming together of loving partners.
Style-wise, solitaire diamond rings are favoured by those who prefer minimalist aesthetics. The refined setting style is typically simple, and always wearable. The most popular style of solitaire ring is set with a round brilliant diamond in platinum, although 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.
Book an appointment to view our signature solitaire engagement rings and GIA certified diamonds in our showroom located at the well-known Hatton Garden Jewellers Shops diamond district, or create a custom ring.
Solitaire diamond engagement rings are a wonderful option because of their simplicity yet versatile style. Besides its symbol of commitment between couples, the elegant look makes solitaire engagement rings a timeless piece of jewellery.
Plus, you can easily mix and match with your wedding band.
Celebrity Solitaire Rings
Justin Bieber proposed to Hailey Baldwin with a sizeable oval diamond solitaire ring, thought to be around 6-7 carats and costing around $500,000. The huge diamond requires a simple setting and sits on a refined, plain yellow gold band.
A master in nailing simple aesthetics, Lauren Conrad’s engagement ring is suitably minimalist. Lauren makes a serious case for the rose gold solitaire engagement ring; the 2ct round brilliant diamond sits in a sweet, simple, 4 claw ring setting. With a peachy toned Instagram feed and Californian, beachy lifestyle, a rose gold solitaire ring is the perfect choice for Lauren.
Julia Stiles’ engagement ring is the truest example of simplicity equating to ultimate beauty. So simple and refined, the rubover setting alleviates the need for claws, enhancing the stripped-back aesthetic of her contemporary, round diamond solitaire ring.
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