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Simply put solitaire means one. A solitaire ring is a ring with a single stone mounted on it. The most common stone used is diamond. A solitaire diamond ring exhibits a classic appeal and despite its simplicity is very popular among buyers of jewelry. Women in particular like it the most for its beauty and elegance. The simplicity of design is often an overlooked factor in the allure of those rings. After all the ring is basically a mechanism for displaying the stone. Create a basic ring design that is able to hold the stone in a secure position and instantly people are drawn to that stone as if the metal surrounding it doesn’t exist. The attention is amplified when that stone happens to be none other than a diamond.  It creates a timeless solitaire ring.

Solitaire rings come in a variety of styles and ring settings vary greatly. Examples of settings include the claw settings and the bezel settings. Claw settings typically come in four, six or eight claws. Bezel settings offer a different look and greater protection of the stone. The most classic type of solitaire rings produced were those by jewelers Tiffany & Co. Those producers have created what is known as Tiffany settings. Tiffany settings were started in 1886 and are a six claw setting made from platinum to secure the diamond (stone) and protect the ring. The setting allows more light to enter the diamond by elevating it above the finger and with growing popularity eventually was adopted as the universal setting for diamond engagement rings. Indeed most weddings nowadays would exhibit a huge number of solitaire engagement rings. Such classical rings are not difficult to find as modern techniques have allowed for more fluid designs of solitaire using computer-assisted technology.

Enter diamond solitaire engagement rings. A ring with one simple diamond and no extra stone or embellishments. For those rings channel settings are not recommended as they create too much obscurity. Fancy settings such as engravings and filigree designs are not uncommon among such type of jewelry. Diamond quality is an important issue couples wishing to purchase these rings must watch out for. More design elements means a less attractive solitaire engagement ring because diamond is no longer the focus of the jewelry. Band size is further crucial. Thinner bands and small sized stones make for a good combination and put more focus on the diamond. This is very good for individuals with slender fingers.

To draw further attention to the ring the bands can be given unorthodox shapes e.g waves or curves.  Solitaires can take on a variety of shapes. The most common ones are those with round-shaped diamonds. Other shapes include marquise, emerald and pear.  The latter three all elongate the diamond. Heart shaped stones are unique and eye-catching. They allow the eye to focus on the shape of the stone.

Shopping for Solitaire Rings

Embarking on the mission of buying solitaire rings can be an exciting adventure but one needs to keep key details in the back of his or her mind. First make a list. This list will include all the details that you think are important. For instance some people like thicker bands or various designer elements on there solitaire rings. Others are content with a single pearl-shaped diamond with 14k  gold as their metal of choice. Remember the three Cs: cut,clarity and color. Go surf the internet and search online for classical engagement designs if necessary. Search for the right solitaire ring in order to get the right value. Furthermore you might want to look into finding the best stone your money can buy. Don’t forget about stone size though. Slender and more petite like women prefer smaller-sized stones. Try to be imaginative and innovative especially in areas like design and color. Another tip is to consider your metal type. The standard metal used is 14k gold. Choosing other metals such as platinum or a higher grade of gold such as 18k yellow gold can add more beauty to one’s engagement rings and emphasize the bands as much as the stone. Don’t hesitate to select something unusual such as rose gold. Reflections can further add value to solitaire rings. Blue reflections are very catchy and have a monochromatic sophistication to them. The hue of the diamond cannot go by unnoticed.

In the end solitaire rings are a very valuable as engagement rings. While multiple stones can be used on the ring a single diamond attracts far more attention and creates more beauty than any other. Choose the best combination of colors, bands,metals and designs to suit your personal flavor or your fiancée’s.