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Rectangular center ring surrounded by a small stone halo.

Rectangular Halo Engagement Rings: Profile, Fit...

Explore a rectangular halo engagement ring from the front and side, with practical advice on setting height, wedding band fit and care.

Rectangular Halo Engagement Rings: Profile, Fit...

Explore a rectangular halo engagement ring from the front and side, with practical advice on setting height, wedding band fit and care.

Warm colored center stone surrounded by a halo in a white metal ring.

Halo or No Halo: Choosing an Engagement Ring Se...

Compare halo and solitaire engagement ring settings through original photos, with advice on center size, height, wedding band fit and care.

Halo or No Halo: Choosing an Engagement Ring Se...

Compare halo and solitaire engagement ring settings through original photos, with advice on center size, height, wedding band fit and care.

Oval center ring on a white metal band with small accent stones.

Yellow Gold or White Gold for an Engagement Ring?

Compare yellow and white gold engagement ring settings, including karat content, finish, maintenance and how the metal works with a center stone.

Yellow Gold or White Gold for an Engagement Ring?

Compare yellow and white gold engagement ring settings, including karat content, finish, maintenance and how the metal works with a center stone.

Oval center engagement ring with large round stones around the band.

Choosing a Wedding Ring to Wear with Your Engag...

Choose a wedding ring around comfort, metal, setting clearance and the engagement ring you plan to wear beside it.

Choosing a Wedding Ring to Wear with Your Engag...

Choose a wedding ring around comfort, metal, setting clearance and the engagement ring you plan to wear beside it.

Square center ring with two rows of stones across a broad band.

Princess Cut Diamond Rings: Settings and Corner...

Explore princess cut diamond rings, including solitaire and wider settings, with guidance on protecting corners and confirming the center stone details.

Princess Cut Diamond Rings: Settings and Corner...

Explore princess cut diamond rings, including solitaire and wider settings, with guidance on protecting corners and confirming the center stone details.

Several diamond bands with different widths worn on one hand.

Choosing a Diamond Band: Coverage, Comfort and ...

Compare full and partial diamond bands, stone shapes, setting height and sizing before choosing a ring to wear alone or beside an engagement ring.

Choosing a Diamond Band: Coverage, Comfort and ...

Compare full and partial diamond bands, stone shapes, setting height and sizing before choosing a ring to wear alone or beside an engagement ring.

Side profile of a raised marquise center ring in white metal.

Marquise Diamond Rings: Shape, Setting and Cust...

Explore marquise diamond ring proportions, pointed tip protection, side stones and setting choices using original archive photographs.

Marquise Diamond Rings: Shape, Setting and Cust...

Explore marquise diamond ring proportions, pointed tip protection, side stones and setting choices using original archive photographs.

A ring being placed on a hand in the original 2021 engagement gallery.

Alexa Collins and Tom Shields: Our 2021 Engagem...

A look back at Alexa Collins and Tom Shields’ 2021 engagement story and the round diamond ring featured by Diamonds by Raymond Lee.

Alexa Collins and Tom Shields: Our 2021 Engagem...

A look back at Alexa Collins and Tom Shields’ 2021 engagement story and the round diamond ring featured by Diamonds by Raymond Lee.

Pear shaped pink center stone ring with a surrounding halo.

Engagement Ring Styles: Halos, Solitaires and D...

Compare halo, solitaire and diamond band engagement rings, with original photos and practical questions about fit, shape and settings.

Engagement Ring Styles: Halos, Solitaires and D...

Compare halo, solitaire and diamond band engagement rings, with original photos and practical questions about fit, shape and settings.

Rectangular step cut center stone with two rectangular side stones.

Emerald Cut vs Asscher Cut Diamonds: How to Choose

Compare emerald and Asscher cut diamonds by outline, facet pattern, visible size and setting, with practical tips for choosing an engagement ring.

Emerald Cut vs Asscher Cut Diamonds: How to Choose

Compare emerald and Asscher cut diamonds by outline, facet pattern, visible size and setting, with practical tips for choosing an engagement ring.

An elongated center stone ring from the original gallery; the image alone does not establish its precise cut.

Radiant Cut Diamonds: Shape, Sparkle and Ring S...

Compare radiant cut diamond proportions, light performance and settings, and see how their outline differs from oval and marquise shapes.

Radiant Cut Diamonds: Shape, Sparkle and Ring S...

Compare radiant cut diamond proportions, light performance and settings, and see how their outline differs from oval and marquise shapes.

Side view of a raised round center stone ring.

Round Brilliant vs. Princess Cut Diamonds: Shap...

Compare round brilliant and princess cut diamonds by outline, light pattern and setting, with clear descriptions of the archive photos.

Round Brilliant vs. Princess Cut Diamonds: Shap...

Compare round brilliant and princess cut diamonds by outline, light pattern and setting, with clear descriptions of the archive photos.

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