Getting married is one of the most
special and precious moments in life. And the perfect ring can make it
memorable for your lifetime. However, there are so many different styles and
designs available, it can be hard to decide what you should choose.
The old
rules have gone where the elders in the family used to get the ring. today,
it’s all about the individual and the wedding ring that reflects their style,
taste, and values. There is a ring out there for every budget. So if you’re
planning to propose or need to buy a wedding ring, here are some ideas on what
to buy.
Solitaire
A solitaire is the most classic and
traditional engagement ring style and also the most commonly used. The name
solitaire comes from there only being one stone used in the design. To show off
its beauty, a solitaire diamond or any other gem is often mounted on a simple
band with a prong or claw setting. If you have a simple, elegant and classic
style, the solitaire is the perfect choice for you. It’s also the type of ring
that never goes out of fashion, so you know you’ll always love it. A solitaire
with a gold band is the highly used gold wedding rings for women.
Cluster
As the same suggests, the cluster is
set up many smaller stones together to create the same effect as that of
a larger diamond. For the same reason, they are also called ‘illusion’
rings. That makes them a perfect and affordable option for an engagement ring.
Cluster diamonds are a great way to maximize the sparkle and look without
blowing your budget. It’s also a versatile option, choose either a traditional
circle cluster or a more unique and modern design as per your choice.
Pave
Pave setting is one of the most
beautiful ways to personalize a wedding ring. The technique involves setting up
tiny diamonds or other gems into the band of the ring. Doing so means the ring
catches more light and seems to glow and shine on your finger. A popular choice
is to replace some of the diamonds on the band with your partner or child’s
birthstone, giving the design a unique twist and design. Pave rings have a
beautiful and feminine look and can easily enhance a simple ring.
Cathedral
The cathedral setting has been popular
for a long time because of its traditional and elegant style. Its name comes
from the way the metal of shoulders curve up to support the diamond. These
curves look just like the arches of a cathedral. They can be set with pave
diamonds to add more sparkle or left plain. Either way, the structure and
architectural vibe of the Cathedral style makes it the perfect choice for a
wedding ring.
Halo
Halo is one of the most popular and
beautiful looking wedding ring styles. That’s because it creates a dazzling
shimmer around the center stone while letting the center stone shine. A row of
smaller diamonds creates a border or halo around the central stone. The halo
stones reflect light onto the center stone, making it seem even more shiny and
sparkly. A halo setting is a gorgeous way to set off a beautiful white diamond
or help a smaller stone look larger. It can also provide a stunning contrast if
you choose a color gem for the center and smaller white diamonds for the
border.
Bezel Wedding ring
The bezel is one of the safest ring
settings. The gem is anchored in place with a metal border instead of raised
metal shoulders. Because there’s less risk of the stone being scratched or
falling out, the bezel setting is an excellent choice for an engagement ring. While more expensive than traditional rings, bezel engagement rings
don’t require as much maintenance and care. That is because there are no claws
that need to be checked or tightened as time goes on. However, less light will
be able to penetrate the center stone so it may also appear smaller.
Double stone design
The double diamond setting has come
back into fashion recently. This is due to its popularity amongst celebrities.
The two stones represent you and your partner, joined together for a lifetime.
While the traditional design is two diamonds of the same shape and size. But in
recent times people go for two contrasting stones shapes or colors. Square and
pear is a unique combination.
Three stone design
Also known as the ‘trilogy’ style,
three-stone wedding rings are an incredibly romantic and perfect choice. That’s
because the three stones are symbolic. They are traditionally said to represent
past, present, and future, or you, me and us. Trilogy ring settings are very
versatile, depending on the size, type, and shape of the stones used. One
popular option is to have a big center diamond with two smaller stones or three
mid-size stones of equal size. A modern take on the trilogy style is to use a
color gem as the center stone and diamonds on the sides. This design is as
meaningful as it is beautiful.
