Solitaire rings are the most popular form of engagement & anniversary rings. This is because of the brilliant sparkle that these rings have. I often get questions like, why do some solitaire rings sparkle more than others? Well, there are some factors that determine the intensity with which a diamond sparkles.
Diamond Cut
Out of the 4Cs of diamond (Cut, Clarity, Colour & Carat weight), the cut determines the sparkle of the diamond. A well cut diamond with 58 facets will have more reflection when the light passes through it creating a scintillation of spectral light & white light alternatively. This scintillation is called sparkle in layman’s terms.
Diamond Colour
The colour of the diamond helps too. A well cut diamond of superior colour will have better sparkle. Here we must understand that a well cut diamond with inferior colour will still sparkle better than a good colour diamond with poor cut.
Jewellery Setting
Another factor to look into is the type of setting the ring has. There are many types of jewellery setting like, Bezel, Pressure, Illusion, Prong etc. Prong setting is the most popular one in solitaire rings as it allows maximum light to pass through the diamond. The height of prongs can be customised according to the wearer’s comfort & style.
So the next time when you think of purchasing a solitaire ring, you know how to pick a good one!
