Cathedral Engagement Ring

Cathedral style engagement rings have a certain elegance to them that is a result of the extra detail you can incorporate into the gallery underside of the center diamond.

Cathedral engagement ring.

Cathedral shank and delicate petal prong details. Vintage style cathedral setting engagement ring designs. The two sides of the ring shank lift up the diamond together while a bridge of metal joins the sides beneath the head of diamond. A toast to everlasting beauty and elegance the cathedral engagement ring is our modern take on a traditional design.

The name in italian is duomo. The cathedral engagement ring setting got its name because it s shape mimics the grace and elegance of a cathedral a cathedral is a christian church which contains the seat of a bishop. Graceful arches are formed by the style s long architectural lines for a beautiful duality of minimal and artistic appeal. The cathedral is a big and impressive building with arches that frame and support the ceiling in a stable way.

This design mimics the idea of a cathedral building. Cathedral designs are desirable for how they elevate the diamond giving it visual prominence while also providing additional structural integrity. With more room to work with you are able to include additional pave diamonds or metal work to the ring to give it some extra flair and appeal see oval engagement ring to the left. A cathedral engagement ring is widely known as a ring style for solitaire settings.

This diamond ring literally is the star of the show when it comes to being flashy and being full of brilliance. Engagement ring setting types such as the tension setting or the traditional bezel setting both hold the diamond in a sturdy grip that goes up to its girdle but they don t resemble a cathedral s arches. But most importantly we recommend purchasing your ring from a reputable vendor. Cathedral settings are beautiful engagement rings with unique characteristics and classic lines.

Surrounded in a halo of star burst melees this star shaped engagement ring will make heads turn.