Solitaire engagement rings are the ideal option for those looking to be married.
A symbol of unconditional love that can be given on special occasions.
The Solitaire is the ring that symbolizes eternal love. It is distinguished by a single precious gemstone set into the ring. It represents a lasting and enduring bond, accompanied by the love of your life. It is one of three engagement rings given at marriage proposals and other occasions. When was the first time that the tradition of giving a Solitaire engagement ring begin, what is its deep meaning and what are the other occasions in which to present it?
What is the Solitaire Ring?
The Solitaire engagement ring is different from other rings as it has a single precious gemstone set into the ring. The stone usually is a diamond, and the metal is white gold, however nowadays there are Solitaires embellished with different types of precious stones and metals.
Solitaires come in two different designs: with prongs similar to the Tiffany Setting in which the gemstone is placed in the middle of the ring. Or, with a bezel in which the gemstone is set into an open-ended cavity.
As for the cut of the stones, the most sought after is the brilliant cut, round in shape and able of making any stone emit a vibrant light.
The meaning of Solitaire
The Solitaire with a diamond set is a symbol of eternal love and an indissoluble bond. It is a test of fidelity, because the presence of a single stone symbolizes the love of a single person, dedication and stability of the relationship.
It is a promise for the future, which is the reason it is mostly given during the promise of marriage, and, due to its circular shape, a symbol of eternity.
Metals and stones to create solitaire
The principal stone of Solitaire rings is the white diamond. It's a symbol of purity, solidity and the stability of the relationship between two lovers. Typically, they are paired with a princess or brilliant cut and a rounded drop or heart-shaped.
The choice of stone is currently heavily influenced by other precious stones such as colored stones or stones with different meanings from diamonds.
For example, there are Solitaires with rubies, a symbol of passion, along with sapphires aquamarine and beryl, two stones that represent fidelity and an enduring and happy relationship, as well as emeralds, an emblem of hope, and with opals, which are a symbol of honesty.
From the various options to choose from are zircons that give the Solitaire a more casual look and are able to be matched to any outfit and style.
As for metals the most sought-after choice for the setting of the Solitaire is white gold, but the most contemporary models are also made in rose or yellow gold as well as steel or silver, based on the preferences of the person to whom you give the solitaire.
The Solitaire ring tradition
The custom of giving an engagement ring as a sign of the promise of love and commitment is in place since Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. It was precisely during this period that the tradition of putting the wedding ring on the left ring finger also began.
According to the ancients, in fact the left ring finger is home to the vena amoris. It is a small vein that runs along the arm and reaches the heart. Placing a ring on the ring finger is therefore a positive signification for the couple, who will be together for all time.
Solitaires with diamonds dates to Renaissance times. The first person to present an engagement ring with diamonds was Archduke Maximilian of Austria who in 1477 presented his future wife, Mary of Burgundy, an engagement ring made of gold with a diamond to symbolize eternal union and love.
When to gift a Solitaire ring
Solitaires are a popular choice for wedding rings. Solitaire is often given as an expression of love, either during a marriage proposal or an engagement ring. It may also be given to mark important events or anniversaries within a couple's lives.
However, this does not mean that a solitaire can't be gifted for other occasions or to other people, particularly when choosing other stones in addition to the diamond.
Solitaires can be a present between mother and daughter or it could be a gift for an individual or an occasion to celebrate an important event, or the celebration of an achievement. The meaning of Solitaire is not limited. It is important to gift it to someone you share an enduring and unbreakable bond.
Where to wear solitaire rings
If you present the ring as a present at the time of the wedding proposal it should be worn on the left ring finger. The rings can be moved to the other ring finger following the wedding to avoid hiding the ring's sparkle.
If the Solitaire is a present in lieu of engagement it is possible to wear it on any other finger.