The solitaire diamond engagement ring was first introduced by Tiffany at the end of the 19th century and its style and elegance has ensured it remains a firm favourite even to this day. Couples all over the world still choose to mark their engagement with a beautiful solitaire diamond rings.

The solitaire diamond ring is typified by its elegant claw setting, which holds the stone into place. This setting is good because it allows for a maximum amount of diamond to be visible, allowing it to reflect the light in a most stunning way. The band of a solitaire engagement ring is almost always plain and simple, allowing the diamond to shine. A claw set solitaire is a very flexible piece of jewellery which can be set and reset several times if required.

It is thought that the diamond engagement ring dates back to the 15h century when a very famous Archduke from Austria gave his fiancée a diamond ring before their marriage. They have massively popular since then, and a solitaire diamond is considered the height of style and elegance and something most brides to be secretly hope for.