Shape
Round cut diamonds (also called brilliant-cut diamonds) are revered for their classic shape and incredible sparkle. Cut with 58 facets — or 57, if there is no culet — the round shape was designed to produce as much sparkle as possible. As sparkle is what many people are looking for when they buy a diamond, round cuts are immensely popular.
60% of the diamonds in our inventory are round-shaped, making it easy for you to find the right one for your needs. Not only are round cut diamonds the most sparkly, but they are also the most popular diamond shape. However, because they are the most sparkly and the most popular, this makes them the most expensive diamond shape.
Round cut diamonds are perfect for custom jewelry, such as earrings and pendants. To make your round cut diamond appear even larger, choose a halo setting. Or let your round cut diamond stand out on its own in a solitaire setting.
Ring Style
Sidestone engagement rings are one of the most popular setting styles at Ritani. This style features feature smaller diamonds in the band for added artistry and sparkle. Sidestone engagement rings pair beautifully with all diamond shapes, but look especially stunning with emerald-cut diamonds or Asscher-cut diamonds. These step-cut diamond-shapes don't sparkle much, so a diamond sidestone setting will add more sparkle to the ring. There are many different ways in which diamonds can be set into the band of an engagement ring, each creating a different look. French-set diamonds are diamonds that are raised, allowing extra light to enter the stone, and are set with tiny beads of metal. Pavé diamonds look like they are paved into the band and are set with tiny points of metal. Micropavé diamonds are set the same way, but with smaller clusters of diamonds set closer together. Channel-set diamonds are the most secure - they are held within a metal channel.
Metal
White Gold is the most popular choice for engagement rings. It is made by mixing gold with other alloys such as nickel, palladium or silver to give it it's white color. It is available in varying proportions of gold which is measured in karats. 18K white gold is composed of 75% gold and 25% alloy, while 14K white gold has only about 58% gold and is therefore cheaper.
Although white gold is called white, it has a slight yellowish or off white color. Therefore it is coated with rhodium which has a reflective bright white color. Additionally, rhodium is much harder than white gold and will therefore make your ring more scratch resistant. If your white gold ring starts looking slightly yellow, it may be a sign that the rhodium plating is wearing off. But fear not, at Ritani we've got you covered. Just send us in your ring and we'll do the plating free of charge.
Lab Grown and Natural Diamonds
To complete your engagement ring, choose from our large selection of certified natural and lab grown diamonds. Whether you are looking for a 1 carat diamond or a 5 carat diamond, you are sure to find something that matches your expectations. Save 40% or more by choosing from our lab grown diamond collections.
All Ritani diamonds are certified by independent diamond grading laboratories. Our earth grown diamonds are certified by either the AGS or GIA – the two most respected independent grading labs in the world, while most of our lab grown diamonds are certified by IGI, the most respected independent lab diamond grading labaratory.
If you need help selecting your White Gold Round Cut Sidestone Engagement Rings, reach out to us at 1-888-9RITANI or chat now.
