When you think of a classic engagement ring, what do you picture? Many would envision a band with a single, sparkling diamond, loved and chosen again and again for its simple elegance; this is the solitaire ring. Some attribute its popularity to Tiffany & Co. releasing their now-famous Tiffany® Setting - a single round, brilliant-cut diamond in a six-prong setting above the band - in 1886. Today, the solitaire diamond ring is still adored and very often the most sought-after style when getting engaged.
Let's take a look at the beloved solitaire ring in more detail and answer some of the most asked questions by those considering a solitaire engagement ring.
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What is a solitaire ring?
A solitaire ring is a ring with a single stone on the band. The word 'solitaire' comes from the Latin adjective solitarius, which means alone, solitary, isolated, and other similar words; this is how this single-stone ring got its name. Regardless of the stone type, cut, or setting, it's still a solitaire if it sits alone.
What is the difference between a halo ring and a solitaire ring?
Both solitaire rings and halo rings feature one large, centre-point stone, but while a solitaire ring is left as just that, a halo ring also includes a border of smaller stones around the centre-point stone - a halo of stones. Both are truly beautiful engagement ring styles, but the solitaire is a more pared-back variant of the centre stone design.
Is a solitaire ring good for an engagement?
Solitaire rings make an absolutely wonderful choice for an engagement ring. Their timeless elegance and clean design work beautifully with an infinite array of personal styles thanks to their stunning simplicity. You don't need to be a minimalist to love solitaire engagement rings; they truly are for everyone thanks to their refined, uncomplicated appearance.
What is the meaning of a solitaire engagement ring?
The solitaire ring symbolises a great deal. Many of these meanings have been picked up over time and have come together to give the solitaire ring a beautiful significance.
The single stone represents one love, one promise, and one person; you are choosing and promising to love this person for the rest of your days. It's also said that its simple, clean appearance means strength and clarity, and when the stone is a diamond, it represents an unbreakable bond, as strong as the stone itself.
Can solitaire engagement rings have different stone shapes?
Yes, a solitaire engagement ring can be almost anything you want a single-stone ring to be. One of the most significant appeals of the solitaire engagement ring is the almost endless variations possible.
Almost every cut, every setting, every stone type, and every metal is possible to ensure the ring perfectly suits the wearer. From a white gold band with a cushion-cut diamond in a claw setting to a yellow gold band with a pear-cut sapphire in a bezel setting, the solitaire ring boasts versatility like no other. This is especially true when choosing your ring from a workshop like ours, which makes each ring bespoke in-house to your exact choices and tastes.
What wedding ring goes best with a solitaire engagement ring?
As we've mentioned, one of the great joys of the solitaire engagement ring is its style versatility. This means that many different types of wedding rings pair wonderfully with them, depending on both how the solitaire ring looks and your personal tastes.
Many love to keep things classic, wearing a timeless plain band or pavé diamond band with their solitaire ring. These work especially well when the solitaire ring's stone is set high up away from the finger so that there's room for the band to sit comfortably against the engagement ring.
For settings that reduce the space between the stone and the finger, such as bezel settings or low-profile claw settings, a chevron band can slot perfectly against the stone - we think this works especially well with pear-cut and marquise-cut stones. We highly recommend a bespoke fitted wedding ring made to sit against your engagement ring, ensuring a seamless look and lovely, comfortable wear.
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How to make a solitaire engagement ring unique
For a truly unique solitaire engagement ring, choose to have it hand-crafted completely custom to you or your partner. When made by hand by our team here in London, who listen to your ring ideas and desires and build a design around them, you'll know that no other person in the world has that same ring.
Whether it's a sapphire, emerald, or diamond solitaire engagement ring, we will create your jewellery with the utmost care, keeping you informed each step of the way to make sure it's absolutely perfect. We are here to craft you the solitaire engagement ring of your dreams.
Solitaire rings from Wild Fawn
From our lovely workshop in London, our small team designs and creates stunning white and yellow gold solitaire engagement rings. We're committed to sustainability, which is why all our materials are either recycled, ethically sourced, or grown in a lab setting. This goes for our beautiful solitaire ring styles, too. Every solitaire diamond ring features lab-grown diamonds only, while our gemstone engagement rings are made using stones sourced from responsible sources across the world.
Book an engagement ring consultation with us and let's begin your bespoke jewellery journey. If you'd rather choose from our wonderful collection of rings already designed, explore our stunning collection of gemstone and diamond solitaire rings just waiting to be handmade for your proposal.
