Engagement Ring Styles

Solitaire

The solitaire is the most classic and timeless engagement ring style. A single diamond — usually round brilliant, though any shape works beautifully — sits alone on a plain band, with nothing to distract from the stone itself. The solitaire's simplicity is its greatest strength: it puts all attention on the diamond and never goes out of fashion.

Solitaires suit every diamond shape and work equally well in platinum, white gold, yellow gold, or rose gold. They are the perfect choice for someone with a classic, understated style who wants a ring that will look as beautiful in 50 years as it does today.

Best for: Classic, timeless, minimalist taste. Lets the diamond speak for itself.

Halo

A halo ring features a central diamond surrounded by a ring of smaller diamonds, creating a frame that makes the centre stone appear larger and more brilliant. Halo settings have been one of the most popular engagement ring styles for the past two decades. They offer exceptional visual impact and make the most of every carat.

Halo rings can feature a single halo or a double halo. The halo can be round, matching the centre stone, or a different shape — for example, a round halo around a cushion-cut centre stone creates a beautiful soft, romantic look.

Best for: Those who want maximum sparkle and visual size. Very flattering and feminine.

Three Stone

The three stone ring features a central diamond flanked by two smaller stones — traditionally representing the past, present, and future of a relationship. The side stones can match the centre stone in shape, or they can contrast. Three stone rings also give you an opportunity to incorporate meaningful stones — coloured gemstones as side stones are a growing trend and create a deeply personal, distinctive ring.

Best for: Those who love symbolism and balance. A meaningful, romantic choice.

Pavé and Micro-Pavé

Pavé (French for "paved") refers to a band set with tiny diamonds fitted closely together along its surface, creating a continuous sparkling effect. Micro-pavé uses even smaller diamonds for a finer, more delicate look. Pavé settings add brilliance and glamour to any engagement ring style and work beautifully with solitaires, halos, three-stone rings, and more.

Best for: Those who want maximum sparkle from the band as well as the centre stone.

Bezel Setting

A bezel-set engagement ring has the diamond enclosed within a thin band of metal that wraps around the entire girdle of the stone, holding it securely. Bezel settings are the most secure way to hold a diamond — ideal for active lifestyles — and give a ring a sleek, modern, architectural appearance.

Best for: Those with active lifestyles, or those who love clean, modern, architectural design.

Vintage and Antique Styles

Vintage and antique-inspired engagement rings draw on the design traditions of the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco eras — featuring intricate milgrain detailing, filigree metalwork, romantic floral motifs, and ornate settings. At Diamond Imports, vintage-style rings are handcrafted by our master jewellers to your specifications.

Best for: Those who love history, romance, and intricate detail.

East-West Setting

An east-west setting positions the diamond horizontally across the finger rather than the traditional vertical orientation. Elongated shapes — ovals, emerald cuts, marquises — are particularly striking in east-west settings, creating a bold, fashion-forward look.

Best for: Those who want something truly distinctive and fashion-forward.