APPRECIATING SIMPLICITY: SIMPLE ENGAGEMENT RINGS FOR THE MODERN COUPLE
There’s a lot to be said for the elaborate, the fancy, the over-the-top and luxurious - just ask anyone who has marvelled at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, or wandered around the corridors of Versailles.
However, when it comes to fine jewelry, some people prefer the sleekness and minimal charm that comes with simple diamond engagement rings, designed by masterful craftsmen who know that less is sometimes more.
Simple doesn’t have to mean limited or boring, though - far from it! In fact, by utilising more clean lines, classic shapes and a lack of exaggerated adornment, the jeweler can focus their skill on beautifying the diamond or gemstone set in the engagement ring, and using the simplicity of the design to highlight the elegance and finesse of the ring itself.
Striking, classy and as eye-catching as your beloved, our simple engagement rings will never go out of style, and will be adored for generations. Let’s have a closer look at some of the options open to those who are looking for a simple, clean and elegant approach when it comes to choosing a gemstone or diamond engagement ring.
STICKING WITH THE CLASSICS
For many people, there is nothing more classic or beautiful than the simple solitaire engagement ring. Understated, eye-catching and gorgeously elegant, this engagement ring style puts all of the attention on the beautifully cut gemstone or diamond which sits at its centre.
One of the best things about solitaire engagement rings is that, despite their simplicity and directness, they actually offer a massive amount of versatility to the wearer, allowing you to personalise the engagement ring to suit your unique sense of style and grace.
SELECTING A SETTING
For some people, the setting of a solitaire engagement ring is all important. The differences between the various settings available are subtle, but can make a significant difference to the appearance of the ring as it sits on your finger.
For example, the common compass point four-prong setting - which appears on solitaire diamond rings all around the world - has the advantage of allowing more light into the gemstone or diamond, thus enhancing the fire and scintillation. It can bring a square-like quality to the shape of the diamond, which some people prefer.
On the other hand, the six-prong setting brings a roundness and softness to the shape of the gemstone or diamond…so each have their clear advantages. It ultimately comes down to a case of personal preference, as both settings have their pros and cons, and both make for truly delightful solitaire rings.
If your partner likes to stay on top of trends, and is interested in a more modern look for a gemstone or diamond solitaire engagement ring, it might be worth looking into rings with a bezel solitaire setting.
This particular setting is rocketing in popularity over recent years, thanks to its sleek appearance and smoothness. It involves a band of precious metal encircling the gemstone or diamond, enhancing the shape, highlighting the unique beauty at the centre of the solitaire, and removing the need for prongs completely.
Bezel settings have proven to be particularly fashionable with modern women who live life on the go, and want a solitaire ring which reflects their unique sense of style, and liberated lifestyle.
SELECTING THE SHAPE OF YOUR SIMPLE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING
We are proud to offer as much variety as possible for their customers. We know that our valued clients all have their own individual tastes, their own individual fashion sense, and their own individual approach when it comes to fine jewelry.
In this spirit, we like to be able to cover all bases with our diamonds, and that means offering more than just the standard and ever-popular round shape. A simple engagement ring is one which is ripe with possibilities and opportunities, stripped-back elegance and timeless class - indeed, it’s a canvas on which to mount your own sense of style.
Choosing a fancy shaped diamond for your solitaire ring is a great way of injecting some personality in your engagement ring, and showing a sense of style and fun that is entirely your own. For those seeking something modern and edgy, we offer asscher, marquise and emerald rings. For those looking for elegance and classic curves, we have cushion and princess cut rings which bring a touch of Hollywood glamour to proceedings.
Of course, on top of this we have the full range of teardrop, heart and oval shaped diamonds, too, for those looking for something even more eye-catching and memorable.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PRECIOUS METAL FOR YOUR SOLITAIRE RING
It goes without saying that while the diamond or gemstone set in your engagement ring is the thing which is going to grab the most attention, a ring is nothing without a precious metal band. The choice of metal is key for every engagement ring, and has as much of an impact on the eye as the diamond does (perhaps even more so, due to the fact that the metal is always visible, no matter from which angle it is seen).
We like to offer a wide range of precious metals for all of our rings, and carefully select our metals from responsible sources, which display the richest and most dazzling colours and properties.
Yellow gold is a permanent favourite with our customers and with jewelry lovers all around the world - its warmth and classic beauty is as timeless as it is beautiful. However, white gold and platinum are increasingly popular, too.
Their colour, shine and brilliance is the perfect balance for the cold fire of a well-cut diamond, and they have an elegance and finesse which is all their own. Of course, there are alternative options, too - rose gold, for example, which is made by blending yellow gold with a copper alloy, and alternative metals which are also increasing in popularity and prevalence.
CHOOSING THE PERFECT DIAMOND FOR YOUR SOLITAIRE
Whenever a new member of the Braverman family approaches us and asks about finding the perfect diamond for their engagement ring or diamond solitaire, we are always quick to respond by telling them to think about the “four C’s”.
Your perfect diamond will have a wonderful cut, undertaken by a master craftsman who knows how to balance the facets and increase the scintillation, and maximise the apparent size of the diamond. It should also have a high level of clarity - to be ‘eye-clean’, with no visible flaws or inclusions. As for colour, all of our diamonds are of a high colour grade, meaning that it will sparkle brilliantly white on your hand, and the caratage will depend on your budget and the cut of the diamond, too.
It’s probably worth bearing in mind that diamonds are only one of a cornucopia of different gemstones available for a solitaire ring - please feel free to explore the possibilities of sapphires and others, too, as there are simply so many different opportunities and options open to you!
CONSIDERING THREE-STONE ENGAGEMENT RINGS: THE TRINITY OF LOVE
Our jeweler Oren is always looking for new and exciting ways to push the boat out, and experiment with new styles and dazzling new designs. Over the past few years - and thanks in part to some high-profile celebrity engagements - we’ve been inundated with requests for three-stone engagement rings, featuring a trio of brilliant diamonds, balanced in perfect harmony on a precious metal band.
Three stone engagement rings are truly impressive pieces of jewelry, and even the simplest designs have the power to bring gasps of wonder from all those who see them. Generally, they feature a primary diamond or other gemstone, flanked on either side by a smaller, accent diamond, and they carry plenty of symbolism in their beautiful designs.
Three has always been a magic number, and the significance of the three gemstones or diamonds can be up to the couple and their beliefs. However, for most couples, this trio of dazzling stones represents the past, present and future of the couple, brought together in a stunning display of light, fire and sparkling scintillation.
OTHER SIMPLE ENGAGEMENT RING OPTIONS
Of course, there’s no need to stick to tradition when it comes to simple engagement rings and diamond solitaires. These rings are a personal representation of love and commitment, and you are free to choose whatever you feel suits you and your fiancé best in this regard.
For example, many women prefer to wear a diamond band as an engagement ring. These rings are usually worn as wedding rings, but there’s nothing stopping you from favouring them as an engagement ring instead. Indeed, because of the flat and even edges of these rings, they actually ‘stack’ more comfortably, meaning the wedding ring can be worn effortlessly on the same finger!
We salute those who think outside of the box, and we will always strive to find the perfect diamond ring for you, no matter what shape, size or style it may be!