Engagement ring styles

A classic solitaire traditionally has no diamonds on the band. It is simple, and all the focus sits on the centre diamond. It showcases any shape beautifully: an elongated marquise, a crisp princess, an elegant oval.

Pro tip. Try on various widths of band to see what suits your hand and feels the most comfortable.

Three prominent diamonds for your time together, the joys of now, and what is ahead. Also called a three-stone or accent ring, this one is for the deeply romantic, and it still holds a classic, timeless line.

Pro tip. If you plan to wear a wedding band with this style, try some on while you are ring shopping, to get a feel for what forever looks like.

A graceful string of diamonds around the centre stone. It adds a subtle pop and makes the centre diamond look enormous. Halos come in every size: the Tacori on the left has just a hint of a bloom, the rose gold Noam Carver in the middle boasts a bigger effect, and the Noam Carver Atelier on the right even alters the shape, with an oval halo around a round centre for an elongated look.

Pro tip. Ask us to show you a variety. Some are sleek, some have a floral undertone, and you will know quickly which ones speak to you.

Diamonds cascading down the foundation of the ring, so the whole band twinkles. Commonly called a pave band, from the French for “to pave”. There are endless variations in how the diamonds are set, their size, the width of the band, and how each designer pulls those into something of their own. If you are gravitating here, give yourself plenty of time to explore widths and setting styles.

Pro tip. Trying on wedding bands matters with this style. If you love a perfect match, see the matching band and check the two are a comfortable width together. You will also learn whether you like essentially double the diamonds.

Floral-inspired rings are wonderfully romantic: lots of detail, lots of intrigue, and they tend to be unique. If you want an intricate design that is sure to grab attention, this may be yours.

Pro tip. The more unique the design, the more you have to absolutely love it. Visit a few times before you decide, so you are sure it is a piece you will love for all time.

Engagement rings are what Perrara is known for. With hundreds of styles in stock in white gold, yellow gold, rose gold and platinum, we can spend hours exploring together. We can find something ready to go, or design a custom piece that no one else will ever have. The choice is yours.