Solitaire Ring, the Symbol of Eternal Love

Solitaire ring, the symbol of eternal love, is the quintessential engagement gift. The solitaire ring has always held the allure of an important piece of jewelry, destined to highlight the most significant moments in a couple’s life. Among these, first and foremost, the promise of marriage.

The solitaire is called so because it is a ring with a single precious stone, very often a diamond, set on the metal ring, almost always in gold. Besides the stone, the design is also important: it is essential to choose the setting most suitable for the stone’s cut and the jewelry’s style. For this reason, artisan jewelry increasingly uses 3D design to study the ring model based on the client’s needs.

Solitaire Ring, the Symbol of Eternal Love

The history of the solitaire ring: from 1400 to “a diamond is forever”

The solitaire ring is a fairly recent tradition, but the custom of giving a ring to the future bride dates back to Roman times. At that time, the habit of wearing it on the ring finger of the left hand also spread. It was believed that from this finger started the so-called “vena amoris,” the vein of love that connects the hand to the heart.

The first engagement ring with stones in history is the one that, in 1477, Archduke Maximilian I of Habsburg gave to his betrothed Mary of Burgundy. The detail was significant: the ring was embellished with diamonds set in the shape of an “M.” From then on, the tradition of giving a ring as a promise of marriage was consolidated. In the 17th century, poesy rings (or posey) became popular in France and England, inside which verses of poetry or brief declarations of love were engraved. Also in England, during the Victorian era, rings decorated with precious stones and diamonds from South Africa were used.

After World War I, the jewelry sector also suffered the effects of the economic crisis, especially in the United States. In 1938, De Beers, one of the largest diamond mining companies, involved famous Hollywood actresses in an advertising campaign to relaunch the sale of these rings.

Having overcome World War II as well, it was De Beers that established the success of the diamond solitaire ring. In 1947, advertiser Mary Frances Gerety created the famous slogan “A diamond is forever” for the company, which became famous worldwide. Since then, the diamond solitaire has become the symbol of the promise of marriage.

The most Famous Solitaires

The solitaire ring is certainly the favorite jewelry of entertainment divas, and some have gained celebrity thanks to the stars who wore them. In first place is certainly the one that actress Elizabeth Taylor received as a gift from her husband Richard Burton in 1968, a ring with the famous 33.19-carat Krupp diamond. The ring, also known as the “Elizabeth Taylor Diamond,” was then sold in 2011 for $8.8 million along with other jewelry belonging to the actress.

About $5 million would have been the cost of the engagement ring given by rapper Jay-Z to singer and actress Beyoncé, which features an 18-carat diamond. Another famous solitaire ring is the one that Paris Hilton, heiress and reality star, had received from her ex-fiancé, actor Chris Zylka: a 20-carat pear-shaped diamond, worth $2 million.

How to Choose a Solitaire Ring

The certificate of guarantee for a diamond

There are several aspects to consider when choosing a solitaire, starting with the stone. As we have already said, diamond is widely used, but you can also choose other precious stones, based on personal taste. For diamonds, the fundamental characteristics are the “four Cs,” from the initials of the four English words colour, clarity, cut, and carat. Note that carats do not indicate the size of the diamond, as is often believed, but the weight: one carat equals 0.2 grams. Another important aspect for diamonds, but also for other precious stones, is the certificate of authenticity and the guarantee of choosing ethical stones, that is, gems that are extracted and processed while respecting workers’ rights and environmental protection.

Daverio1933 diamonds are all certified and guaranteed

The crafting of a Daverio1933 solitaire ring

A fundamental element when choosing a solitaire ring is the jewelry’s design, which can range between styles and models, based on the chosen stone and the taste of the person for whom the ring is intended. The designer’s skill is combined with technology: once the jewelry is designed, 3D design allows for the creation of a virtual model to create a unique and original piece of jewelry.

A solitaire ring can also be purchased online: the important thing is to choose a jewelry store that guarantees secure online purchases. Daverio1933 offers in its online shop numerous solitaire models with diamonds of different carats and the possibility to create a custom ring. Another important aspect is the packaging, which Daverio always takes care of in every detail, even for jewelry purchased online.