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Diamond rings, different ring models set with diamonds
Introduction
An engagement ring is a ring for when getting engaged and this tradition started on the 18th century. To purchase an engagement ring is today, for many, one of the biggest and most important purchases. It is a ring that will hopefully be worn every day, for life. Therefore, to put some extra thought behind the engagement ring is recommended.
In the past, it was more common for plain engagement rings, both for men and women. Today, on the other hand, it looks completely different. Engagement rings with diamonds are becoming more common and there are several different models of diamond rings.
We notice a clear trend where we see that more and more people choose to get engaged with a solitaire or halo ring. We tend to get inspiration from the United States where more bling is usual. Therefore, today many want a ring that stands out from the crowd and with a real wow factor.
What is necessary to think of when buying an engagement ring with diamonds? Usually, the engagement ring is a secret and you probably do not want to reveal too much by asking what the person in question prefers when it comes to engagement rings.
If you are about to propose with a diamond ring, the demands are getting higher since you have more choices to make. The first thing to decide on is the kind of diamond ring you want to propose with and what kind of ring that matches your partner. Please read our post below where we guide you through the different choices.
Solitaire ring- A ring set with one diamond
A solitaire is a classic and the most common engagement ring for women. It is a stylish engagement ring and is always a right choice when it comes to proposing. Solitaire rings are available in all price ranges and it is usually the diamond that controls the price. This is the perfect choice for the classic woman who appreciates the neat feeling of a solitaire. The need to take out the turns and stand out is not that important to her.
The advantage is that the diamond will be in focus and in addition, solitaire rings are easy to combine with both smooth rings and eternity bands when it is time to add the wedding ring.
A solitaire ring has usually four or six claws to hold the diamond in place. Six claws gives a more symmetrical look and a better grip to hold the diamond. For claws, on the other hand, also provide good durability and the diamond will have more focus due to the claws takes upp a smaller surface.
Round brilliant cut diamonds are by far the most common when being set in a solitaire ring. After round brilliant cut diamonds two common shapes are princess and cushion cut diamonds. If you want a safe card, choose a round diamond for the solitaire ring. If you want to take out the turns and make the ring more playful and special, you can choose a different shape, such as an emerald or oval cut diamond.
From the beginning, eternity bands were created to prove the eternal love in a relationship between them two, but today they have become increasingly popular as a wedding ring between love couples, but also as engagement rings.
Many choose an alliance ring to complement a solitaire because they together create a truly beautiful combination. Others choose to complement a plain band with an eternity band if you do not want a ring that stands out but still want to wear a ring with diamonds. Eternity bands as engagement ring are not as common as solitaire rings, but a very good choice for the one who wants a practical as possible but still is dreaming about a diamond ring. Eternity bands are available in believable many models and you can make it neat with small diamonds and decrease the amount of diamonds around the ring. To make it more grand you can choose an eternity band with bigger and more diamonds.
An eternity band is usually set with diamonds around half of the ring but is also available with diamonds set with a quarter, a third, three quarters and also set with diamonds all around the ring. Eternity bands with diamonds set around the entire ring can not be resized, so make sure to check your size to get it right.
Channel set eternity band, claw set eternity band and grain set eternity band.
The most commons ways to set diamonds in an eternity band are channel set bands and claw set bands. When being set in a channel the diamonds are set along in a channel in the middle with metal on both sides to hold and protect the diamonds. This kind of eternity band is very classical and is not as popular today. For the modern and confident woman, we recommend an eternity band set with claws. This type means that each diamond is set with one or more small claws. When setting diamonds like this more light will reach the diamonds and this type of ring generally glows more thanks to the light emitted.
Pavé set rings is a third setting where the diamonds are set with small, small claws in each corner combined with a metal channel along the edges. This kind of eternity band is the most practical since the diamonds are very protected, on the other hand, it is the ring that shows less diamond.
Haloring - A ring with diamonds set around the center diamond
A halo ring is an engagement ring that has a center diamond with several smaller diamonds that surround it, like a halo around the larger diamond. The ring has got its name thanks to this since the word halo stands for light ring.
The advantage of this ring model is that the center diamonds often appear bigger than it actually is thanks to the diamonds set in the halo. They give an illusion that the diamond looks bigger. It is therefore a good choice to choose a smaller center diamond but still get a similar impression as of with a solitaire ring set with a bigger diamond.
The halo ring is a ring model that dates back to the 1920s and appeared several times in the movie The Great Gatsby, which takes place just during this time. The ring can therefore both have a vintage feel or a more modern look depending on the model selection. Halo rings often have a cushion cut or round brilliant cut diamond as center a diamond. Halo rings in rose gold and yellow gold tends to create a more vintage look than halo rings in white gold or platinum, which often has a modern look.
Halo Rings are incredibly popular today and is certainly the perfect ring for those who want that little extra and for her that is dreaming of a magnificent diamond ring on her finger. The halo ring is the engagement ring for the conscious and modern woman. The trend of this model has been growing in the United States for a number of years and is becoming more common even in Europe. In the past, it was considered as such a big ring that one usually only saw the ring model on the red carpet on celebrities, but today there are many who dream of a halo ring as their engagement ring
Side-stone ring - The solitaire ring with diamonds set along the shank
A side ring is a perfect choice for those who want to combine an eternity band and a solitaire ring in one. It is a ring with a lot of bling but not as daring as a halo.
Side stone rings can look very different depending on the type of setting of the side stones. To create an even more exclusive look you can complement a side-stone ring with a matching eternity band, this creates a sophisticated pair of rings. Many choose today to combine their side stone ring with an eternity band in a completely different style to create a playful look. This is becoming increasingly popular. For example, you can have an emerald cut diamond together with an eternity band set with round diamonds. You can also have a side stone ring with only round diamonds and an eternity band with princess cut diamonds. There is no right or wrong, only your imagination sets the limits.
Multi-stone ring - The ring set with several bigger diamonds
Just as the name may tell, this is a ring with several larger diamonds. It is easy to confuse this model with an eternity band but the difference is that a multi stone ring usually has a maximum of nine larger diamonds that are usually clawed while an eternity band usually has more and less diamonds and they can also be set in different ways.
A multi stone ring is available in different models for example a three stone ring where the center diamond is bigger than the two diamonds on each side of the center. But it can also be with seven or nine diamonds where they all are usually of the same size. The multi stone ring is a perfect complement to a plain ring.
If you intend to combine a multi stone ring with a solitaire ring: be extra careful as the height of a multi stone ring often makes it difficult for the rings to be set in a perfect way together. However, this is only important to think of if it is important for you that the rings sit flush together. It is also tasteful to combine multi stone rings together.
Three-stone ring - The ring set with three diamonds
Three-stone rings belong to the category multi stone rings and is a very classic ring model. Three stone rings have a nice symbolic meaning. The three diamonds represent the past, the present and the future. This ring model suits the one looking for a classic engagement ring. Three stone rings are available in several different variants and can therefore be made more or less modern. A ring with three round diamonds is the most classic while a ring with an emerald diamond in the middle and two pear cut diamonds gives a more playful and modern look. It is possible to combine anything together, just ask us and we will help you.