2024's Top Diamond Engagement Rings to Elevate Your Style

No matter if your ceremony is a beach gathering or a lavish black-tie event, the celebrations may be fleeting, but these diamond engagement rings are forever.

Diamonds are often linked with fancy events and luxury. But who says you can only wear them on special occasions? Adding diamond jewelry, especially diamond engagement rings, to your everyday outfits effortlessly makes you look more stylish and sophisticated.

The best engagement ring is the one that shows your personality and feels right to you. It could be a classic style with a single diamond on a gold band or something a bit different like an emerald, princess, marquise, or cushion-cut diamond. It might even be a ring with three stones that also acts as a wedding band. Or, you might want something really unique and personalized that means a lot to you. It's all about what speaks to you and makes you happy.

This guide will show you how to wear dazzling diamond engagement rings daily to add a radiant sparkle to your outfits, making you feel fabulous wherever you go.

The Classic Solitaire

Lab Grown 1ct. Diamond Oval Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold

This stunning diamond engagement ring showcases a lab grown HI SI1 diamond, totaling 1.00 carat, set in 14-karat white gold. Utilizing lab grown diamond technology, this diamond replicates the natural conditions required for diamond growth above the Earth's surface.

The solitaire style, as its name implies, describes a ring featuring a single stone. While solitaire designs are commonly associated with round diamonds, they can actually showcase any stone or shape.

The Star-Studded Ring

Gabriel & Co. "Ethel" 14k White & Rose Gold Round Halo Semi-Mount

This wide-band halo diamond engagement ring semi-mount from Gabriel & Co. is crafted in 14-karat white and rose gold. It features .77 carat total weight of HI SI1-2 diamonds and a center cubic zirconia as a placeholder for a 1 carat center diamond. Model number: ER14073R4T44JJ. (Please note: center diamond sold separately.)

Rings with shoulder settings have smaller stones, often diamonds, that go along the band on both sides of the main stone. There are different ways to arrange these smaller stones. They can be in a straight line along the band, or the band can split into two or cross over around the main setting. Usually, the smaller stones go from the main setting down to about halfway along the band.

The Halo Style

Lab Grown 1ctw. Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold

This engagement ring, with a .70 carat lab grown diamond center and .30 carats of lab grown diamonds in the halo and band, is set in 14-karat white gold. It will take her breath away when you ask that life-changing question.

A halo refers to a circle of small diamonds or colored gemstones that encircle a center stone. It creates the illusion of extra sparkle and is commonly chosen to accentuate the size of the center diamond or gemstone. The halo typically sits closely around the center stone and contains small diamonds to enhance this effect. In double halo designs, the center is encircled by two diamond halo frames that are visually stunning and can be paired with or without shoulder diamonds set into the band.

The Glamor of Three-Stone

Oval 1 3/4ctw. Created Moissanite Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Sterling Silver

This classic three-stone engagement ring features an oval and two pear-cut created white moissanite gemstones, all set in sterling silver. The high polish finish enhances its elegance, giving it a feminine and graceful charm without being overdone. 

A trilogy, or 3-stone design, features three main diamonds or gemstones. The center stone is the largest, with the stones on either side being smaller, though they can also be the same size. The three stones can be the same shape or a combination of different shapes, with one shape for the center and another shape on either side.

The Vintage Elegance

Avery. Oval 5/8ctw. Diamond Vintage-Inspired Halo Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold

Begin your fairytale engagement with our new "Avery" ring. This stunning vintage-inspired design features an oval center diamond set in 14-karat polished white gold, with round-brilliant diamonds on the shank adding extra sparkle.

Vintage designs can be found across various categories, each distinguished by certain features from modern designs. Intricate details such as scrolls, flourishes, filigree, engraving, and milgrain finish with grain-set diamonds on the shoulders add antique-style appeal.

Setting Styles: Stones and Accents

• Prong Setting: This popular option for center stones involves round wire prongs that clasp over the top of the stone, commonly in 4-prong or 6-prong designs. Different cuts are set based on the best alignment for their shape, with additional prongs positioned on curved sides for certain cuts like pear shaped and marquise-cut diamonds.
• Micro Prong Setting: Ideal for accent stones like halos and shoulder diamonds, this technique involves carving prongs from the sides of the band to create a secure setting for each individual diamond, allowing for minimal metal visibility and enhanced sparkle.
• Grain Setting: Also known as bead setting, this method entails drilling under each stone, allowing it to sit almost flush with the surface of the metal. Stones are then secured by raising a bead of metal from the ring and pushing it over the edge of the stone, commonly used for accent stones in vintage designs.
• Channel Setting: In this style, a channel is carved out of the ring, and diamonds are placed side by side between the walls. The top edges of the walls are then lightly hammered to secure the diamonds inside the channel.
• Bezel Setting: Stones are secured into the ring by a fine rim of metal in this setting style, known for its smooth bezel that protects the edges of the stone from damage. Partial and half-bezel setting variations are available, depending on the design and the suitability of the stone.

Final Thoughts

Choosing your perfect diamond engagement ring is an exciting process, offering endless options for customization. This allows you to create a piece that perfectly captures your unique style and personality. At Rogers & Hollands | Ashcroft & Oak, we ensure that your engagement ring is perfectly designed to match your dreams and exudes a flawless shine.

If you want to go the personalized way, we've got it too. Our expert jewelers bring your ideas to life, crafting designs that you'll love even before you know it.