Whether you go for coloured diamonds or gemstones, ombre designs are a sophisticated but subtle choice for engagement rings. They work well in solitaire rings if you want to add more detail to pave stones. They’re also a good choice for traditional styles such as three-stone and halo. For modern designs like cluster or swirl styles, they are ideal for brides wanting something less conventional. Whatever setting or design you’re considering, ombre stones are versatile and easy to incorporate. Wondering whether this style is right for your engagement ring? Keep reading to get inspiration for your custom-designed ring.
Fall in Love With These Ombre Engagement Rings
From bold contrasts to barely-there colour gradients, here are some examples of ombre engagement rings to inspire your ring design.
Blue Sapphire Solitaire
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Sapphires are a popular choice for ombre rings, as they come in many shades of blue. From dark navy to bright blue, and all the way to muted shades of pastels, sapphires create the perfect gradient. Simple solitaire rings are ideal, with tiny pavé stones adding the ombre effect. With their cool tones, they work well in platinum or white gold bands. If you want something bolder, classic sapphires look good in yellow gold bands, too.
Yellow Gold Trilogy
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Trilogy or three-stone rings are romantic, symbolising your past, present, and future as a couple. These rings are ideal for ombre stones, with dark, medium, and light stones. Yellow diamonds, Morganite, yellow sapphire, and other yellow-toned stones blend into yellow gold bands, creating a ring that is warm and elegant. For a more subtle look, go with smaller stones and a finer band. Oval stones are universally flattering, but round stones look just as good.
Rose Purple Teardrop
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If it’s bold you’re going for, this ring is a stunner. A pale purple teardrop diamond sits in the centre, surrounded by a subtle halo of purple stones. With a rose gold band, the effect is feminine and unique. This ring would look equally good in any other diamond colour, with the tiny pavé diamonds in the halo creating the ombre effect. A white diamond and ombre stones would give it a more subtle look.
Champagne Diamond Cluster
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Champagne diamonds come in a variety of shades, from dark to very light. They work well in cluster designs, especially when set with white diamonds that blend into the pale champagne diamonds. This ring features a cluster of diamonds on a white gold band, with a cool tone that is modern yet minimal. For a bolder look, darker stones work equally well. A warmer metal would add more colour, especially if you choose deeper shades for the champagne diamonds.
Graduated Teal Sapphire
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This ring has a contemporary take on three-stone designs, with triangles set in a graduated design and teal sapphires ranging from dark to light. The yellow gold band brings out the warm shades of teal, while the geometric design gives it a unique look if you want an alternative to traditional shapes. It would work equally well in cool-toned metals or rose gold for something more dramatic.
Chocolate Diamond Twist
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Chocolate diamonds come in a variety of shades, from almost-black to very pale cream. In a twist design, tiny ombre stones can be set in a smooth gradient. Very dark chocolate diamonds slowly blend across the spectrum, reaching very pale diamonds at the end of the twist. A warm rose-gold shank crosses beneath the pave band, highlighting the contrast band to perfection.
If you’re thinking about an ombre ring for your custom design, we’re here to turn your ideas into reality. Contact the Cape Diamonds team, and let us help you start planning your dream engagement ring.