Top 4 engagement ring styles
ON THE HUNT FOR A STUNNING ENGAGEMENT RING SETTING? THESE PICKS ARE SURE TO GET YOUR INSPIRATION FLOWING.
It’s all about the centre stone
… but a clever and beautiful ring design is what will showcase your diamond to full effect. Here are 4 of our favorite ring setting designs to get you started on your engagement ring design journey.
The solitaire.
The classic
 solitaire engagement ring is a popular choice; the simple setting makes the diamond the star of the show. It’s refined, elegant and a safe bet.
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- The highest selling engagement ring style
- Ideal for princess and round shape diamonds
- If you’re stuck on what to choose, the classic solitaire is a safe choice
- Ideally, you’ll be looking at a single 1.0ct stone, so this can be an expensive style choice.
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WHY SHE'LL LOVE IT
- It’s a timeless style and will never go out of fashion
- The claw setting allows for maximum light to enter the diamond (i.e. it’s very sparkly!)
- It’s likely to be very close to the ring she’s been dreaming about all her life...
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The 3-stone.
Often referred to as the trilogy or trinity ring, the
 3-stone engagement ring is said to represent the past, present and future of your relationship. This symbology makes for a very romantic choice.
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- A meaningful engagement ring style
- Get creative by combining diamond shapes and colours
- If you’re stuck on what to choose, go for symmetry by using stones of the same shape, e.g. 3 round stones, or 3 cushion cut stones.
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WHY SHE'LL LOVE IT
- 3 stones give the illusion of a larger ring
- A row of diamonds down the band ups the opulent factor
- Coloured stones make this truly unique and personal engagement ring.
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The halo.
If you want to make your centre stone look bigger than it actually is, the
 halo engagement ring is the way to go. A centre stone is surrounded by one or two rows of smaller diamonds, to very sparkly effect.
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- One of the most show-stopping engagement ring styles
- Incredible detail allows for personalised design touches
- Ideal way to add serious sparkle to lower grade centre stones; the hundreds of tiny halo diamonds considerably up the glitter quotient!
- A halo engagement ring gives you maximum visual impact at a lower cost.
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WHY SHE'LL LOVE IT
- It’ll look huge on her finger
- Halo engagement rings feel decadent, vintage and and on-trend all at once
- Amazing sparkle in a truly opulent design.
The cathedral.
The cathedral is a glamorous, yet elegant engagement ring setting. The level of attention to detail in this style makes it a particularly romantic choice.
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- A timeless, enduring engagement ring style
- The arch adds height and distinction
- Designed to accentuate the perceived size of the centre stone
- The centre stone is well protected.
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WHY SHE'LL LOVE IT
- The high profile of this design really spotlights the centre stone
- Looks beautiful with or without stones on the band
- A nice choice for fancy shape diamonds.
