STYLE GUIDE

Solitaire, halo, three-stone, hidden halo — what means what.

Engagement ring vocabulary moves fast. This guide breaks down the seven styles we sell most often, with photos, the pros and cons of each, and the kind of person each style typically suits best. Not sure which way to go? Bring your partner's Pinterest board — we'll translate it into specifics and show you matching pieces in person.

STYLES IN DETAIL

Each one suits a different hand.

Solitaire: classic, single stone, never goes out of style. Halo: a ring of small diamonds around the center stone — adds visible size, brilliance, and finger flattery. Three-stone: past-present-future symbolism, balanced on the finger. Hidden halo: surprise diamonds underneath a clean profile — modern with a secret. Bezel: metal-rim around the stone, sleek and snag-free, great for active hands. East-west: stone set sideways for a contemporary look. Vintage/Art Deco: detailed metalwork, milgrain edges, often with smaller side stones.

STYLE BY LIFESTYLE

Match the ring to how she actually lives.

Active hands (gym, gardening, cooking): bezel-set, low-profile, smooth bands. A hidden halo gives the brilliance without snag risk. Office-bound desk worker: anything goes — full halo, intricate filigree, even tall settings work beautifully. Frequent traveler: choose durable platinum over softer 18k gold; a pavé band is fine but skip an extremely tall stone. Healthcare workers (gloves, frequent handwashing): bezel-set, channel-set, or hidden halo only — anything with high prongs that snag will frustrate her daily. We ask about lifestyle on every consultation — the right style for her hand isn't always the prettiest one in photos.

WHICH IS
MOST POPULAR?

Solitaires and halos run roughly even at our store — together they make up about 70% of engagement ring sales. Three-stone has been climbing in the past two years, and hidden halos are the fastest-growing modern style. Trends matter less than what your partner will love wearing for fifty years.

IS VINTAGE
STYLE PRACTICAL?

Vintage-look rings are gorgeous but need a little more care — milgrain detail can wear smooth, filigree can catch on fabric. If you want the look without the upkeep, we build modern reproductions with reinforced metalwork that lasts.

CAN ANY STYLE
BE CUSTOM?

Yes. Every style above can be modified, mixed, or built from scratch — different center stone shapes, different metal colors, hidden detail under the head, custom engraving inside the band. Bring us a reference image and we'll build to it.

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