Diamond Wedding Bands
Is anything more elegant than diamond wedding bands? It's hard to conceive. For generations, no centuries, this gem has been at the pinnacle of symbols for strength, durability and sheer beauty. Nothing reflects light the way a diamond does. Nothing says devotion and long-lasting commitment as strongly. Nothing else says: nothing less will do.
Picture in your mind that traditional slim engagement ring. Isn't the brilliant platinum offset beautifully by a square-cut center stone ringed with four more? Of course. Doesn't that superb wedding band blend perfectly thanks to the row of Princess cut diamonds that support and complete the design? No one could deny it.
Diamond wedding bands also provide one of the industry's latest fashion trends - that actually goes back to France more than two centuries ago: invisible settings. In this technique the stones are cut and placed, as usual, to connect to structures in the metal ring below. But the girdle is designed to show no prongs, no supports, no visible setting.
A 1/2 carat of stones will appear much larger when set together. At the same time, because the diamonds are separate, light is bounced from one to the next and not just within the stone. The result is dazzling. The effect is one of enhanced beauty from a series of close-set 'ice blocks' that shine like crystalline snow in winter sunlight.
Even a traditional semi-mount remains a great favorite, though. The reason isn't far to seek. These engagement or wedding rings continue to feature a fine diamond in an unparalleled way. Picture a superb 1-carat blue-white stone sitting atop a mount on a yellow gold band. The brilliant colors reflected create a lovely vision that makes this design a neverending success story.
But jewelry designers are nothing if not restless. Investigate some contemporary styles and you'll quickly agree that their efforts are not wasted.
A white gold band studded with yellow diamonds around the entire perimeter will amaze not just you but any onlooker. From any angle these stylish modern looks are stunning. Set a set of perfect white stones in a rose gold band. You won't have to wonder why designers are stretching themselves to devise new and ever more amazing styles. The effect says it all. Alternate the gems with rubies or emeralds and you have a wedding ring that will be passed down proudly for generations to come.
Have you ever seen a 4mm band of yellow gold with a white gold or platinum center strip? Nothing to get excited about, eh? Ok. Stud the front with a set of three square-cut diamonds lovingly embraced by deep blue sapphires. Now you have a wedding band that will generate excitement wherever it appears. That combination of a simple elegant band and stunning jewels is what provides contrast to stir the passions.
Whether your taste runs along the elegant and never-out-of-fashion traditional, or you are looking for the contemporary styles that will be popular a hundred years from now, there's a diamond wedding band or engagement ring perfect for you.
