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Side view of a split shank ring with a raised center and decorative gallery.

Split Shank Engagement Rings: Design, Fit and Care

Learn how a split shank engagement ring is built and compare shoulder spacing, side details, comfort and wedding band fit.

Split Shank Engagement Rings: Design, Fit and Care

Learn how a split shank engagement ring is built and compare shoulder spacing, side details, comfort and wedding band fit.

Angular halo ring with a square center stone and a geometric border.

Halo Engagement Rings: Comparing Center Shapes ...

Compare oval and angular halo engagement rings, including center shape, border design, setting height and the details to check before buying.

Halo Engagement Rings: Comparing Center Shapes ...

Compare oval and angular halo engagement rings, including center shape, border design, setting height and the details to check before buying.

White metal band with stones continuing around its circumference.

Diamond Eternity Bands: Meaning, Settings and S...

Explore the meaning of diamond eternity bands and compare full and partial designs, stone settings, documentation and ring sizing.

Diamond Eternity Bands: Meaning, Settings and S...

Explore the meaning of diamond eternity bands and compare full and partial designs, stone settings, documentation and ring sizing.

Close portrait from the Alexa Collins photo archive.

Alexa Collins: Jewelry from Our Poolside Photo ...

Revisit Alexa Collins wearing jewelry in our poolside photo archive, with styling details and captions identifying what each image shows.

Alexa Collins: Jewelry from Our Poolside Photo ...

Revisit Alexa Collins wearing jewelry in our poolside photo archive, with styling details and captions identifying what each image shows.

Several broad gem set rings displayed across one hand.

Men’s Diamond Rings: Shapes, Settings and Every...

Compare men’s diamond ring shapes and settings, from broad cluster designs to rounded tops, with advice on fit, wear and documentation.

Men’s Diamond Rings: Shapes, Settings and Every...

Compare men’s diamond ring shapes and settings, from broad cluster designs to rounded tops, with advice on fit, wear and documentation.

White metal band with a row of large round stones, shown as a band comparison.

White Gold Diamond Engagement Rings: Metal and ...

Understand white gold settings, diamond center stones, 14K versus 18K and rhodium care when choosing an engagement ring.

White Gold Diamond Engagement Rings: Metal and ...

Understand white gold settings, diamond center stones, 14K versus 18K and rhodium care when choosing an engagement ring.

Five stone ring shown from above with round diamonds across the top.

Five Stone Diamond Rings: Wedding Bands and Ann...

Explore a five stone diamond ring with a yellow metal band, including setting details, comfortable fit and ways to wear it beside another ring.

Five Stone Diamond Rings: Wedding Bands and Ann...

Explore a five stone diamond ring with a yellow metal band, including setting details, comfortable fit and ways to wear it beside another ring.

Large round stone eternity band viewed from above.

Large Diamond Eternity Bands: Comfort and Buyin...

Compare large diamond eternity bands for comfort, stone coverage, ring size and the documentation to request before buying.

Large Diamond Eternity Bands: Comfort and Buyin...

Compare large diamond eternity bands for comfort, stone coverage, ring size and the documentation to request before buying.

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.

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