subject: Diamond Solitaires The Crowning Glory Of Modern Romance [print this page] Diamond solitaires are one of the most popular styles of engagement rings. The solitaire is the center of attraction on the ring with the setting playing a complementary role. A solitaire is a single piece of diamond mounted on a ring. With its classic style, diamond solitaires are the perfect choice if you are planning to propose to your lady love. Diamond solitaires are a safe choice because they complement well on any kind of wedding bands. There are a wide range of wedding bands that go very well with a diamond solitaire engagement ring.
There are many women who prefer the classical style of diamond solitaires. The classic solitaires are very simple, elegant and very beautiful looking. The beauty of a solitaire with platinum or gold setting is something that cannot be described in a few words. It is indeed a sight to behold. Women who prefer simple and plain diamond solitaire engagement rings would also prefer to have simple and elegant wedding bands, preferably with the same setting as the engagement ring, either with gold or platinum. Normally the shank of a traditional solitaire ring is around 2 to 2.5 mm wide. So, it makes sense to opt for a wedding band with the same width or opt for one which is 0.5 mm wider than your engagement ring. It is suggested that you look for a wedding band that is not only thin but also die stuck. Also make sure that the weight of the band is slightly heavier in order to take the wear and tear of the years.
If you are one of those women who prefer something glittering and sparkling for their wedding jewelry, it is suggested that you opt for a diamond wedding band in order to increase the glitter of your solitaire. You may opt for a channel set wedding band which has a simple but elegant looking design and is a perfect choice since it protects the gems in the wedding band from banging into things. Normally, channel set band styles have the gems either on the top or three quarters of the circle or the entire way around which is known as the eternity style. The best thing about this kind of a design is that the channel walls are pretty smooth and come with evenly spaced stones. No wonder then, the diamond solitaire wedding bands are going to glitter and bring a sparkle in your eyes every time you look at it.
The simplicity and beauty of the diamond solitaires is such that it can complement any kinds of wedding band perfectly. If you are a person who prefers antique designs, maybe you should opt for a beautifully hand crafted wedding band to wear along with your engagement ring. You can opt for something that is slim or something that is preferably wider. The best thing about hand crafted wedding bands is that you can choose from a wide range of antique designs with many of them being original vintage patterns. Even though you prefer antique style but do not want to commit yourself to one particular style, opt for a diamond channel style wedding band with beaded miligrain edges. This will help you retain the vintage style without compromising on the modernity.
Diamond solitaires also look good on some nature based wedding bands. For instance you can now pair your wedding band with the engagement ring with platinum or gold twig shaped designs. You can also opt for a band with designs based on flowers and leaves with small and tiny diamond centers. This goes very well with a conventional looking engagement ring. Diamond solitaires also go very well with diamond scatter bands which come with small gems that are set up all round a gold or platinum band randomly. These scatter bands are usually 3mm wide which allows for a very good scatter effect. The good thing about these kinds of diamond scatter bands is that they are very flexible. This means that you can begin with a few diamonds scattered all round the band and later on keep adding the number of gems on every wedding anniversary so that your diamond scatter band has a complete look than ever before.
