Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Simply, solitaire means only one diamond. For a diamond engagement ring, this means the ring has one diamond, without other side stones, accent stones, or other gem embellishments. Solitaire engagement rings need not to be dull or plain, however, for many women, the simple elegance of a single, sparkling stone is the perfect symbol of the single love that two people share.
To most people, in order to make a diamond solitaire engagement ring look good, the stone must be a little bit larger than the average diamonds. Fortunately, there are many alternatives to choosing a larger stone, however, that highlight the characteristics of the ring rather than the sheer size of the diamond.
Band & Metals
A small diamond matched with thinner bands help to highlight the diamond and thus produces a delicate solitaire ring, perfect for slender fingers. The band can be two-toned or etched to add intricacy and depth, or it can be given an unusual shape such as a wave or curve that draws attention to the ring as a whole rather than just the diamond. You can start with the standard 14-K gold to a two-tone diamond solitaire engagement ring with enough elegance and beauty. However, other higher-grade metals can produce
better images and also being durable enough for everyday wear. Meanwhile, two-toned rings may incorporate elements of copper or brass for unusual hues as well.
Shape of the Solitaire
Although the most popular shape is the round, there are many other diamond shapes that can be perfect alternatives for round diamond. Marquise, emerald, pear, and oval-shaped diamonds all offer people a false image that it is larger than what they really are. Heart shape and trillium-shaped diamonds are eye-catching for its uniqueness.
Settings
Bezel, flush, and arched settings are all common and appropriate choices. The most popular is the prong setting, but the size and number of the prongs can vary from time to time if the craftsman wants to highlight the best features of the diamond. It is not recommended to use channel setting on a diamond solitaire engagement ring.
To make your ring look fancy, you can etch words, engravings, or filigree designs along the sides of the band, where the arch would occur on simpler settings. This is a way for the band to be very intricate and personalized yet not use additional accent stones.
Solitaire
Because there is only one diamond on the solitaire engagement ring, it is crucial for the purchaser to learn the know-how about how to judge a diamond. A ring loaded with several stones or other gems as design elements may be able to use a lower quality diamond because the more elaborate settings could make up for it. The colors, and designs will distract the viewers from any imperfections. The focus diamond solitaire engagement rings, however, is one brilliant gem. Therefore, you should be familiar with the
four Cs of quality (clarity, cut, carat, and color), as well as diamond flaws and Inclusions in order to insure a successful dealing.
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