Solitaire diamond rings are a timeless and versatile choice for engagement rings, particularly when made with a round brilliant cut diamond. They’re perfect for those who don’t ordinarily wear a lot of jewellery, as well as those who have a large jewellery collection - they’ll match seamlessly with any style, every day.
There are many solitaire styles you can opt for, to make your engagement ring your own. Here are 4 solitaire designs with a round brilliant cut diamond to inspire your selection.
1. Classic 6-claw solitaire engagement rings
Classic designs stick around for a long time for very good reason. When it comes to solitaire engagement rings, the classic 6-claw setting has long been - and will continue to be - a true classic. Six claw settings work beautifully with a round brilliant cut shape, and allow for so much versatility later on when you’re choosing a wedding ring and eternity ring to match with it.
Classic 6 claw solitaire engagement rings are a timeless choice.
2. Modern 4-claw solitaire engagement rings
The 4-claw setting is as versatile as a 6-claw setting, with a modern flair. It’s an excellent choice of engagement ring for wearers who take a minimalist approach to jewellery, and it makes the diamond the star of the piece.
Four claw solitaire engagement rings are a modern ring design.
3. Bezel set solitaire engagement rings
While claw settings are common in engagement rings, they’re not the only option for setting styles. Clawless engagement rings are possible. Bezel settings offer a sleek, modern appeal and look amazing with round brilliant cut diamonds. They’re perfectly suited to wearers who need a secure, safe style to wear to work or day to day life, and are a popular choice among healthcare workers, and mums with active young children.
Bezel set solitaire engagement rings are practical to wear.
4. Half bezel solitaire engagement rings
For those wanting just one single diamond in their engagement ring, but also a unique engagement ring design, half bezel settings allow you to have both. With settings that cover half but not all of the diamond, half bezels allow for more unique shapes in an engagement ring structure. A wrap around engagement ring design like the one below hugs the feature diamond, creating an elegant and bold style. A matching fitted wedding ring to wear alongside it when you say “I do” further adds to the uniqueness of this ring style.
Twisting engagement ring styles like this half bezel set design, are both elegant and unique.
Looking for a more unique solitaire design?
These four solitaire engagement rings are just the beginning when it comes to creating a timeless yet personal design. Subtle changes to setting styles, band types, claw shapes can change the whole look of an engagement ring, while maintaining a versatile appeal. See plenty more examples here: What is a solitaire engagement ring?.
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