Solitaire Engagement Rings
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For a personality that enjoys elegant simplicity, the solitaire engagement ring makes a perfect choice that symbolizes her character. Surprise your bride-to-be with the classic one-band-one-gemstone look of the solitaire engagement ring. The statement that is made by a solitaire setting focuses on the purity of the diamond and the band which it is set.
When buying a solitaire engagement ring, the size and style of the band is very important. A narrow band will give off the effect of making a small diamond appears larger and is especially suitable for slender fingers. A thick band on the other hand will offer you a greater option in the manner you want the diamond to be set. Choose platinum or white gold for your band if you want an effortlessly elegant look as the diamond will match the metal to which it is set. A yellow gold metal for your band will instead make the diamond stand out.
Shape of the solitaires is also important. While round diamond is the traditional favorite you can always use other shapes like marquise, emerald, pear or oval shapes to give an elongated and larger looking diamond. Another unique choice would be to use a heart or trillium-shaped stone that is distinctive and eye-catching. Due to the simplicity of the single stone which is the nature of the solitaire engagement ring, you many want to choose a high quality stone. Other types of designs which include many accent stones and elaborate settings will distract the eye from flaws, but this is not the case with a solitaire engagement ring. The focus would be on the central brilliant gem. Make sure that you are familiar with the four Cs of quality; clarity, cut, carat and color, as well as potential flaws so that you are able to choose the best stone.
A solitaire is a diamond in a relatively simple setting. This makes it a far more affordable alternative to other engagement ring designs. The cost would be higher as you choose for a good quality diamond to be set in. Do not fret as the price tag should always be within the range that you are most comfortable with and the stone’s characteristics can always be adjusted to your unique taste. The solitaire engagement ring is a simple yet bold statement of the love that you share with your significant other. Even with the limits of a single stone on a simple setting, its uniqueness is in the timeless elegance that it casts.