RING DESIGNS

A ring is of many types, sizes, shapes and is used for different purposes. It may be for an engagement, wedding, as a gift to a loved one, or simply a means of pampering oneself. But in all these uses, there is one common factor that one always looks for, and that is the design of the ring. The choice of design and style may differ from person to person, but is very important choice.

Finding a perfect selection is not just about the setting or the cost of the ring, it also depends on the wearers’ personality and the individual style statement. The reference of a traditional design or modern one, whether it should be in gold or platinum, whether it should be an intricate design or a simple band, all this counts while choosing a ring design.

The most common and widely preferred categories of rings are solitaires (simple rings with a single gemstone in the centre), ethnic rings (designs in tribute to cultures), contemporary rings (sleek and modern rings made by famed jewellers), custom-made (a personalized ring designed by oneself), vintage (antique designs) and art deco rings (flashy and colour-filled styles with bold textures). The expensive rings out of these are the vintage and contemporary rings.

The design of a ring also takes into consideration the stone setting, metal setting, textures, weight and colours. The metal setting is the choice of metal to hold the precious stones to the band. This can be yellow-gold, white-gold, platinum, titanium, or multi-tone metals. The most liked stone choice that fits into any ring design is the colourless diamonds, though pearls, sapphires and rubies are also popular choices. The centre-stone shape is another important feature of the ring design. The widely used shapes are the square princess cut, a triangle trillium and the famed marquise cut.

Selecting the perfect ring design is based upon how one merges their preferences, the choices available and the range of budgetary and expensive rings.