Pictures of Diamond Solitaires

Why Choose a Solitaire

Diamond solitaires are the most popular style of engagement ring, but couples choose these simple, elegant rings for a variety of reasons. The austere beauty of a lone diamond is appealing, particularly for a bride-to-be who favors simple, classic fashion. When compared to more elaborate, multi-stone diamond ring designs, a solitaire can be a more affordable engagement ring as well. Some couples, however, choose a solitaire in order to concentrate the diamond quality in a single, magnificent gem rather than settle for lower quality stones in a flashier design. Some men also choose a solitaire because of its ease – by choosing a simple, single diamond for their marriage proposal, they can offer their beloved a beautiful ring that she can later reset into a more elaborate setting of her choice.

Customizing Solitaires

Despite the simplicity of diamond solitaire engagement rings, there are actually many ways to customize these designs, such as:

• Diamond carat size
• Diamond shapes
• Type of precious metal
• Orientation of the stone for different shapes
• Type of setting
• Engraving
• Adding a unique diamond ring wrap to create a bridal set

With so many variations of classic solitaires available as well as many ways to personalize even a simple ring, it is no surprise that solitaires are consistently the most popular type of engagement ring.

Pictures of Diamond Solitaires

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Platinum Princess Cut Solitaire	Classic Round Solitaire	Pear Shaped Solitaire
Lengthwise Oval Setting	Antique Filigree Solitaire	Tension Setting
Floating Solitaire Setting	Marquise Wide Band Solitaire	Simple Cathedral Setting
Large Carat Weight Solitaire	Dual Prong Solitaire	Four Prong Tiffany Setting
Brushed Metal Tension Setting	Classic One Carat Solitaire	Heart Shaped Solitaire
Bold Platinum Solitaire	Solitaire Wedding Set	Solid Cathedral Setting