Ritani Engagement Rings
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Brilliantly evocative and romantically designed, Ritani engagement rings capture the feminine essence and strength of character of the women who wear them. A relative newcomer to the jewelry industry’s cadre of designer engagement rings, Ritani is nonetheless one of the most distinctive designers in high diamond fashion today.
About Ritani
Harout Ritani Aghjayan was a talented diamond setter from the age of seventeen until he emigrated from his native Armenia to become a sought after ring designer for many of the most luxurious jewelers on New York City’s Fifth Avenue, including the prestigious Tiffany’s. As his highly detailed, delicately balanced designs became more and more popular, Aghjayan decided to strike out on his own and in 2000 began offering the first rings under the Ritani name. In just a few short years, his incredible eye for detail and amazing ring artistry has made his styles highly desirable, and today Ritani is “America’s premier jewelry designer.”
Styles of Ritani Engagement Rings
Ritani’s attention to detail and meticulous eye for form and symmetry have led to dozens of exquisite engagement ring designs. Many of the styles are wistful and romantic while still enhancing bold diamond and metal details to great effect. Popular styles and design elements in Ritani engagement rings include:
- Micro-pave settings along ring bands and prongs for enhanced brilliance.
- Accent diamonds set between ring prongs for total sparkle.
- Mini-heart tipped prongs for a whimsically romantic touch.
- Elaborate Renaissance and Edwardian details on ring bands.
- Split shank designs for accentuated bands.
- Boxter settings to encompass center stones for greater focal points.
- Unusual settings including florette clusters, full and partial bezel settings, cathedral settings, scatter settings, and surprisingly detailed classic settings.
- Use of the richest metals, including platinum and 18 karat yellow gold.
- Lusciously covered micro-pave settings where no angle of the ring’s band or setting is neglected.
- Central settings to accommodate different diamond shapes, including marquise, princess, emerald, Asscher, pear, oval, and other shapes.
- Unique shapes for accent diamonds, including bullets, half moons, and baguettes.
- Butterfly collections with subtle butterfly accents on the bands and settings.
- Tremendous band detailing including stunning diamond accents, filigree patterns, and braids.
- A Princess Diana tribute ring reminiscent of her famous sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
- Limited use of additional gemstones, including colored diamonds, sapphires, and more.
Other Ritani Rings
In addition to the Ritani engagement rings, the designer offers a wide selection of fashion rings with beautiful gemstones to complement women who prefer a bit of color in their jewelry. A full range of wedding bands is also available, including the “Perfect Match” band design that is meticulously fashioned to fit snug against the engagement rings so no gap exists between them. Other complementary jewelry is also available from Ritani, including diamond pendants, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.
Where to Buy Ritani Designs
Having been featured in a range of top bridal and fashion magazines, including Lustre, Vogue, and Bride’s, Ritani rings are not hard to find. Ritani jewelry is available from the finest jewelry stores around the country, including Bailey Banks and Biddle stores. The official website, | Ritani.com, features an interactive store locator complete with maps. Other online features include a wish list and video tour both of the company history and of the ring design process.
Ritani engagement rings are stunning works of diamond art with sophisticated, romantic accents and dramatic details. Women interested in a distinctive ring style to match their distinctive personality will find just what they desire in a Ritani design.
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