Bar setting engagement rings add a modern touch to any ring design. As the name suggests, this setting features a bar to hold stones in place. This type of setting is often used in side stone rings, as it accentuates the centre stone as well as the side stones on either side. It is also used in eternity-style rings, including five-stone or multi-stone rings. It can turn a plain solitaire ring into something contemporary and unique. If you’re looking for a ring that is a little more contemporary than rings with prongs or similar settings, bar settings will be a great choice for your engagement ring.
Contemporary Bar Setting Engagement Rings
To give you some inspiration on how bar settings can be used on engagement rings, here are a few examples that showcase the beauty of this setting.
Solid Suspension
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This simple design combines a single solitaire diamond, a bar setting and a suspension design. It is a bolder take on the traditional solitaire design. The suspension works well with the bars, positioning the centre stone so that it takes centre stage. Cool-toned metals such as white gold or platinum work well with this ring.
Three Stone
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Three-stone or trinity rings remain a classic choice for rings. These rings are romantic and extremely versatile. Representing your past, present and future, the design is perfect for romantics. The bar version of the trinity ring is bolder than more delicate styles. Stones are highlighted, with the bars adding extra detail to the overall design.
Five Stone
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For something delicate, five-stone rings are always beautiful. These are a great option if you plan to stack your rings with wedding bands and other rings. They also work well on their own for those who prefer subtle rings. Five stone rings can be symbolic, representing anything from the number of years you have been together, the month or day you met, the month of your engagement or any other special moment.
Wide Set
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If chunky styles are your thing, this ring will be eye-catching in all the right ways. A wide rose gold band features a centre emerald-cut or rectangular stone, with smaller square-cut stones positioned on the side, separated by bars. A warm-toned band adds to this statement ring but cool-toned metals would work, too.
Solitaire Pave
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A more subtle design, on the other hand, is this delicate solitaire pave ring. Rather than the traditional pave setting, tiny diamonds are set along the band between bars, leading up to the centre solitaire diamond. This ring can be a great option if you want to go with something classic with a bit of a twist.
Side Stone
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Side stones can include classic round diamonds or any other cut. Baguette diamonds are always a great choice for side stones as they have an elongated shape that works well along bands. In this design, an Asscher cut solitaire is flanked by tiny baguette diamonds and set on a fine gold band.
Baguette Trinity
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At Cape Diamonds, we have a wide variety of side stone rings, including trilogy or trinity rings. In this design, baguette diamonds are used as side stones, with bars separating pave stones running along the band. A solitaire diamond takes centre stage, with bars on either side. The Trilogy Round Diamond With Baguette Side Diamonds ring is available in rose gold, yellow gold, white gold and platinum.
Minimal Solitaire
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Bar settings can work in very simple solitaire designs, too. This ring has no side stones or pave stones. The focus is on the single diamond, which is highlighted in a bar setting. The result is a simple, elegant ring that will look good in any type of metal.
If you’re thinking of using a bar setting design for your ring, our custom ring design service will help you create your dream ring. Contact Cape Diamonds to find out more.