Ring Bling: Timeless Styles She’ll Simply Love

So you�ve found the person you want to marry, maybe have children with and, eventually, grow old with. It doesn't matter if she�s a no-nonsense, independent person who dismissed the entire of soul mates until now, a born romantic or one of those who�re quietly optimistic. When it comes to love every woman wants an incredible engagement ring to show off to her friends, wear to work on a daily basis that�ll get gasps of admiration, and a piece of highly romantic jewelry that suits her personality to treasure forever. We know that there are quite a few options when it comes to picking the perfect ring so we�ve compiled a list of some of the very best settings on offer.

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Beautiful Pave Beads

This setting takes its name from the French verb to �pa-vay� which literally means to pave something so in this case the ring band is paved with diamonds. This means that the diamonds are nestled as close together as possible, without any gaps, and with tiny individual metal beads or prongs that help to hold each delicate gem firmly in place. The overall effect is absolutely stunning with hundreds of jewels sitting together on the band that glimmer all at once, giving off a lovely, sharp sparkle when they catch the light.

Heavenly Halo

One of the prettiest, unique settings the halo envelopes the diamond in a glittery circle or square of diamonds giving it an extra special finish. It also helps to make a smaller diamond look bigger, or give a ring some more sparkle. Halo engagement rings have become incredibly popular with celebrities often choosing this opulent, gorgeous design. You can also purchase a double halo engagement ring which has not one, but two concentric circles that caress the center diamond. Halo rings are also easily customized with diamond color, size, and even placement being entirely optional. Flickr Photo From: Guian Bolisay

Classic Three Stone

Three stone engagement rings are perfect for real romantics as each gem is said to symbolize the couple�s past, present and future together. It�s a highly versatile design and can be given on other occasions such as anniversaries. Not all the stones have to be the same size, often the middle stone is bigger than the side stones, but the most popular diamond cut for this particular setting is a princess or brilliant round cut. Three stone rings stand the test of time and can be easily customized with a birthstone or a favorite color by changing the sidetones to reflect personal tastes. Flickr Photo From: Guian Bolisay  

Elegant Solitaire

Flickr Photo From: Guian Bolisay

One of the most popular choices in the early nineties the solitaire is simple, elegant and gives all the attention to the sparkling diamond nestled in the middle. A solitaire or prong setting holds the diamond securely in place using around four or six metal prongs. Check how high the setting will sit as prongs can have a habit of catching on clothes but that's easily solved by using flat or round edges. Solitaires are an excellent choice for someone who leads a pretty active lifestyle and likes jewelry that�s beautiful but not too cluttered.