Collection: Gemstone Solitaire Engagement Rings
One stone, one band, and actual color. Sapphires, emeralds, and rubies set the way solitaires were meant to be — with nothing else in the way.
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Nora
1.33ct Round Natural London Blue Topaz in 18K White Gold
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A gemstone solitaire takes the most traditional engagement ring architecture and replaces its most predictable element. Where a diamond solitaire is defined by brilliance, a gemstone solitaire is defined by color — a saturated sapphire, a deep emerald, or a vivid ruby standing alone at the ring's center. The solitaire format is what makes the color land: with no halo or companion stones to soften it, the hue reads at full strength from across a room. Colored center stones also carry history; sapphire engagement rings in particular predate the diamond tradition by centuries.
Luvari's gemstone solitaires are offered in yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and platinum, with center stones led by sapphires in a range of colors alongside emeralds, rubies, and other fine gemstones, across our full shape range. Settings can be tailored through the semi-custom process. This collection suits someone who wants a ring that is unmistakably theirs — a wearer drawn to color and individuality over convention, without giving up the solitaire's timeless structure.
Luvari's gemstone solitaires are offered in yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and platinum, with center stones led by sapphires in a range of colors alongside emeralds, rubies, and other fine gemstones, across our full shape range. Settings can be tailored through the semi-custom process. This collection suits someone who wants a ring that is unmistakably theirs — a wearer drawn to color and individuality over convention, without giving up the solitaire's timeless structure.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gemstone Solitaire Engagement Rings
It is a single colored gemstone — most often a sapphire, emerald, or ruby — set as the ring's sole feature stone, with no halo or companions beside it. The design follows the classic solitaire format but swaps the diamond for a stone chosen for its color. The result keeps the solitaire's timeless structure while making the ring immediately distinctive.
Because the solitaire isolates the center stone, it shows a gemstone's color at full saturation — nothing white or sparkly nearby dilutes the hue. It is the setting that treats color as the point rather than an accent. A halo can make a colored stone read busier and lighter; a solitaire lets a rich sapphire or ruby speak in its own voice.
It depends on the stone. Sapphires and rubies measure 9 on the Mohs scale — second only to diamond and moissanite — and handle daily wear beautifully. Emeralds are softer, typically 7.5 to 8, and benefit from more mindful wear and protective settings. The solitaire's simple construction helps in every case, keeping maintenance focused on the center stone alone.
Luvari offers gemstone solitaires in 14k and 18k yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold, as well as platinum. Center stones are led by sapphires in a range of colors, alongside emeralds, rubies, and other fine gemstones, available across the full shape range. Prong style, band width, and profile can be tailored through the semi-custom process.
Colored gemstones need slightly gentler care than diamonds. Warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush are safe for nearly every stone, while ultrasonic cleaners should be avoided for emeralds and other treated gems. Remove the ring for heavy manual work, and have the prongs and stone checked annually — the same habit recommended for diamonds, applied a bit more faithfully.
