Choosing an engagement ring is an exciting step for some and stressful for others on the path to the proposal. It is a symbol of love and commitment, but also a piece of jewellery that you will wear every day. With a variety of styles available, it can take time to make a choice.
Simple Solitaries
The solitaire is arguably the most iconic style of engagement ring. Simple and elegant, the solitaire highlights a single central stone, usually a diamond, mounted on an 18-carat 750‰ gold or 950‰ platinum band. Most often, the stone has a brilliant cut (round shape), but it can have any shape and any style of cut.
The solitaire symbolizes purity and eternity, and its timeless design makes it a popular choice for those who prefer simplicity and timelessness. This type of engagement ring offers the option to be discreet if that’s what you’re looking for, but solitaire can become more showy depending on the weight (in carat) of the diamond or stone chosen. Its setting, with its clean and meticulously worked lines, magnifies the diamond, its only central stone. Betting everything on a beautiful centre stone is a safe choice, and the selection of its colour plays a vital role in the symbolism and aesthetics of your engagement ring.
Accompanied Solitaries
The accompanying solitaire is a nice variation of the simple solitaire. The latter is defined by the fact that the ring ring is set with diamonds. When a ring is set with stones, it is called a “pavé” ring. A diamond pavement is a beautiful way to accompany a coloured stone or to accentuate the sparkle of a diamond. Paving around is the most popular and the best option for your engagement ring to accompany you throughout your life.
Thus, the particularity of the accompanied solitaire lies in the in-depth customization of the ring body, which is more exhaustive than for simple solitaires.
Just like the simple solitaire, the accompanying solitaire has the advantage of going perfectly with a wedding band, whether simple or paved with diamonds.
Shouldered” Rings & Trilogies Rings
The shoulder ring is a bold, refined creation that is described as having a certain charm.
When side stones support the centre stone, it is called a “shouldered” solitaire. These stones can be smaller, similar in shape, or, on the contrary, create a contrast.
The shouldered engagement ring has the advantage of combining timelessness and creativity by accompanying the stones on either side of the centre stone, in accumulation, symmetrical or asymmetrical. The rocks on the sides can be of different shapes, more or less numerous, for a harmonious and distinctive result. Custom-made creation offers the possibility of designing your ring down to the smallest detail, such as the choice of stones and their placement. The colour of the centre stone is a vital element of the shouldered engagement ring; choosing the exact hue will enhance the uniqueness and symbolism.
The trilogy ring offers a richness of interpretation. Both original and distinguished thanks to its composition of three precious or delicate stones, the trilogy engagement ring represents the past, present and future. This meaning is the most popular, but everyone can assign it the meaning they desire, such as the three pillars of love such as trust, fidelity and respect. A centre stone that is larger than the two side stones is most often chosen, creating a balanced visual effect and highlighting the central stone. The choice of setting is made according to your tastes and the style you want to give to your engagement ring.
“Halo” rings or “entourage” ring.
The halo ring, also known as an entourage ring, is another popular option, characterized by a centre stone surrounded, most often, by a crown of smaller diamonds. This style of engagement ring has several aesthetic benefits and is perfect if you’re looking for a glamorous style. The halo effect gives the illusion of a larger centre stone while also bringing extra brilliance to the ring.
An entourage ring is an ideal option if you desire an elaborate design and a significant visual impact in the choice of your engagement ring. The shape of the surround usually depends on the shape of the centre stone. Often, surround rings adopt a round or oval shape but can be declined in a rectangular shape to fit an emerald-cut stone, for example.
For more luminosity and an eye-catching look, the entourage ring can be adorned with variants such as a ring body paved with diamonds or the addition of a second halo so that two rows of diamonds surround the central stone.