Solitaire ring
In its original form, a solitaire ring is a ring with a single brilliant cut diamond in a claw setting. The solitaire ring is often used as an engagement ring.
history
The classic solitaire ring is based on a design by the jeweler Tiffany & Co. from 1886. This jewelry design quickly became the epitome of the engagement ring . He replaced the previously very widespread model with the blue gemstone sapphire , the color of which is symbolic of loyalty and should therefore conjure up a happy future for the lovers. An example of this ancient tradition is Princess Diana's ring , which Prince William gave to Kate Middleton when he was engaged.
The name solitaire ring comes from the French word for solitary, solitaire . This expresses that the ring band is crowned by a single gemstone, which is traditionally a diamond. This is one of the reasons that the solitaire ring is so well suited as an engagement ring - it symbolizes that the chosen one is unique and irreplaceable.
Appearance
The novelty of the invention of the solitaire ring was its setting, which is named after the inventor Tiffany Mount . In the original solitaire ring, the diamond is held by six claws.
There are now also variations with a different number. The metal claws are reminiscent of claws, which is why the name claw setting is used.
Characteristic for the diamond on the solitaire ring is its fiery, dazzling shine, which is supported by the fact that the light rays can penetrate the stone from all sides thanks to the special type of setting. With this and the brilliant cut that is usual for this type of ring, a maximum of brilliance is extracted from the diamond. In other common forms of version, however, such. B. the box setting, the lower part of the gem is covered. This makes it appear less dazzling and sparkling.
Modifications
Today, the term solitaire ring is not limited to the initial model. The name also includes other rings whose common feature is that they are only adorned with one gemstone. This does not necessarily have to have a brilliant cut ; Other cut shapes such as the heart cut are also common.