As their name implies, accent stone engagement rings offer a simple way to enhance the look of your ring. If you are choosing a smaller diamond for your ring, smaller accent stones can make the size of your ring look larger. Accent stones also add colour and visual detail. These stones can range from diamonds to colourful gemstones, working well in a variety of ring designs. From romantic classics such as three-stone rings to modern clusters and other designs, we’ve put together a list of engagement rings featuring accent stones.
Get Inspired by These Accent Stone Engagement Rings
Here are just a few ideas on how you could incorporate accent stones into your engagement ring.
Black and White
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For a minimal, elegant twist on the classic three-stone ring, this design features a centre marquise diamond flanked by two black pear-cut diamonds. The contrast between black and white makes this ring stands out. It remains an understated ring that subtly adds visual detail. Other coloured diamonds or gemstones could be used instead of black diamonds.
Five Stone
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Alexandrite side stones bring deep shades of purple into this ring, while a cool round diamond sits at the centre. The tapered side stones add balance to this design. This design is extremely versatile, working well with any type of stone, shape and metal band. If you’re choosing a five-stone ring, however, the most important thing is to ensure that the centre stone is not overpowered by the side stones.
Rosy Petals
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This feminine ring is delicate and pretty. An oval diamond is flanked by small marquise diamonds, forming petals. A delicate gold band adds to the elegance of this ring. You could add more contrast by choosing coloured stones such as pink sapphires or deep green emeralds to enhance the petals.
Hidden Halo
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From the Cape Diamonds Hidden Halo collection, this ring looks like a classic solitaire at a glance, with a pave-encrusted band. Take a closer look, and you will see a hidden band of pave stones wrapped around the base of the setting, just above the band. If you want something unique, this ring will be perfect.
Modern Cluster
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Cluster rings remain a popular choice for those seeking contemporary designs. The beauty of these rings is their versatility. As they are not restricted by size, order or other factors, there is a lot of room to get creative. These rings typically have an asymmetrical design, with a centre diamond that is flanked on either side by additional smaller stones of various sizes.
Morganite Tutu
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There’s a reason that morganite rings are considered one of the most feminine designs. With their warm rosy colour, these stones are romantic and elegant. They are especially beautiful on rose gold bands. This ring ups the elegance, with a tutu or ballerina design. These designs feature a centre stone that is surrounded by small diamonds – usually a mixture of baguette and round or oval shapes.
Platinum Tiara
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Tiara rings are a good option if you are going for stacked engagement and wedding ring sets. They are also gorgeous on their own, with a design that resembles a tiara. The centre stone is capped by a crown of stones, with a larger stone at the pointed tip. Keep the tiara with all diamonds or add other stones within the upper part for more visual detail.
Diamond Drops
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From the Cape Diamonds Diamond Drop collection, The Blushing Bride ring features a series of small diamonds positioned along a fine yellow gold band. A solitaire diamond sits at the centre. This design is available in white gold, rose gold and platinum.
Looking for more ideas on how to incorporate accent stones into your ring? Cape Diamonds offers a bespoke design service that will help you create your dream engagement ring.