Diamond Bands as Engagement Rings
If you’re looking for a different kind of engagement ring, consider a diamond band. While traditional engagement rings have a single large center stone, diamond bands showcase multiple diamonds in the same or similar sizes. Besides, there are some perks to choosing a diamond band over a traditional engagement ring.
Different Diamond Band Style Options
The most popular statement diamond bands have three options, allowing the wearer to choose the best option for them. You can choose from a five-stone band, a seven-stone band, or an eternity band. Knowing the difference between these can help you pick the perfect style for you.
Five and Seven Stone Diamond Bands
Many ring wearers opt for a five or seven-stone diamond band. As the name states, these rings have five or seven diamonds, typically all on the top half of the ring. As with any engagement ring, you can personalize the diamonds in your ring to be the shape and size you’re looking for.
Some people opt to pick diamonds that are all the same size and shape for a uniform style. Others choose a tiara band with a center stone that’s a similar size but a different shape than the stones surrounding it. This can be a good option if you’re looking for a diamond band that still has elements of a traditional engagement ring.
Another great choice is alternating their diamonds with another gemstone like sapphires. This can create a unique ring combining the timelessness of a diamond and the pop of color sapphires can provide. Every stone in a five or seven-stone band can be customized to meet the bride’s unique preference.
Five and seven-stone bands can be a great choice for a bride who wants to wear her ring every day. Only having diamonds on one side of the band makes the ring less susceptible to damage or losing a stone. Additionally, not having an eternity band makes it easier to resize the ring at a later date.
Floating Five Stone Round Diamond Two-Tone Band
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold U-Shape Wedding Band
Eternity Band
As the name suggests, an eternity band is a ring that has diamonds all around the band. These rings are common choices for wedding bands but can also make a beautiful engagement ring.
Typical eternity bands have diamonds of the same size and shape all around the band. Depending on the individual, these diamonds can range in size, allowing for a dainty ring or a true statement piece. The most common shapes for eternity bands are round brilliant and emerald cut diamonds. However, oval and radiant are right up there in popularity and you can find eternity bands with almost any diamond cut and shape you like!
4.30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond White Gold Eternity Band
Other options make more of a statement, including zig-zag bands and rings with alternating diamond sizes. Some of these bands’ most common diamond size patterns include graduating, alternating, and clusters.
Alternating Size Zig-Zag Round Diamond Eternity Band
1.87 Carat Round Diamond ‘Cluster’ Eternity Band
If you’re truly looking for a unique option, there are even eternity bands that are half-diamond and half-gemstone. This style can allow for a split appearance on the band and can even appear as three rings in one. It can be worn showing both stones or showing the diamonds on top, sapphires on the bottom, and vice versa.
Oval Shape Half Diamond & Sapphire Eternity Band
Sapphire and Diamond Tapered Eternity Band
Eternity bands are a perfect choice for someone looking to really make a statement with their engagement ring. Diamonds all around the band can be more susceptible to damage, which is important to note. However, these rings are gorgeous statement pieces for brides who wear their rings on special occasions.
Why Choose a Diamond Band as an Engagement Ring?
An engagement ring is one of the most important pieces of jewelry a bride will wear so it’s important to pick the right one. If you’re on the fence about choosing a diamond band over a traditional engagement ring, there are some perks you should consider.
Diamond Bands are More Budget Friendly
Since a diamond band doesn’t have a large center stone, the overall price will go down. Larger diamonds cost more than smaller diamonds, as do most things, but also tend to need to be better quality in order to look nice: larger diamonds do not always equal nicer diamonds, they still need to be high quality.
Diamond bands have smaller stones that don’t have to be as high quality since inclusions are harder to spot. However, even if you pick a D color, VVS1 clarity diamond eternity band, the diamonds that make up the band will all be less than a carat each.
Diamond Bands Sit Lower on the Finger
Diamond bands are less likely to snag on clothes and other fabrics without the large center stone. When rings don’t snag, they stay in great shape for a longer time. With a diamond band, you don’t have to worry about damaging the prongs that keep the center stone in place.
Since these rings are lower profile, they’re great for brides who lead active lifestyles. They’re also a great choice for wearers needing gloves at work. The lack of a center stone will make it much harder for the engagement ring to rip latex gloves.
Diamond Bands are More Comfortable
We’ve already established that diamond bands will sit lower on your finger, but did you know that makes them more comfortable, too?
The large center stone on traditional engagement rings can cause the ring to not sit upright on your finger. This can lead to needing to adjust your ring often throughout the day, especially if your band is loose. Diamond bands have even weight throughout, making it easier to stay in position.
It is important to note that eternity rings with large stones may not be as comfortable. This is due to the large stones making the ring thick all the way around. If you’re considering a diamond band with larger stones, you may want to opt for a five or seven-stone style for everyday wear.
Will You Accept this Diamond Band?
A bride’s engagement ring is the most important piece of jewelry that showcases their style. With more brides choosing unconventional styles, diamond bands as engagement rings are having a moment. Diamond bands also stack well, allowing the bride to create a gorgeous wedding set they can add to for years to come. They’re a versatile engagement ring option for all.
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