Solitaire
Engagement Rings

A piece of jewellery described as ‘solitaire’ features just a single stone – usually a diamond. With no other stones besides the centre stone, solitaire engagement rings are simple, timeless and often instantly identifiable as the classic engagement ring style in most Western cultures. While the solitaire engagement ring is often framed as a traditional or plain choice, this beautiful style is considered a classic for a reason and can still be customised to meaningfully represent your relationship with details such as engraving, alternative stone choices, or interesting metal work. No matter what it is about this style that speaks to you, our expert jewellers can help you create the perfect solitaire you are envisioning.

As there is just a single stone featured in this style, solitaire engagement rings can certainly bring worthy focus to a diamond by placing it front and centre, without other stones to distract from its brilliance. Particularly, high setting solitaire engagement rings – in which the diamond or gemstone is set above the band – can give the impression of opulence and size to whichever stone you choose.

Solitaire rings are a classic choice that are the perfect traditional symbol and celebration of an engagement. With a single stone setting, solitaire engagement rings are often seen as representative of unity - a romantic token of the singular love and commitment shared in a relationship. This style is also popular with minimalist couples, who favour the solitaire engagement ring for its clean simplicity.

The size of a solitaire engagement ring’s stone (tradtionally, a round brilliant cut diamond) is entirely up to you. The single setting of solitaire rings can easily highlight the cut, colour and clarity of a diamond of any size. Whatever your dream engagement ring, our expert jewellers can work closely with you to find the right size, shape, setting and style to suit your tastes.

No, a solitaire engagement ring doesn't have to be round - this is just the traditional choice. If round diamonds are your favourite; that's perfect! However, solitaires can feature various shapes like princess, oval, pear, marquise, and more. The simplicity of a single stone is what defines the solitaire style, but you can choose any shape or suitable stone type that resonates with your preferences and personal style.

Just like with shape, you can personalise your solitaire engagement ring with a coloured gemstone instead of a white diamond if that's what you would like to do. Many couples prefer to select a gemstone that offers a vibrant colour or a symbolic meaning that resonates with them, such as fancy coloured diamonds, sapphires, or rubies.