SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RINGS
WHY IS A SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING SO SPECIAL?
Solitaire is the traditional engagement ring and the most classic style of engagement ring, at least since the beginning of the 15th century. The solitaire ring is characterized by a simple ring made of precious materials such as gold (it can be white gold, grey gold, yellow gold, pink gold), but also platinum or silver. This ring is then surmounted by a beautiful and precious precious stone, traditionally a diamond, white or colored.
HISTORY OF DIAMONDS SOLITAIRES.
The history of engagement rings begins with Roman antiquity, where men offered their women a simple metal ring, symbolizing a perfect and infinite love. It had to be worn on the left ring finger to go straight to the heart, according to popular belief. In the early 15th century, the discovery of precious stones and jewelry led to the invention of precious solitaire diamond rings. The traditional ring was topped with a beautiful gemstone. The diamond was chosen, symbolizing strength and the powerful bond between husband and wife. It also means purity and longevity, a great aura and a symbol made for a successful marriage.
ENGAGEMENT DIAMOND´S CUTS.
BRILLIANT AND MODERN CUT
Diamond cutting is very important to show all its qualities and beauty. A brilliant and modern cut is also the cut of the precious stone that best shows its light and brillance. There are many different sizes for diamonds. The modern round brilliant cut is recognizable to others looking from the top of the diamond.
ANTIQUE CUT FROM THE 19TH CENTURY
Antique cut diamonds are diamonds that were discovered and worked between the years 1300 and 1930. Their size and style vary according to the period from which they come. In the 19th century, the rose cut was popular. The old Georgian and Victorian rings use it, symbolizing love and romance.
FANTASY MODERN AND ANTIQUE CUT.
Taille moderne.
After the 1960s, diamond cutting was very different. The round cut is now used, which is now the most popular diamond cut. Apart from this one, we can find many other diamond cuts for jewelry today: the princess cut, the oval cut, the cushion cut, the pear cut, the radiant cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut, the marquise cut, etc.
MOST IMPORTANT PERIODS AND STYLES.
EDWARDIAN ERA SOLITAIRES.
The Edwardian era took place in the early 20th century, between 1901 and 1915. It succeeded the Victorian era. In the arts and especially in jewelry, it is the occasion of magnificent rings, often made with precious white materials (gold, silver, platinum) in a complex architecture and structure, surmounted by a sumptuous diamond. Solitaire rings from Edwardian era give an antique style to your engagement ring.
VICTORIAN ERA DIAMONDS.
The Victorian era took place in Europe throughout the 19th century, between 1837 and 1901. This is the time of romantic jewelry, made of gold and platinum, but also of sumptuous precious stones like diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. It is also a time of deep creativity, with the birth of inspiring forms like flowers, three stones superposition, etc.
ART NOUVEAU STYLE OF SOLITAIRES.
The solo Art Nouveau enjoyed its greatest success at the end of the 19th century, between 1880 and 1900. It is characterized by geometric shapes (squares, circles, ovals, etc.), but also by the use of white materials (gold, platinum, silver), associated with white and colorless diamonds. The Art Nouveau solitaires are very popular today, appreciated for their audacity and their vintage aura.
ART DÉCO, THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS STYLE DIAMONDS.
The most prestigious style of vintage engagement ring is definitely the Art Deco diamond ring. Born between the two world wars, the Art Deco era is synonymous with joy, frivolity and artistic experimentation. Art Deco broke the laws thanks to geometric inspirations and bold designs. It is characterized by the use of rectangular shapes associated with large diamond, often surmounted by several smaller diamonds.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD DIAMOND IN A SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING?
The choice of diamond is very important for the solitaire engagement ring, because the very specificity of the ring is in it. To choose the perfect diamond ring, you must pay attention to the “4C” that define the overall quality of the diamond: Carat, Clarity, Color, Cut. Carat is the metric unit that measures the price of the diamond, according to its weight. Clarity is the level of purity of the diamond and the absence of inclusions. The most popular and traditional color can be “white” or more exactly colorless, but also pink, yellow, green, or whatever your taste. The cut is also very important. It defines the shape, the light and the brilliance of the stone. It is a technical and professional act that makes a rough diamond an art piece and a jewel. The delivery of a certificate by an international laboratory is mandatory when you buy a diamond.
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