Getting engaged is, for many people, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that’s incredibly unique for everyone. So, having an engagement ring that perfectly reflects your personality and who you are as a couple is incredibly important. However, with so many band styles and cuts of diamond out there, it can be hard to find engagement jewelry that’s right for you.
If you’re looking at engagement rings and aren’t sure where to start, here’s a guide to the different types of engagement jewelry, so you can find a ring that actually mirrors your relationship.
Bespoke Designs
A bespoke engagement ring is well-suited to couples who want their ring to express their relationship and sense of style with more accuracy. From selecting a diamond to choosing the finer details, custom rings guarantee a completely unique and personal item that often holds a deeper sense of significance than a standard piece of jewelry does.
Diamonds
Diamonds are the showstopper. They are the part that everybody rushes to look at first, so it’s important that the cut and color is perfect.
Cuts
The cut refers to the shape and polish of the diamond. Common cuts include:
- Round
- Oval
- Princess
- Emerald
- Pear
- Marquise
Each shape has a different look and gives off its own vibe, so it’s important to decide whether you want the ring to exude classic elegance, contemporary chic, or something entirely distinct before selecting the cut of your diamond.
Colors
Diamonds range from completely clear to bright and bold, and the color (or lack of) can have a significant impact on the overall aesthetic of the engagement ring.
Natural Color Diamonds
Natural color diamonds such as the ones offered by Langerman Diamonds, are becoming increasingly popular among modern brides. Only one in 10,000 diamonds possess natural color, and their rarity is just one of the most appealing things about them.
Different hues evoke different emotions and can completely transform a ring’s aura. This is something that more traditional, colorless diamonds can’t always replicate, therefore natural color diamonds are well-suited to those who want to add a little extra flair to their engagement.
Colorless Diamonds
Although natural color diamonds have seen a surge in recent years, there’s no denying that colorless diamonds also bring a lot to the table. With the ability to complement almost any metal and offer a bright, timeless appearance, they’re perfect for those in search of something classic and traditional.
Engagement Ring Styles
There are an endless number of styles to choose from, so we won’t list them all. But here are a few popular options to consider:
Solitaire
The classic solitaire setting features a single, unadorned center stone set upon a sleek band, putting all visual focus directly on the diamond. When working with natural fancy color diamonds, a solitaire setting allows the gem’s rare, uninterrupted color tone to take center stage without competing accent stones.
Toi et Moi Ring
Translating to “You and Me,” the Toi et Moi ring features two distinct diamonds side-by-side on a single band, symbolizing two lives coining together. This setting serves as an exceptional canvas for bespoke color diamond designs because it allows for playful storytelling through color contrast. Couples can pair two complementary fancy color diamonds or set a vibrant natural color diamond next to a colorless one.
Three-Stone Ring
A three-stone or trilogy setting places a center diamond between two smaller flanking side stones, traditionally symbolizing a couple’s past, present, and future. This style offers the possibility of pairing a fancy color center stone with white diamond accents, creating a striking shine.
East-West Ring
East-West rings are becoming more favored as a contemporary option. With these, the diamond is rotated to provide a different view of the gem. This distinct style is common with emerald, oval, and marquise diamonds to elongate the finger and give off a more slender appearance. It’s an ideal choice for couples in search of something more modern and a little unconventional.
Halo Ring
A versatile option that works well for any budget, the halo ring features a central diamond surrounded by a ‘halo’ of smaller diamonds. This effect can make the central stone appear larger and guarantees that the ring has plenty of sparkle.
There are a lot of experimental possibilities when it comes to halo rings, too. You can play around with a mixture of natural color and colorless diamonds to create a variety of aesthetics that might suit your personality and style better than a traditional ring could.
Finding the Right Engagement Jewelry
Every couple is unique, so every engagement ring should be, too. Whether you’re looking for something a little more conventional, elegantly unique, or entirely bespoke, there are plenty of options to suit every style, personality, preference, and budget.
By deciding on the vibe and aesthetic of your ring before selecting its style and the cut and color of your diamond, you stand a much better chance of choosing an engagement ring that any bride would be ecstatic to wear.
Written by: Tom England
