Engagement Ring Styles Explained

An engagement ring is one of the most important pieces of jewellery you’ll ever buy in your life. To make the piece even more special, you should take the time to customise it so that it perfectly suits your partner and their personality. At Lorel Diamonds, our creative design team work with you, helping you choose the perfect diamond shape and pairing it with a stunning ring style to create a gorgeous and unique piece of jewellery that truly represents your love.

It doesn’t matter if your partner likes intricate, vintage designs or modern, minimalist looks, we can create an amazing engagement ring they’ll love forever. To help you pick the best one for your partner, here’s an explanation of all the different engagement ring styles.

Different types of engagement rings

Solitaire

A solitaire ring is the simplest style of engagement ring. It features a basic plain or lightly embellished band with a single stone. The diamond is the focal point of a solitaire ring, so it’s worth investing in a quality gemstone. Because this style of ring is so minimalist, tiny details (like how many prongs the ring has) make a massive difference and are worth taking into consideration when choosing.

Halo

This style of engagement ring takes the centre gemstone and surrounds it with a structure made of smaller gemstones. Halo rings are ideal if you want to add a little extra sparkle to a coloured gemstone or make a small diamond look bigger and more dazzling. To make a halo ring even more spectacular, choose a design with a double halo, such as Lennix.

Shoulder

Shoulder solitaire rings are instantly recognisable, thanks to the channel of dazzling diamonds that runs along either side of the band. This is the single defining characteristic of the ring. All other parts of the design, from the setting to the number of diamonds in the centre, can be fully customised.

Cluster

A cluster engagement ring is characterised by grouping stones tightly together, creating the look of one single large diamond. The centre of the cluster can be reserved for a large diamond or another cluster of equal-sized diamonds. Cluster rings come in a huge assortment of styles and shapes. They’re the perfect choice for someone who wants to make a big impression. 

Three-stone

A three-stone ring, also known as a trilogy ring, usually features one large diamond in the centre, framed by one smaller diamond on each side. However, some trilogy rings are made of three diamonds that are the same size. The three gemstones are meant to symbolise the couple’s past, present, and future together. This makes a three-stone ring an excellent choice if you love secret meanings.

Bezel

Bezel rings are really popular because they’re a great match for an active lifestyle and they have a modern design. Unlike most engagement rings, which use prongs to secure the diamond, a thin piece of metal is what keeps the diamond in place in a bezel ring. Some bezel rings completely encircle the diamond (such as Jordana) while others only partially cover the diamond (like Moriah).

Tension

Tension engagement rings get their name from the tension of the band keeping the diamond in place. This style of ring has small grooves cut into the band’s side, tightly gripping the gemstone and securing it in place. Tension rings are an excellent choice if your partner likes a modern, bold look and they’re worried about a gemstone becoming loose and falling out.

Vintage

Vintage engagement rings are new rings made in an antique style. This design of ring can sometimes be made to look like it came from a specific time centuries ago. They usually feature delicate metalwork and intricate engravings. Vintage rings are best suited to people looking for an engagement ring that’s brimming with charm and character.