A solitaire ring is beautiful on its own. But the perfect band rings can quickly add elegance to your solitaire. From simple stacking bands to colourful and bold diamond band rings, the right bands will bring balance, sparkle, and personality to your solitaire without overtaking the solitaire! Here are the Top 10 band rings to accent and complement any solitaire.
Top 10 Band Rings That Go With a Solitaire Ring
1. Classic Pavé Diamond Band
A timeless option, the pavé diamond band provides soft sparkle and shimmer without distracting from the solitaire. This is for the bride who prefers a more subtle sense of elegance.
2. Micro Pavé Eternity Band
Delicate, yet brilliant, the micro pavé eternity band provides continuous sparkle around the entire finger, making it a great choice for a woman who loves bright, brilliant, and lightweight jewellery.
3. Contoured Band
This design has a soft curve that allows the band to "hug" the solitaire and maintain a seamless, soft look, allowing for a sculpted appearance.
4. Chevron (V-Shaped) Band
Contemporary in style, this design hugs and shapes the solitaire, while adding a beautiful lift to oval, pear and marquise shape stones.
5. Channel-Set Diamond Band
By embedding diamonds in a solid metal channel, channel-set bands provide solid structure, protection, and lasting durability through a sleek design.
6. Twisted or Braided Band
Stylish and symbolic, the twisted design creates a reminder of unity and harmony. Twisted or braided bands add texture, dimension, and depth to an otherwise basic solitaire ring.
7. Knife-Edge Metal Band
For the minimalist bride, this design has the main element as the crisp metal lines, perfect for a bride who loves clean structure and elegance without the diamonds.
8. Bezel-Set Diamond Band
With a modern spin on a vintage design, the diamonds are secured in the band by bezel-setting them within the surrounding metal. Bezel-set diamonds ensure practicality while providing a unique yet elegant purpose, making this design ideal for women who live active lifestyles.
9. Marquise or Pear-Shaped Diamond Band
A floral, delicate and unique band that provides the solitaire stack with decadence and artistry.
10. Full or Half Eternity Band
Eternity bands are classic and traditional, representing forever, commitment, and endless sparkle, so they are meaningful to incorporate into your rings of solitaires.
How to Choose the Perfect Band Ring
Finding the right band ring begins with identifying your solitaire’s setting and your style. Low-set solitaire rings are best complemented with either contoured or chevron bands. High-set solitaires will stack with average to straight bands, eternity bands, and additional styles that offer pave bands. If your preference is comfy for daywear, then channel or bezel-set bands are fixed and snag-free glamour. If you want more drama, then marquise bands, twisted designs, and diamond-heavy bands will create adequate boldness. However, if you're a minimalist, plain metal or knife-edge bands create a clean & sophisticated look. The dream is to create a balanced stack that harmonises contrast in sparkle, silhouette, and meaning.
How to Create a Balanced and Beautiful Ring Stack
Once you’ve selected your ideal band rings, the next step is to arrange them in a visually balanced way that feels inviting and that you can wear every day. Start with the solitaire in the centre, stacking bands that gradually form symmetry on each side. While you want to create balance by mixing styles, consider mixing textures too, such as a wow pavé band with a smooth metal band next to it - this will add depth and dimension to your stack without distracting from your centre stone. Comfort is key; if your bands don’t contour, make sure they are flush or pair well, even if they don’t sit evenly. You want the stack to feel intentional and balanced, and above all, make it you.
Complete Your Look With Our Signature Collections
Beyond band rings, to complete your look, take a look at our complete assortment of fine jewellery made to go with any solitaire. Lab-grown diamond rings and wedding bands, as well as our fine bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, are all crafted with timeless detail and the everyday elegance you crave. Whether you're building a full bridal stack or looking to curate a modern, minimalist look, our collections feature classic styles that pair perfectly with your solitaire.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What band ring looks best with a solitaire ring?
Eternity bands, pavé bands, and contoured bands, to name the most popular choices, all add to the centre stone while allowing it to shine and remain the star of the show.
2. Can I mix different metals while stacking with my solitaire?
Absolutely, mixed-metal stacks are on-trend! Mixing white gold, yellow gold and rose gold adds depth and diversity to your solitaire ring.
3. Do all band rings sit flush with my solitaire?
Not all the time. Some solitaires have very low settings, which require a contoured or curved band that allows the band ring to sit nicely next to the solitaire ring. High-set solitaires generally work better with straight bands.
4. How many bands fit well with a solitaire?
Most people like one or two bands for simplicity, but you can wear multiple bands depending on how comfortable you are in your ring and the look you prefer.
5. What type of band ring works best with an active lifestyle?
Look for durable styles, like a channel set, bezel set, or plain metal.
