ADDING STYLE TO YOUR SOLITAIRE RING

While the definition of a “solitaire engagement ring” varies slightly from one place to the next, at Lauren B we consider this to be a ring with a main stone and no other diamonds visible on the band, or surrounding the center-stone itself.  A solitaire design is meant to be classic and elegant however that does not mean it has to be boring.  We consider ourselves to always be on the cutting edge of custom ring designs which is why we have come up with new and innovative ways to style your solitaire engagement ring into something special and unique.  There are several different ways to achieve this without taking away from the integrity and classic appeal of this type of design and we will break down them here:

Add Some Color: It is completely expected if the typical solitaire ring that comes to your mind is a white gold or platinum setting.  However, like any other custom engagement ring we can create, it can be made in any combination of white, yellow, or rose gold.  Adding a touch of color to your ring is a perfect way to give it a unique appearance and doing so on a plain band will be even more noticeable to the viewer as there are no pave diamonds in the way to cover the metal.  Check out this beautiful two-tone radiant cut solitaire engagement ring to the right model SOR-15741.  This design has an open four prong top in white gold, contrasted by a delicate plain rose gold band.  We can create uniform color rings as well such as this model SOR-15740 cushion cut yellow gold engagement ring, however creating it in two-tone forms a beautiful contrast and makes the center-stone stand out even more.  From single color to two-tones, adding this touch is sure to take your classic solitaire ring and flip it into some fresh and new.

Fashion the Band:  By our definition, a solitaire engagement ring should have no diamonds next to, or around, the center-stone, and a plain band as well.  Now that does not mean you cannot re-design the shank to have some more detail.  The most common way to do so would be to add a split of some sort in the band.  You can opt for a wider more defined split to really make a splash, or we can custom make a ring with a delicate divide in the metal on the shank as it approaches the center-stone such as this emerald cut solitaire engagement ring. Another way to style the band, would be to twist or braid it such as this model SOR-15744 cushion cut solitaire ring design from Lauren B shown to the right.  This is definitely very taste specific and a less subtle touch but the effect is beautiful and you can sure your solitaire engagement ring will turn heads and have people saying “where did you get that”?

Bezel or Split Claw the Center:  A solitaire engagement ring center-stone can be set in a variety of ways. Aside from a halo which would disqualify it from being a solitaire- the options are many.  The most common styles you may see would be a four prong top for most any shape, and a six prong solitaire style like this ring from Lauren B which would be for a round diamond only. For an understated touch of detail you can go with split claw prongs on top which suits itself well for most any shape center-stone.  This can give your ring a more refined, almost vintage like appearance.  The other choice would be encasing the center-stone in a bezel such as this custom two-tone ring shown to the right.  You do not see many custom made bezel set engagement rings out there, but when executed properly with a very thin rim of metal around the center diamond you can really take an otherwise ordinary engagement ring to another level.  Check out this beautiful two-tone bezel set engagement ring model SOR-15745 to the right.

Detail the Gallery: At Lauren B we have become known for adding fine pave detailing to the underside of many engagement ring styles and this can also be done to most any solitaire engagement ring design.  Our most popular type of profile detailing is adding a full wrap of pave diamonds underneath the center-stone which acts as a sort of an “under-halo”.  Check out this model SOR-15742 oval solitaire engagement ring shown here which features a sleek cathedral band and a pave diamond scarf underneath the center-stone.  Another way to add some gallery detailing would be diamonds running from prong to prong such as this custom oval rose gold engagement ring model RS-169.  Adding diamonds to this part of the ring must be done with fine attention and craftsmanship to ensure that it does not show from the talk and only acts as a side accent.  Let the pro’s at Lauren B take care of this for you!

As we have outlined there are endless ways to add some extra sizzle to your engagement ring and to view our full collection of videos of custom solitaire engagement rings across all styles and shape center-stones please click here.  Still not sure what style might suit you best?  E-mail, call or schedule an appointment to meet with one of the engagement ring specialists