A solitaire engagement ring is a ring style with one single gemstone, and is a popular and versatile style of engagement ring. Solitaire engagement rings most commonly feature a round brilliant cut diamond in a classic 6-claw setting, though they can also feature any coloured gemstone in any style of setting.

What makes solitaire rings a popular choice for engagement rings?

Six claw diamond solitaires are a popular choice for engagement rings.

1. Solitaire engagement rings are timeless.

Like anything wearable in life, jewellery trends come and go. Diamond shapes, setting styles and design features all go through phases over time. For a piece like an engagement ring that will be part of your life for a long period of time, you may want a design you’ll love for many years, long after trends have passed. Solitaire engagement rings are a beautiful, elegant and timeless style for this purpose. Though there’s still plenty of scope to personalise your design.

2. Solitaires allow flexibility with your wedding ring design.

The simplicity of a solitaire engagement ring style gives you incredible flexibility when designing your wedding and eternity rings. Whether you’re hoping for a plain gold band, a sparkly diamond band, an intricately shaped piece, or a statement coloured wedding ring, a solitaire engagement ring matches well with them all.

3. Solitaires engagement rings are a safe choice for surprise proposals.

It’s no surprise that the versatile solitaire engagement ring is a popular choice for surprise proposals, particularly for buyers who are nervous about their partner’s style preferences. A solitaire style also allows you to maximise the size and quality of the diamond in a surprise engagement ring, given the simplicity of the design.

Let’s take a look at some solitaire engagement ring styles made at the Harlequin Jewellers workshop.