1. Classic Ring Styles
by Admin
Posted on 20-10-2022 06:57 PM
Are you a metalsmith in the making? if you’ll soon be working at a jeweller’s bench to train as a professional jeweller, there’s no doubt that a large part of your
time
will be spent creating different types of engagement ring styles.
We’ve rounded up 11 different types of engagement ring styles to help you get a head start on your jewellery apprenticeship. For a visual rundown of our favourite engagement ring settings, check out our top 5 types of engagement ring settings and the best gemstone cuts to accompany them, from the classics to the vintage-inspired, and the all-new alternatives.
While you can custom design a ring with a designer , there are a few signature engagement ring styles that have stood the test of time. When we say style, we’re talking about colour, cut and setting combined together to give an overall design and aesthetic. Below are our top three styles. Solitaire the solitaire setting is the most classic style of engagement ring. The diamond is mounted with prongs or claws, making the diamond more pronounced. If your other half is a big fan of sparkle and loves their diamonds, this style is popular, romantic and never goes out of style.
Courtesy of parade / design by bailey mariner sure, we love a trend-driven sparkler, but nothing says "i'm engaged" quite like a classic engagement ring. Defined by simplicity and sophistication, these rings are classics for a reason: a traditional diamond cut with a no-frills design never goes out of style. "trend-driven styles are great if you are committed to these elements and committed to loving them for the duration," explains jewelry designer corina madilian. "if you are picking something of the moment just because you are currently seeing and liking it, you may not feel the same down the line, which is perfectly fine if you are comfortable knowing you may be resetting your stone or replacing the ring entirely when you are over it.
Extravagant and over-the-top ring styles can overpower slim fingers. For this finger type, we’d recommend a minimalistic approach to the ring design. A classic style setting will give your ring just enough glamour that will beautifully accentuate your slim finger. Choose marquise or pear-shaped diamonds paired with a thicker band to give the illusion of a wider finger. We love our colonial ring , with its thicker band, that is compatible with any diamond shape ! another great choice is our perfect fit channel set ring. The perfect fit design will keep your ring from twisting on your finger, providing a more comfortable fit!.
Three Stone Engagement Ring
It wouldn’t be a complete list of rings to know if we didn’t include the ultimate ring: the engagement ring ! "the history of trading a ring at the ceremony dates back thousands of years. A band of metal was considered a token of blessing sealing the bond of love," says catherine thies, owner of filigree jewelers. These days, anything goes when it comes to engagement rings, from elegant and simple diamond solitaires to bold, attention-grabbing gemstones.
"the trend that we are seeing right now is big and bold yellow gold. Brides are moving away from the more delicate thin diamond mountings to rings of more substance," adds thies.
The solitaire engagement ring dates back roughly 130 years (for context… it’s older than the modern telephone!), and since that time has been celebrated for its clean and sophisticated engineering, which lets a diamond, most traditionally a round brilliant diamond, shine to its fullest capacity. Some have narrower bands which have the effect of making a smaller diamond appear larger, and compliment small fingers. Others have thicker bands which allow for more options in the way the diamond is set. The brain child of charles lewis tiffany himself, the solitaire is a long admired and beloved option. Often described as “the new classic,” the halo ring features one center stone, usually, though not always round or with rounded edges, framed with round stones to increase the appearance and overall sparkle of the ring.
When shopping for an engagement ring, most people focus on finding a ring with the perfect centre gemstone. This is important, but you also need to consider the ring’s gem settings. The gem settings on an engagement ring influence its overall beauty. They also play an important part in how the ring wears over time and the security of its gemstones. This article explains the different types of gem settings that are used for centre gemstones and those that are used for accent gems. It will also give you a brief overview of the anatomy of a ring.