Pear cut solitaire engagement rings in yellow gold

A classic Solitaire engagement ring is one of the three more traditional VRAI solitaire settings. It features a single platinum or solid gold band (that can be pavé or plain) and four prongs that hold a single diamond in place. The prongs differentiate this setting from the Signature 6 Prong and the Signature Solitaire setting.

Nearly every style of VRAI wedding bands can pair with Solitaire engagement rings. For Signature Solitaires, Signature 6-Prongs, Halos, Hidden Halos, Classic Two-Tones, and Signature Bezel engagement rings, almost all wedding bands will match. For those who have chosen a Knife-Edge Solitaire, a Curator, or a Signature V engagement ring, there are matching wedding rings that perfectly mirror each style. Learn more on how to pair your wedding band with a solitaire ring.

Depending on the style, a Solitaire engagement ring usually signals to the world that you have timelessly elegant taste. Its symbolic meaning is entirely up to you and your partner, and may also vary depending on your chosen diamond shape. But generally, the single diamond highlighted in the ring symbolizes your unity as a couple, or is a celebration of having found “the one.”

In short, yes, a 6-prong Solitaire engagement ring is more secure than a 4-prong engagement ring. But 4-prong settings are still incredibly secure, so deciding between settings should be based on your style and taste. 

The two additional prongs featured in a 6-prong setting will add an extra layer of security to your diamond solitaire. Individuals might choose this setting for that reassurance or simply because they love the style. 

But both 4 and 6-prong settings need basic care; you should always remove your engagement ring before any sort of manual labor, like gardening, or before exercising with weights or practicing yoga, for example. This protects it from scratching or, in a rare worse case scenario, knocking your diamond loose.

Both Halo and Hidden Halo engagement rings are Solitaire engagement rings. They both feature a single diamond. So a “halo” does not need to be added — VRAI already offers a Halo and Hidden Halo collection that highlights each of our ten diamond shapes.

If there are additional details that you’d like to add to any of our Solitaire engagement rings, it’s best to speak with our diamond experts or to start the custom-design process. Our team can offer expert advice on your design inspiration, as well as guide you seamlessly through the white-glove custom process. Learn more.

A diamond Solitaire is considered the traditional setting for an engagement ring, whereas  Toi et Moi or Three Stone engagement rings continue to grow in popularity. But certain styles of Solitaire engagement rings are more traditional than others. A Signature Solitaire or Classic Solitaire are the most well-known styles, whereas a Two Tone or Classic Hidden Halo add a unique twist to this timeless setting.

There are three settings in particular that will make your Solitaire VRAI created diamond look larger. The first is a Cathedral engagement ring setting that lifts the diamond closer to the eye. After that, there are Halo engagement rings and Bezel engagement rings that make the center stone look bigger with additional metal or pavé-set diamonds. Choosing elongated diamond shapes such as Marquise, Pear, Emerald, or Oval cut diamonds will also make it appear bigger.