Solitaire engagement rings consist of a single solitary diamond with a plain metal band. Solitaire’s are a classical engagement ring style, and are one of the first invented styles, made popular in the mid 1900’s. They’re a classical and simple option for those looking for engagement rings.
When buying a solitaire engagement ring you should consider many different things, in the list below are some of the key things to consider:
When buying a solitaire engagement ring, the gemstone or diamond, are the most important consideration for your solitaire style. Considering a solitaire only has a singular centre stone, choosing whether you want a diamond, sapphire, ruby or other gemstones are important to consider. After choosing a stone it’s important to look at 4 C’s; Cut, Colour, Clarity, and carat weight. Carat weight is especially important for your solitaire as it showcases your diamond or gemstone solely. The size of the diamond, whether it’s 0.5 carat, 0.75 carat,1 carat, 1.5 carat, or 2 carat solitaire engagement ring, is important as it’s the only source of sparkle. Another consideration is the shape of your centre stone, this is important and affects the overall design of your engagement ring. Round,Oval, Princess, Emerald and Pear cut centre stones are popular options for the solitaire style.
Platinum and gold are the two main metal choices for those interested in a solitaire engagement ring. Platinum has its beautiful silver colour and is a very durable option for a solitaire engagement ring. Gold comes in 9k,14k and 18k gold for engagement rings, along with white, yellow and rose gold colours for solitaire engagement rings. Consider the metal type you like along with the different colours, and the durability of the metal or its karat when choosing a metal for your solitaire engagement ring.
There are 3 main setting options for solitaire engagement rings: Prong, Bezel and tension settings. Prong settings are the most popular setting for solitaire engagement rings, 4,6 and 8 prong variations are the most common amount of prongs used for solitaires. Bezel settings also come in a full bezel, and half bezel alternatives, bezel options are the safest option, and are a great choice for those who are clumsy and prone to damaging their ring. Tension settings are another option when choosing a setting for solitaire, and are very unique, but only certain shapes can be set in a tension setting. All of these settings can be set higher, or lower in the ring, but both carry pros and cons. The perfect setting for you comes down to your preference, and weighing up the benefits of the different settings.
Shank style is another consideration when purchasing a solitaire engagement ring. Shank style refers to the different design elements of the ring's shank and band. There are 6 main types of shank styles to choose from for a solitaire; Straight, tapered, knife-edge, split-shank, twisted, bypass shank. Each of these have different designs, and one must consider this along with how it complements the other elements of the ring.
Buying a solitaire engagement ring offers timeless elegance, aligning with a classic minimalist aesthetic withstanding ever-changing trends. Solitaire’s are the most affordable style, they allow you to allocate more of your budget towards a diamond or gemstone centre stone. Its simplicity can be seen as a downside, as it might be too basic or lacking in intricate details. A solitaires singular focus on the centre stone means fewer options for personalisation and limits the ways to style the ring according to individual preferences. There is also a reliance on the centre stone's allure and size, as any flaws or imperfections may be relatively more noticeable in this style. The decision to choose a solitaire engagement ring rests on one's preference for a classic, minimalist design that highlights the diamond's inherent beauty while accepting its inherent limitations in terms of customisation.
There are many pros of a solitaire engagement ring below is a list of 3 main pro’s of a solitaire engagement ring:
There are 3 main cons of buying a solitaire engagement ring:
A solitaire engagement ring at DG & Co. Jewellery costs between $1085 - $2,955 for the style alone. When Choosing a diamond or gemstone centre stone this is what can really bring up the cost, especially when going for a large high quality Diamond or precious gemstone. The Average solitaire engagement ring with a centre stone is around $8,000 - $10,000.
The best solitaire will ultimately be dependant on each person's preferences, but our most popular designs are below:
There are many different alternative styles to solitaire engagement rings. Some of the common other styles to solitaires are halo, three stone and vintage styles. Variations of halo and three stone, like Hidden halo, and Toi et moi are the most similar styles to the solitaire style.
There are matching wedding rings for your solitaire engagement ring. Solitaire wedding sets are very popular as some people prefer to have their wedding band made with their engagement ring . If you have already purchased a solitaire engagement ring, our jewellers are able to make a matching wedding band.
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