Although we love traditional engagement rings (of course!), we are also big fans of using sparkling diamond bands as engagement rings.
Diamond wedding bands or anniversary rings can be a great option for an engagement ring, especially for people who like to keep things simple or who have a particularly active lifestyle. Since diamond bands don’t feature an elevated center diamond or gemstone, your ring is much less likely to catch or snag on things as you go about your day – making it an excellent choice for medical professionals, fitness buffs, or anyone else who uses their hands a lot in the course of their daily lives.
A diamond wedding band is also a more cost-effective engagement ring choice for couples who want sparkle now and budget to upgrade to a diamond or gemstone engagement ring later. For example, diamond eternity bands can often offer 2, 3, or 4 carats worth of diamond brilliance for less than a diamond engagement ring of similar weight would cost.
Diamond bands also make it easy to create an elegant stacked look by adding wedding and anniversary bands as you reach those important relationship milestones. Glamour icon Audrey Hepburn wore wedding bands with channel set diamonds as her engagement rings – her fiancé gave her one in white gold and one in yellow gold so she could rotate her rings to match her outfits. Today, Queen Letizia of Spain sports a similar style with a sleek channel set row of baguette diamonds.
Read on to discover some of our favorite and unique diamond wedding bands that can be used as engagement rings!
Versailles Diamond Ring
Petite Twisted Vine Diamond Ring
Monaco Diamond Ring
Santorini Eternity Diamond Ring
Emerald cut diamonds are spaced evenly across this modern band while round diamonds rest in two shimmering rows between them. Perfect as a statement piece worn on its own and easily paired with other rings in a glamorous stack, this design is sure to catch the light and the eye.
Channel Set Baguette Diamond Ring
Sweeping Ivy Diamond Open Ring
Helia Diamond Ring
Petite Vera Diamond Ring
Perfect on its own or paired with other rings in a chic stack, this trendy diamond-accented link chain ring is a fabulously unique fashion statement.
Celtic Knot Diamond Ring
Bezel Emerald Cut Eternity Diamond Ring
Striking emerald-cut diamonds wrap all of the way around this eternity band that is as glamorous as it is chic and trendy. Perfectly stackable and easily worn on its own, this ring is sure to catch the light and the eye.
Rosada Rose Cut Diamond Ring
This classic, elegant ring features eight rose-cut diamonds set in delicately sculpted shared prongs.
Genevieve Diamond Ring
This lovely wedding band features round diamond accents pavé set into lustrous, precious metal. Flanked by sculptural, leaf-like hand engraving, these diamonds shimmer with enchanting, eye-catching light. A sizing bar allows for comfort and future adjustments.
Nova Diamond Ring
Oval Eternity Diamond Ring
This stunning ring features prong-set oval cut diamonds that encircle the finger for a timeless, eye-catching look.
Arista Eternity Diamond Ring
Luxe Valencia Diamond Ring
Micro-pavé diamonds sparkle three-fourths of the way around this petite and glamorous domed band, making it the perfect ring for any special occasion.
Rita Diamond Ring
Classic yet chic, this diamond ring makes the perfect addition to any stack.
Leona Diamond Ring
Lina Baguette Diamond Ring
Étoile Diamond Ring
Final Thoughts
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