Picture an engagement ring. Chances are, you’ve just imagined a ring with a single diamond on it. Anyone new to the world of jewellery is likely wondering what a single stone ring is called. Well, these delightful designs are usually referred to as solitaire rings. A single prominent stone is a true solitaire, although there are designs that features smaller accent stones that also receive this title.
Today, we’re talking all things solitaire and taking a deep-dive into some of the best single stone diamond ring designs. Let’s check it out.
The True Solitaire
First things first, we have to take the time to appreciate the true solitaire. With this design, simplicity is key. The size of the stone doesn’t matter, it will always look beautiful in a simple solitaire setting. Check out these three effortless beauties.
The most traditional solitaire ring design usually features a round cut stone in a yellow gold setting. As you can see, there is no hard and fast rule about how these rings should look, however, and more novel cuts like the asscher cut can look very striking in this style.
For the most conventional among us, this type of single stone ring would be the perfect engagement ring. The chic appearance and timeless beauty means rings like this will never go out of style. A ring that will never look gauche is a smart choice for a piece of jewellery that you plan to wear for the rest of your life. If, however, you’re drawn to something that looks a little different, consider adding a twist to your engagement ring.
The Twisted Solitaire
The style of setting found in twist rings involves the central stone being ‘held’ from two different angles. This is a very sophisticated setting style, adding a little something different to an engagement ring. Often, the twist style ring has two main stones, and becomes what’s known as a toi-et-moi ring. These examples, however, will show you what it looks like to have a single stone diamond ring in the twist design.
It’s hard to miss the elegance in these designs. It goes to show that something a simple as a small twist can create a totally new look for the ring. These rings do sit comfortably alongside a traditional wedding band; however, it is also a possibility to have a custom band made. Curving alongside the twist of the engagement ring, this style can be an understated way to make your bridal jewellery original and perfect for you.
Solitaire rings don’t have to be delicate and dainty pieces of jewellery, however. There are a lot of ways of wearing a single stone ring that packs a punch with a sturdy shank.
The Unique Solitaire
Rings with a single stone and more sturdy settings are excellent engagement rings or wedding rings for men. Equally, anyone who prefers bulky jewellery and enjoys the added security of a hearty setting would appreciate solitaire rings like this.
There is a lot of scope for customisation when you decide to explore rings with thicker bands. These strong jewellery pieces can comfortably support a single diamond stone whilst still letting it shine brightly. Having a single stone doesn’t limit the level of decoration found on the ring, either. As you can see, engraving is a beautiful and popular choice for rings with a lot of clear space on the band. A decorated band elevates what could be a plain ring to something that bit more special – perfect for a ring like a wedding band or engagement ring.
It’s not always the case that the solitaire diamond stands alone. As we briefly covered earlier, sometimes rings with a prominent feature stone as well as some smaller accent stones is still referred to as a solitaire. In that light, let’s talk about these diamond ring designs.
The Supported Solitaire
A solitaire with some accenting stones has eye-catching sparkle that you can’t miss. Often, the supporting stones are placed on the shoulders of the ring, highlighting the central stone. Sometimes, the supporting stones in a ring like this embellish the band itself. These additions are ideal for someone who wants their engagement ring to sparkle without involving a very large stone.
The added light that supporting stones provide make for very dazzling engagement rings. This type of single stone diamond ring design – despite not technically having a single stone – is immensely popular at the minute. Without breaking the bank, you can get an engagement ring with real pizzazz that can be passed down through generations without becoming ‘old-fashioned’.
It would seem at first glance that solitaire rings can only be one way. This couldn’t be further from the truth, however, as you hopefully know now. Not only can single stone diamond rings be totally unique, but they can help you express your feelings for that special someone perfectly. Now that we’ve taken a look at the most popular single stone diamond ring design choices, which do you think is your favourite?
