Diamond rings need not be only for an engagement; they can be bought because you love diamonds and love wearing rings. Why wait till you are engaged to get yourself a beautiful diamond ring? While we are told that plain gold jewellery has more value as an investment than those with stones, who can resist a diamond or two? Diamond rings have been around for decades, if not centuries, although trends continue to evolve with new designs and styles.
There is no one-ring-fits-all where diamond rings are concerned. Shopping for a ring is a unique experience when you are just engaged and planning for the wedding that will mark the beginning of your lives as a couple. Engagement rings and wedding bands are symbols of promise, commitment, and abiding love. Most women wait for the day when they can start planning their wedding and can spend an inordinate amount of time looking at jewellery designs because they hope that these rings will last them a lifetime. It is only natural that they want the rings to be unique, if not extraordinary. With men wearing engagement rings these days, more thought is given to matching rings. The search for that perfect matching set of rings has become even more intense!
Why don’t you use this article as a starting point? Here, we will shed some light on the most fashionable diamond rings for women. You can take these suggestions and fashion a ring for your mate, too.
Fashionable diamond solitaire rings
It is all about the cut. The diamonds can be in any shape, round, square, or heart-shaped. With a prong setting, you will find these rings chic and yet, classic. The ring can be of rose, white, or yellow gold and will stand out regardless of the metal. If you want to wear a different metal, platinum and solitaires look just as good.
Solitaires are the most traditional type of ring that is always fashionable. The band may be narrow or thick, and the setting may vary, but the single diamond sets the tone for the ring. It is also easier to find a matching band for the partner.
Pavé diamond rings
While the metal in jewellery always makes a difference, in Pavé diamond rings, they play a secondary role. The diamonds get all the attention, and it is as though there is barely enough metal to hold them together. However, the setting will be strong, and you don’t have to worry about losing any stone from the ring. These rings may have a centre stone that is either a princess or round cut.
Vintage diamond rings
When in doubt, go for the classic. Vintage rings epitomise all that is elegant and classic. They make you feel that if a style has lasted centuries, so will your love. Every year, vintage rings draw the most attention with their prong-set or bezel-set diamonds. They remain timeless and precious in their craftsmanship and brilliance.
Cut and shape the diamonds in your ring
The style of the ring is only one part of the jewellery. The diamonds themselves play a more significant role. Some different shapes and cuts can help you pick out the ring’s design. For instance:
Round diamonds remain the most popular. A round-cut diamond is designed to make the most of the stone’s brilliance.
Oval cuts tend to fall into different shapes, from marquise-cut, pear-cut, and heart-shaped.
The marquise-cut diamond would have narrower ends than the centre, while the pear-cut would have one sharp end. The heart-shaped diamond is defined by its name with a cleft at one end and a narrowing shape at the other.
Square-cut diamonds or rectangular-cut stones include the princess-cut. These remain trendy as they are also gender-neutral. Finding matching engagement and wedding bands with these diamonds can be quite hassle-free.
Now come the bands
Diamond rings come in thick or thin bands and wide or narrow ones. Some importance must be paid to the bands because they must hold the diamonds of your choice and also bring out the stones and their unique cut and style. We don’t want the diamonds to fade into the band, do we? Jewellery designers know that there should be a perfect balance between the size of the band and the size of the diamonds. While bigger diamonds will stand out, the band should be able to support them. The same is true when choosing Pavé diamonds, as they may go unnoticed.
Whether it is for you or your partner, Diamond rings are always sought after and mean something special to each of us. From traditional to contemporary, the styles and designs vary, but the sentiment behind owning a diamond remains a constant. At CaratLane, we offer an infinite variety of shapes, cuts, and sizes of diamonds and can craft a ring that your heart desires.
