Top Styles of Engagement Rings Sure to Impress

Engagement rings come in a variety of styles and shapes. Not only are the cuts and types of stones, such as diamonds, sapphires, and rubies, important for the overall look of the engagement ring, but the coordination of these elements with the band design and metal will also balance the overall beauty of the ring. Here we'll list and describe the top sought-after styles so that you'll know some of the elements you'd like to include in your ring. As always, we're here to help you navigate the different types of rings on the market so you can find the perfect one that's sure to be the center of attention.

The Popular Styles Today

Solitaire: This style incorporates a single diamond. Because the diamond will be the center of focus, the solitaire classically includes a stone with a brilliant cut, which provides the most symmetrical facet balance and resulting brilliance. A number of settings are popular with the solitaire style, which will impact how high the diamond sits above the band.

Halo: This ring style is formed when a central diamond is surrounded by a ring of smaller stones, diamonds or others, this style provides a frame for the central stone. You can customize the color and cut of the stones to create a unique look for your halo engagement ring.

Three-stone: Clients often ask for a ring with three stones set on a gold, silver, or platinum band. Three stones are visually well-balanced and can feature the same repeated cut or color of stones, or can be different to produce a different look.

Pave: These rings feature lots of small stones set closed together, like a road paved with shiny, brilliant cobbles that happen to be diamonds. This style can produce a beautiful effect and can be customized with different alternating patterns of color and cuts of small stones around the band or near a central diamond.

Channel-set: Often rectangular diamonds are set into a metal channel, creating a continuous flow of shine. You can incorporate this style with others to create a unique engagement ring.