Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Rings

What is a solitaire engagement ring?

A solitaire engagement ring is a beautiful, simple design that features a stand alone center-stone on a plain band. The first solitaire ring was designed by Cartier in Paris and since then it has become one of the most popular styles for engagement rings.

What is the ideal carat of a round solitaire engagement ring?

There is no one carat weight that fits every hand. Round brilliants tend to look bigger than fancy shapes of the same carat weight due to their symmetry making it easier to achieve maximum finger coverage at a lower carat weight. Due to this, the “ideal” carat weight for a round solitaire engagement ring is one that sits comfortably on the wearer’s hand.

What setting is best for a round diamond ring?

Rounds are the most brilliant diamond shape. Additionally, they tend to look bigger than fancy shapes of the same carat weight because of their symmetry. Because of all this, we recommend keeping it simple with their setting and opting for a solitaire or pave setting.

Is a 4- or 6-prong setting better for a round diamond?

There are two factors to consider when deciding between four or six prongs: aesthetic and carat weight. If you don’t like the appearance of prongs and want something more classic, opt for four prongs. However, if you have a larger round diamond, a six prong setting will always be more secure than a four prong setting.

What are the benefits of a solitaire engagement ring?

There are many reasons why someone might choose a solitaire engagement ring. One of the most popular reasons someone might choose a solitaire engagement ring is because of the classic, timeless style of this ring. It also does not have any distracting details like a diamond band, halo or side-stones which can distract from the center-stone.In addition, because solitaire engagement rings feature less diamonds on them, they are more affordable than other design options. At Lauren B we can add special details to our solitaire engagement rings that can be viewed from the profile like pave prongs, a Signature Wrap and more.

Can solitaire rings have any diamonds on the basket?

Yes! Solitaire rings are classified as a style that do not have any extra diamonds on the band. However, solitaire engagement rings can absolutely have accent diamonds such as a decorated basket, pave prongs, or our Signature Wrap!