Whether you call it “simple” or the “it girl” ring, everyone knows that the solitaire diamond engagement ring is by far the most popular choice these days. From Hailey Bieber’s new upgraded oval, to Sophia Richie’s elegant emerald cut, it seems that the classic solitaire setting is front and center with every proposal or upgrade announcement. While it may be a dream ring for most, others on social media have begun calling the popular style “boring”, encouraging people to opt for a more “unique” design. So, let’s dive into solitaire engagement rings for women and uncover the truth behind our most requested style.
What are Solitaire Ring Settings?
When you imagine an engagement ring, a solitaire is probably what pops into your head. We can thank De Beers' 1940's marketing campaign for this, when the attention turned to the beauty and meaning behind a natural diamond. The simplicity of the solitaire ring setting appealed to this, allowing the diamond to be center stange and its beauty to be admired. A solitare is classified as any ring with a single diamond, typically paired with a plain gold or platinum band. While the oval diamond solitaire has been crowned the most popular these days (specifically with a yellow gold band), solitaire diamond rings can be any shape, and are a very popular setting option for rounds, cushions and emeralds alike. Their simple and sleek design has allowed them withstand the test of time and remain popular throughout ever changing trends, keeping the spotlight on a single diamond.
Making a Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Your Own
As timeless as they are, solitaire engagement rings can be so much more than just a diamond in a simple gold setting. While this continues to be a very popular choice, there are a variety of ways to customize a solitaire ring to make it your own.
1. Choose a Bezel Setting
A bezel setting is the perfect way to modernize your solitaire. With metal framing the stone, bezel settings are perfect for the bold gold girl, and offer extra security for your diamond.
This old European cut round diamond ring by Single Stone is one of our favorites we’ve sold lately! This style really compliments the simplicity of a solitaire, giving the diamond a solid backdrop that accentuates it. Yellow gold bezel settings are our personal favorite, because they offer the most contrast to white diamonds versus white gold or platinum.
2. Add a Pavé Band
While there’s only one star of the show when it comes to a solitaire ring, they can still feature smaller pavé diamonds that compliment the center stone. This
pavé band setting is the perfect way to add maximum sparkle to a classic solitaire, with light refracting off of multiple stones and their facets. Hidden halos are another popular addition commonly featured on solitaires. A hidden halo is a small ring of diamonds framing the pavillion of the center stone. While they're hidden from bird's eye view, the beauty is in the details with this design choice, adding that extra bit of sparkle as the light reflects off of the pavé diamonds and the center stone.
3. Set Your Diamond East-West
One of the simpilest ways to spice up a solitaire with a big impact is to set a diamond east-west. Outside of round diamonds that appear the same from any angle, most diamond shapes are typically set vertically. Oftentimes, this is to elongate the finger and create an illusion of a larger stone. However, an east-west setting flips this norm (literally), giving traditional diamond shapes a unique and contemporary feel. This
east/west emerald cut diamond ring is one of our favorite examples of this style, paired with an aforementioned bezel setting. Although it's a simple change, this design choice is one that is sure to turn heads.
4. Get Creative!
There are no limits when it comes to designing your dream ring at Korman. Truly every aspect of a ring can be customized to fit your personal vision, including the diamond and even the prongs! Double prongs, knife-edge bands and basket details are all unique ways to customize your ring. You can even mix metals if you'd like. As we said, there are NO RULES! If you're anything like us and tend to change up your stacks frequently, a classic solitaire just might be the perfect fit for you! But changing up your ring stack doesn't have to depend on the design of your engagement ring. With a traditional solitaire in a simple setting, you can easily swap your diamond bands to transform your ring from day to day. Our baguette framing band by Artemer and our kissing pear diamond band by Phillips House are great essentials that instantly elevate your stack by framing your ring.
As a fine jewelry destination for over 50 years, we can confidently say that solitaire engagement rings never go out of style, and are anything but "boring". The possibilities are endless with this engagement ring style, and whether it’s a classic and simplistic design or a trillion diamond set in a cobblestone diamond basket, we’ve got you covered. Sourcing the perfect diamond and complementing it with a setting to tell your unique story is our specialty. With our global network of diamond suppliers and a lifetime upgrade guarantee on all natural diamonds, our AJP and GIA certified associates are excited to help you celebrate this milestone—and every milestone to come. Shop our selection of engagement rings online, and
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