The solitaire ring, what does it mean?

Although all jewelry is special, some hold a more special meaning due to the context in which they are exchanged. This is what happens with the solitaire ring, a jewel that is associated with proposals and marriage. This type of ring is very popular in celebrating love, but it is also a very fashionable ring today due to its ease of combining and its comfort to wear.

Do you want to know more about the solitaire ring and its meaning? We tell you everything so that it becomes your new favorite jewel.

What is the solitaire ring

The solitaire ring is a type of ring that has a stone in the center. Classic in style, the favorite material to use this type of ring is usually 18-karat gold, although lately sterling silver solitaires have become popular.

The center stone is usually a round diamond, but currently other stones and gems are also used, such as sapphires, rubies, emeralds...

What does the solitaire ring mean?

The solitaire ring is a symbol of feelings and affection towards a person. When you give this type of ring you are making a promise of love, as this jewel represents commitment and fidelity. That's where its leading role comes from in marriage proposals, since with this ring a promise of commitment and union is made.

Currently, the solitaire ring is the favorite type of engagement ring for proposals.

History of the solitaire ring

The origin of this ring seems to be in medieval European royalty. In ancient times, rings were given at the royal court, usually with sapphires or rubies, to promise their love until the time of the wedding. But the story goes that it was King Maximilian I of Austria, during the 15th century, who decided to give his future queen, Mary of Burgundy, a jewel made with diamonds. At that time diamond solitaires were not common, since there was no skill to work with this precious stone. Since then, orders with this type of ring have become popular to this day.

Placing a solitaire ring

Traditionally, this type of ring is placed on the ring finger. The reason for its location on this finger is not the result of chance, as there is a popular belief that this finger connects directly to the heart, through the “vena amoris”.

As for which hand, it was preferred to place it on the left due to its proximity to the heart, but this currently varies depending on the country. In Spain, for example, the solitaire ring is worn on the right hand until the wedding day. Afterwards, the alliance takes its place and the loner can move to the left hand or show off in front of the alliance.

How to choose the perfect solitaire

The choice of solitaire ring will depend on personal tastes. For some years now, the most popular gemstone in this type of jewelry is the diamond, but there are other precious stones and gems that will make the ring stand out.

It is also important to choose the material of the ring. The one chosen by most people is 18-karat gold, although many sterling silver designs are also currently chosen.

There is the option to personalize some models with an engraving, to make this very symbolic jewel even more special.

So… what is the difference between a solitaire ring and an engagement ring?

There are different nomenclatures, but they all refer to the same type of jewel. The engagement ring is the jewel that is given to make a promise of love and commitment before the wedding. And, for this, the protagonist is the solitaire ring, the piece of jewelry with a central stone about which we have learned more in this article. Therefore, we can say that they are synonyms that refer to exactly the same thing, but in a different context: the engagement ring represents the act and the solitaire ring is the piece of jewelry.

In conclusion, the solitaire ring is a powerful symbol of love and commitment. Through the decades, this ring has illustrated the stories of countless couples, each unique in their journey: a reminder of the shared promise and strength that exists in the simplicity of true love.

Discover at José Luis Joyerías the perfect solitaire ring model and make the moment of the proposal even more special. And don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

* This translation has been generated automatically.