Alice Sy asked:




Which would you prefer, simplicity or extravagance? There are some who chooses simplicity over extravagance but the reason really depends on the characteristics possessed by the thing we are comparing.

With regards to engagement rings, there are those who would choose simple ones while others will choose those with added embellishments. Diamond engagement rings are unique and elegant. There are also different types and styles of these rings. One of which is the solitaire diamond engagement ring.

A solitaire diamond engagement ring is a simple and classic design. It is unique in its own way and yet it is still very elegant with its single diamond ring setting. It is popular because of its clarity, thus, enhancing the beauty of anyone who wears it.

Just like any other engagement ring, this symbolizes a man’s love to the woman he is planning to marry. They are very timeless and beautiful. They can come in different shapes and sizes. The choice will just depend on the one buying the item. It is his will to choose a design and size that he feels is fit for the woman he loves.

Aside from the size of the diamond stone you chose, its shape can make it more unique than the others. The most common cuts are round but there are also wide varieties you can choose from, like, oval, pear, marquise, emerald. These shapes elongate the diamond and make it appear larger than its actual size.

There are also the princess solitaire or square cut, pear or tear-drop shape, radiant shape and archer shape. While the heart-shape makes it eye-catching because of the shape.

Because of the fact that the solitaire diamond engagement ring has only one diamond and has a very simple setting, this means that it is cheaper than those other type of diamond rings. But the price can also vary because the stone has a higher and better quality and/or larger size.

There are many other styles that are getting more popular these days but many women still prefer the timeless and classic beauty of solitaire rings. Because for them this type not only symbolizes love but also of the life and hope that the couple will share for their future.