What Does Solitaire Mean? – Diamond Rings De-Mystified

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What exactly does solitaire mean?

Within a jewellery context, the word Solitaire is used to describe a single diamond or gemstone set into piece of jewellery. We apply the generic word to any item of jewellery holding a single stone—a solitaire diamond ring displays a single diamond.

The word solitaire does not describe a particular diamond shape. When you ask for a Solitaire Engagement Ring, you are merely referencing a single stone engagement ring.

Most popular solitaire diamond styles

The most popular solitaire styles vary by diamond shape. These are a list of some of the most popular solitaire shaped in order of popularity.

Round solitaire – round brilliant cut diamond

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Princess solitaire – square princess cut diamond

Emerald cut solitaire – rectangular step cut diamond

Oval solitaire – similar to the round brilliant but elongated

Marquise solitaire – boat shaped with pointed ends

Heart solitaire – most romantic heart shaped brilliant cut

 

What makes the solitaire ring so popular?

Solitaire engagement rings have featured within the advertising campaigns of many famous jewellery houses – Especially Tiffany & Co. Engagement ring campaigns created by De Beers resulted in an iconic status for the single diamond engagement ring.

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