How to Customize Your Solitaire Engagement Ring

A solitaire is a traditional engagement ring. But what makes it great is the capability to customize it to be your own. Nowadays, you can have infinite options to customize and design your solitaire ring in terms of style, shape, encasement, and metal without compromising the aesthetics, as well as morals. 

Solitaire diamond rings make it possible to choose either a simplified design or a vintage-style romantic design to be customized in accordance with the nature of your love story and personality.

In this blog, we’ll discuss how to customize a solitaire engagement ring with lab-grown diamond, and then we will take you through all the steps to design a custom engagement ring.

Why Choose a Lab-Grown Diamond for Your Custom Ring

A lab-grown diamond solitaire is not only environmentally friendly but also affordable. These types of diamonds are formed in a controlled setting with the identical carbon structure and characteristics of natural diamonds, and thus, they appear and act the same.

Why select lab-grown diamonds for solitaire ring customization?

• Eco-friendly & Ethical: Zero mining means less environmental influence.
  

• Cost-Efficient: You receive a larger and superior quality diamond at a cheaper price.
  

• Customizable Design Options: You have an extended budget, so you can afford to go wild on a setting, metal, or personalization.

As in 2025 there's an increasing number of consumers switch to jewelry made with lab-grown diamonds, you can be confident that your custom engagement ring will sparkle as much, but it will be a more beneficial, sustainable choice.

Choosing the Right Diamond Shape

The shape of the diamond is one of the initial choices to be made when creating a unique engagement ring. Every shape will have a varying aesthetic, and some will better fit in a particular environment or in certain metals.

The most popular cuts are the following

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond

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The round diamond shape is one of the most beautiful, classy, and traditional option that you can pick. Opt and customize for a classic Round Diamond Solitaire ring or the round lab diamond solitaire accent bridal ring set, the choice is yours.

Oval Cut Diamond

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The Oval diamond shape gives a skinny effect on the finger and has a soft and romantic appearance. At Ouros Jewels, you’ll be spoilt for choices with our huge collection of oval designs like the Oval Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring or the Oval Diamond Button Back Solitaire Engagement Ring.

Princess Cut Diamond

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Princess cut is one of the best diamond cut for solitaire wedding ring. Modern and square-shaped with sharp edges and incredible brilliance, the princess cut is bold and beautiful. It’s perfect for someone who wants a sleek yet sparkling ring. Try our Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring. or the Princess Cut Lab Diamond Solitaire Bridal Set .

Cushion Cut Diamond

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Where vintage charm meets modern luxury, the cushion cut features soft, rounded corners and a pillow-like shape. It’s romantic and full of fire. Choose from our Cushion Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring or the Cushion Cut Solitaire Accent Ring for a chic vintage vibe .

Pear Shaped Diamond

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The pear diamond, with its teardrop shape, offers a unique and elongating silhouette. It’s elegant and eye-catching. Fall in love with our Pear Cut Solitaire Lab Diamond Engagement Ring or opt for the stunning Pear Cut Halo Solitaire Accent Engagement Ring

Asscher Cut Diamond

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Sophisticated and structured, the Asscher cut features a square shape with step-cut facets that produce a hall-of-mirrors effect. This vintage-style cut is perfect in Art Deco settings. Try the Asscher Cut Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring or the Asscher Diamond Bezel Set Solitaire Ring and get compliments from everyone!

Marquise Diamond

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With its elongated body and pointed tips, the marquise cut makes the finger appear longer and slimmer. This regal cut stands out in any crowd. Consider our Marquise Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring or the Marquise Lab Diamond Solitaire Accent Bridal Ring Set which can be always customized as per your liking.

Radiant Cut Diamond

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Combining the brilliance of a round with the shape of an emerald, the radiant cut is a true sparkle powerhouse. Its cropped corners give it a chic, modern edge. Choose the Radiant Cut Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring or the Radiant Cut Solitaire Accent Bridal Ring Set
to capture modern glamour.

Heart Shaped Diamond

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The ultimate symbol of love, the heart cut diamond is sweet, rare, and undeniably romantic. A perfect choice for sentimental souls. Discover our Lab Grown Heart-shaped diamond Ring or Heart Shaped Diamond Solitaire Accent Ring.

Moval Cut Diamond

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Stepped in history and charm, old cuts like the Old Mine and Old European Cut feature hand-cut facets and a soft, romantic glow. They’re perfect for vintage-style rings. Explore our Old Mine Cut Moval Lab Diamond Engagement Ring or the Moval Cut Accent Diamond Engagement Ring.

Picking the Perfect Ring Setting

The setting not only holds your diamond but also gives your ring its character. It is essential to obtain one that can balance beauty and practicality. Let’s see how to choose ring setting for solitaire.

1. Prong Setting

It is the most traditional solitaire mounting in which little metal claws support the cut diamond, letting as much light as possible into the jewelry.

Make it retro with the Old Mine Cushion Lab Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, which has a fine prong design that allows the diamond to really sparkle.

2. Bezel Setting

The diamond is surrounded by a metal rim (bezel) and which provides increased protection and a more contemporary look, perfect when it comes to a busy lifestyle.

To mix safety and vintage beauty, check out the Bezel Set Old Mine Cushion Cut Solitaire Ring to achieve a chic, low-profile effect.

3. Cathedral Setting

This luxurious style raises the diamond above the band on arches that look like the cathedral windows, making it majestic and elevated in appearance.

The Old European Round Cut Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring demonstrates the way a cathedral arch may lift a Moval-cut lab diamond to create a dramatic effect.

Tip: Lifestyle factors should be put into consideration when selecting a setting. Prong is perfect in brilliance, bezel in durability, and cathedral in elegance. Never put beauty at the expense of comfort.

Choosing a Metal for the Band

The metal band determines the general look of your ring. The choices are popular:

• White Gold: Contemporary, minimalistic, and illusionistic diamond brilliance.

• Yellow Gold: Heart-warming and conventional; goes with antique cuts.

• Rose Gold: Soft, feminine, and romantic pink.

• Platinum: Tough, non-allergic, and most exquisite.

Metals used in the different lab-created diamond rings complement the individual metals in different ways.

Seeking a wild retro style? Old European Round Cut With Milgrain Work Ring in yellow gold has a deep traditional glamour. Prefer romance? The Antique Old cut pear-shaped solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring resembles ethereal rose gold.

Durability Tip: Platinum is excellent day to day wear and is more expensive. White gold comes cheap and might require rhodium coating as it ages. Select those that suit your lifestyle and how you would like them maintained.

Adding Personal Touches

Selecting the diamond and the metal is not the end of customisation. It is just a few personal details that can turn your solitaire into something very special.

• Engraving

Put initials, a special date, or a personal message in the band.

• Hidden Halos & Basket Designs

Add an extra touch of bling with a secret halo underneath a diamond, or pick a personalized basket to fit your personality. The Hidden Halo Pear Diamond Engagement Ring is ideal, and the hidden halo is concealed under the main gemstone-a great gift idea, for a person in love with unexceptional dazzling effects.

• Mixed Metals & Decorative Prongs

Add a contrast or some special edge through a mixed-metal band or sculpted prongs. The Vintage Art Deco Engagement Ring is a good option to pursue if a ring with a lot of design nuances and customization options is desired.

Hint: Do not forget about the ring profile. It becomes even more special when it has side details such as filigree, milgrain, or secret stones.

Working with a Jeweler or an Online Customization Tool

It is possible to design solitaire ring online with the help of a trusted jeweler such as Ouros Jewels. Ouros is focused on jewelry made of lab-grown diamonds and has an intuitive design process.