A Complete Guide to Engagement Ring Designs

Solitaire Engagement Rings

Made with a single centre stone, solitaire engagement rings are a top choice for those seeking to highlight the centre stone of the ring. Can be designed with round, cushion, princess and other desired precious stone shapes.

Halo Engagement Rings

Communicating something out of the ordinary, Halo engagement rings come with a centre stone that is surrounded by smaller precious stones that give it a glittering ring around it. A shinning choice to showcase your engagement ring.

Three Stone Engagement Rings

Also called trilogy enagement rings. The distinguishing feature is three main stones on the crown. The center stone is usually little bigger than the side stones.

Cluster Engagement Rings

Numerous smaller precious stones are clustered together to provide a unique shape. A great option for those who would like to have larger looking stone, but one that is built with smaller precious stones. That comes with great glittering effect.

Vintage Engagement Rings

Designs looks like rings from an older era. Usually very detailed designs with bazel set center stones.

Split Shank

The shank split into two, as the name suggests.

Round

The most popular gemstone cut for engagement rings and also the most expensive. Since the centre stone has been cut to reflect the greatest amount of light, which tends to require a larger diamond to cut.

Cushion Cut

Cushion cut also known as old mine cuts is a classic shape that is often associated with vintage engagement ring style.

Oval

Whilst less popular than the round cut version, oval cut is an increasingly popular shape for engagement rings.

Princess Cut

Princess cut stones come with octahedral shape are made to greatly reflect light, and owing to their shape, may seem larger than usual.

Pear (Teardrop)

Looks nice in a solitaire setting or halo setting.

Emerald Cut

A precious stone cut that is mainly associated with emeralds. Emerald cut accentuates the clarity of the stone.

Diamond

The classic and traditional choice for an engagement ring. Diamonds are most durable gemstone available and they cannot be scratched by any other stone except by another diamond.

Blue Sapphire

The most sought-after coloured gemstone for engagement rings. The blue sapphires come in a variety of colour shades. The price and demand for the stone, just like diamonds, will vary depending on the colour and other quality factors. A great choice for those who prefer some colour and glitter to their engagement ring.

Pink Sapphire

Once considered an immensely rare precious stone variety owing to their rarity, until the discovery of these precious stones in Madagascar. However pink sapphires, still demand a premium price. As they are still only sourced from a few countries, Sri Lanka notably.

Yellow Sapphire

Renowned for their distinct colour, yellow sapphires are some of the brightest range of precious stones in the sapphire family. Known for their fewer inclusions (blemishes on the stone) relative to other sapphires, they come in a variety of yellow to greenish shades.

White Sapphire

These colourless sapphire variety is a wonderful alternative to diamonds.

Ruby

Rubies are red colour sapphires and we still use this distinguishing name due to the historic usage. Ruby is a great selection for a vibrant engagement ring.

Aquamarine

Aquamarine is also a very good diamond substitute. With its light distinct bluish tint, it looks perfect on any coloured gold band.

Amethyst

The colour can range from light purple to very dark purple. The medium purple colour is the most desirable.

Garnet

Garnet is a very large gemstone family and there are very unique colours. Certain varieties are more expensive than others.

Tsavorite garnet has a very vivid green colour and Hessonite garnet has a fire orange colour. Rhodolite garnet is red and some of rare garnets can look similar to rubies.

Whilst the best colour high quality garnets are rare and expensisve, generally garnet is an inexpensive gemstone. If you want to use a garnet in your engagemnt ring, make sure you get one of those rare garnets.

Multicolour

Mix and match different gemstones and colours.

White Gold

A precious metal that is increasing in popularity. And often seen as a competitor to platinum, but slightly warmer in tone. Made by combining metals like silver and nickel. It is a light and luxurious choice. And goes well with diamonds and blue sapphires.

Rose Gold

Made by adding varying levels of copper and silver. Comes in the 18K and 14K varieties. Works well with all skin tones.

Yellow Gold

A classic choice. Known for its distinct sheen and glow. Made with various metals to strengthen it. A good choice for yellow sapphire stones.

Platinum

A precious metal one that is often considered to be the most luxurious. Heavier, and the most durable option. A great choice for those who wish to communicate a sense of prestige via their engagement ring.

Two Tone

Gives that added colour and contrast to suit your varied tastes. A great option for those who would like to communicate something out of the ordinary.

Engraving

Names and dates are the most common types of text people engrave on their engagement rings. Some people intentionally avoid any engravings so that they can pass the ring to the next generation.

Wedding Bands

If you are thinking of getting a matching wedding band for your engagement ring, please let your jewellery beforehand. Planning the wedding bands together with the engagement ring will make it easy for everyone. But you can order the wedding bands later.

Ring Enhancers

Ring enhancers can be used to give your engagement ring a grandiose look whenever you need it. In this example, the enhancer converts a solitaire ring to a halo ring.

Wishbone Necklaces

You can take your engagement ring off temporaty and use the wishbone necklace to hold it, for example while you are exercising.

Ring Boxes

The packaging of your engagement ring is critical than many people think. The first impression matters.