What is the most popular engagement ring style?
The solitaire remains the most popular, followed by halo, hidden halo and pavé designs. Oval and round center stones are the most common pairings.
Solitaire
A single diamond on a plain band. Timeless, easy to match with any wedding band, and it puts the whole budget into the center stone.
Halo and hidden halo
A ring of small diamonds around the center stone makes it look up to half a carat bigger. A hidden halo sits under the stone so it only sparkles from the side.
Pavé and channel
Small diamonds set along the band add sparkle to the whole ring. Pavé shows more metal-free sparkle; channel settings protect stones inside a groove.
Three-stone and toi et moi
Three-stone rings flank the center with two side stones; toi et moi pairs two stones of different shapes. Both add width and meaning.
Vintage, bezel and east-west
Vintage styles use milgrain and filigree detail; bezels wrap the stone in metal for protection; east-west turns an elongated stone sideways for a modern look.
Common questions
Which engagement ring style makes the diamond look biggest?
A halo adds the most visual size. Thin bands, elongated shapes like oval or pear, and a high-set solitaire also make a stone look larger.
Which style is best for an active lifestyle?
Bezel and low-set settings protect the stone best and snag less than tall prong settings.
Do extra side diamonds add a lot to the price?
Accent diamonds are small, so they usually add a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars depending on count and quality — try them in the calculator to see the exact change.