The Four Coolest New Trends in Solitaire Settings

Solitaire settings seem a little like roses—romantic, classic, and timelessly gorgeous. But like roses, they are pretty much the same year in and year out. It’s hard to improve on perfection. But every year, jewelry designers apply innovative design concepts to the classic solitaire to refresh it and make it new all over again. Check out some of the coolest new solitaire setting styles.

Turn a princess cut diamond on its edge and voila, you have a unique new look that is perfect for a 21st century bride. Edgy and modern without being overpowering, its a simple twist on a classic style. Plus, you can always have the stone reset in a classic setting if you want to switch it up.

Sometimes, simple is best, so if you want a simple solitaire setting that still has maximum impact, choosing an unusual shaped stone such as an emerald or Asscher cut can be the perfect way to get the best of both worlds. The unusual faceting on these diamond cuts makes them stand apart from other rings without needing accent stones or embellished settings to add to their simple elegance.

The partial bezel is one of the smartest choices in solitaire settings, as it provides great light performance and maximum diamond security. Here to make that classic style more stylish is this twist on the partial bezel, which sets the diamond into a quirky wrapped solitaire setting. It’s as fun as it is glamorous.

The bar setting is one of the lesser known solitaire settings, and this particular solitaire setting is a take on that unusual style. Setting a princess cut stone directly into the band of a wide-band engagement ring gives it the sleek look and secure setting that a bezel setting can give a round stone. It’s a modern, innovative twist on a classically simple style.