What are ring enhancers?
If you own or are planning to own a solitaire ring, chances are you already know
what ring enhancers are. They are specialized rings made to go with solitaire diamond rings by either:
- a) stacking separate rings over and under the solitaire (insert rings), or
- b) by wrapping a single specially-designed ring around the solitaire ring (a Ring Wrap).
Ring enhancers differ from bands in one important way - their shape. They are designed to
enhance a solitaire ring by displaying additional diamonds and making it look more attractive. Bands, on the other hand, are not designed keeping other rings in mind. Bands are standalone items of jewelry. Ring enhancers are not.
What’s the purpose?
While principally meant to complement solitaire rings, ring enhancers were originally used as ring guards to protect the solitaire from damage. However, with consequent development and newer designs, ring enhancers have come to hold their own in the jewelry market. They can be used as wedding bands. More people are choosing to replace conventional wedding bands with ring enhancers. They also make good anniversary gifts.
How to choose one?
Besides the obvious, there are some points you always need to consider when buying a ring enhancer.
Metal
While there is no textbook guideline on choosing the metal, you should almost always go for the same metal as in your engagement ring. Remember, the enhancer will sit below (and around) your engagement ring and it’s important that they go well together. In some cases, two different metals complement each other so well that pairing them together further enhances the look. For example, yellow gold and white gold, when paired together, form an attractive dual-tone look. But, on the other hand, pairing gold with silver doesn’t create a better look than pairing gold with gold or silver with silver.
The right size
Size is the most important point you need to remember when buying an enhancer. As the ring enhancers sits around your engagement ring, it would be terrible to go for a ring that is too tight. Resizing an enhancer is a difficult task if not impossible. So, it would always be a good idea to go for an enhancer one size larger than the engagement ring.
Center stone
One of the key things to keep in mind is the shape and size of the center stone on your engagement ring. While most ring enhancers are designed to fit standard shapes and sizes of stones, not all stones are of standard shape and size. So, depending on the stone on your solitaire, you might have to narrow down the list. In any case, ask the retailer for the dimensions of the center stone in the enhancer.
Conclusion
While it may sound easy, settling on a ring enhancer that perfectly achieves what you want can take some time. They key is to be patient and refrain from impulse buying. Take your time to evaluate on the above-mentioned points and you will find the ring enhancer you are looking for.
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