It is known to be unbreakable and in fact, its name comes from the Greek meaning unchangeable. From the word ‘adamas‘ came the word ‘diamond’ which is perhaps the most well-known gemstone when it comes to jewelry.
And if there’s one piece of jewelry that goes well with diamonds, it’s rings. You can’t go wrong in giving a diamond ring to your loved one, but here are some pieces of information to keep in mind, because there really are different types of diamond rings that can impress your loved one.
How can rings differ from each other?
While there are many ways to ‘categorize’ a diamond ring, some of the most common ways to do it are:
- By design.
- Arrangement.
- Carat, clarity and color.
- Diamond cut and
- Stone settings too.
Design
There is the classic solitaire diamond ring which consists of just one diamond, set in a metal ring. But if you want smaller diamonds, in larger quantities, then you might consider a pave ring. Here, the entire metal band is encrusted with tiny diamonds.
What if you want a combination of both? Then you can use a halo ring where the large diamond is surrounded by smaller diamonds and almost the entire band is covered with smaller diamonds as well. You can also choose to use the 3 stone setting.
Here, you get 3 diamonds in several size and cut combinations:
Piece
There is a glorious range here too. Some of the most popular cuts are:
- Round
- Egg round
- Marquise – think oval but with sharp edges
- Pear
- Rectangle and
- Triangle cut.
Within each cut, there are variations as well. For example, if you are using a rectangular cut, you can choose from emerald cut, Asscher and pillow pieces. Triangular-cut diamonds can have straight or rounded corners.
Metal and setting
Diamond rings also differ in their choice of metal. White gold and platinum are popular choices, but yellow gold and diamond combinations have also been around for a long time. How the diamond is set in the ring is also another differentiating factor. You can use a fork which is a small metal hook that holds the diamond into the ring. Or, like a watch, you can also choose a bezel setting for the diamonds.
Then there is the tension setting which relies solely on the pressure exerted by the metal of the ring to keep the diamond in place. There is also a channel arrangement in which the diamonds are held in place by a metal channel.
Finally, there is also the color of the diamond. Diamonds that are almost completely colorless are highly prized, but if you want colored diamonds you can look for diamonds in white, yellow, red, green, and blue as well. Colored diamonds are great for some personalities, but be careful to choose the right cut and setting to make them look brilliant.
