Month: May 2025

The setting is what enhances the diamond, amplifies its brilliance, and can truly be considered the soul of the engagement ring. Solitaire engagement rings are the most timeless and classic choice, yet there are various types of settings, including:

• Classic Setting, the most popular among solitaire engagement ring styles. It uses 4 or 6 delicate prongs that securely hold the diamond in place. These prongs come in different shapes: rounded, claw-shaped, or squared.
• Compass Setting, featuring prongs aligned with the cardinal points.
• Basket Setting, which includes a basket-like structure with horizontal bands that protect the diamond.
• Cathedral Setting, where the prongs are elevated by elegant arches that add height and brilliance to the solitaire ring.
• Bypass Setting, characterized by two ends of the band that intertwine and gracefully embrace the diamond.
• Tulip Setting, inspired by the slender shape of the flower from which it takes its name. The prongs curve upward like petals, gently cradling the diamond and exposing it to the light to enhance its sparkle.

Prong Setting

Prong settings are the most common for solitaire diamond engagement rings. In this style, the diamond is securely held by small metal supports called prongs. These are slightly curved and keep the diamond firmly in place. Typically, four or six prongs are used, depending on the diamond cut and personal preferences. A specific number of prongs may be recommended to ensure the best hold based on the shape of the stone.

There are two main versions:

• Four-Prong Setting, which offers a more open view of the stone, making the diamond appear squarer than its rounded shape and minimizing visual obstructions. This setting allows more light to enter the diamond, enhancing its unique brilliance.
• Six-Prong Setting, one of the most iconic for slightly larger diamonds. The increased surface area of the diamond still allows optimal light exposure, ensuring a beautiful sparkle.

Compass Setting: Elegance Following the Direction of the Heart

The “compass” setting is characterized by prongs that align and mimic the cardinal points of the compass, hence it is known as the “north-south-east-west setting.” It is a variation of the classic four-prong style, with each prong pointing towards North, East, South, and West, replacing the traditional “box” arrangement (top left, top right, bottom left, bottom right).

Basket Setting

In the basket setting, the prongs are connected by horizontal bands that form a basket or metal wire lattice beneath the diamond. The horizontal band that wraps around the prongs adds extra strength to the diamond, almost cradling it. The metal wires of the structure are typically thin and delicate, allowing light to still enter the diamond and enhance its brilliance. Additionally, it can be designed with a relatively low profile, meaning the bottom of the stone is well protected.

Majestic Lines: The Architectural Charm of the Cathedral Setting

The structure of the Cathedral setting recalls the arches of a cathedral, curving and soaring upwards, bringing the central diamond into focus and framing it elegantly. The diamond is showcased in all its splendor and even appears larger than its actual size. This setting creates graceful arches, similar to those of a Gothic cathedral. This type of setting can be customized with a halo or diamond pavé.

Bypass Setting

The “bypass” setting stands out with a design featuring a twisted, intertwined line rather than the traditional straight line. Instead of forming a simple continuous line that meets in the center, the band twists and curves into a refined design with a unique silhouette. The solitaire bypass engagement ring closely embraces the chosen central diamond, highlighting its unique shape.

Tulip Setting

The prongs of this setting take their name and inspiration from the shape of the tulip flower, sculpted to mimic the delicate contours of its petals. In this type of setting, the diamond is gracefully but securely held, leaving ample space for light to penetrate from various angles and enhance its brilliance. Typically, these settings use four or six prongs, offering an ideal balance of aesthetics and stability. They are particularly suited for brilliant-cut diamonds, such as round, oval, or pear, but can also be customized for other diamond shapes.

The Importance ofCertification for the Solitaire Diamond Ring

One of the key factors in choosing a solitaire engagement ring is the certification of the selected diamond. All our diamonds are certified by IGI (International Gemological Institute, Antwerp) and GIA (Gemological Institute of America, USA). Each Bon Gioielli diamond comes with a certificate that guarantees its authenticity, detailing its carat weight, color, shape, and clarity based on the 4Cs.

How to Choose the Ideal Setting for Your Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring

It’s difficult to say which setting is the best for a solitaire diamond engagement ring because every style is unique, and finding the perfect solitaire ring online can also be a challenge.
Our expert consultants are always available and dedicated to guiding you in creating your ideal solitaire ring, customizable by diamond shape (pear, heart, emerald, princess), carat weight from 0.30 to 3 carats, and metal choices such as 18Kt white, rose, or yellow gold. Bon Gioielli’s team will help you find a ring that meets every requirement, offering exceptional customer service.
Each type of setting has its charm, advantages, and character: some prefer the classic elegance of prongs, others love the security of the basket setting, and some are drawn to the modern design of the bypass setting.

Spring is the season of new beginnings. Flowers bloom, the light grows warmer, and hearts open. It is the perfect time to kneel down, open a precious little box,
and reveal the engagement ring that will change your story forever.

At Bon Gioielli, we’re here to help you turn that moment into an unforgettable memory, crafting custom engagement rings in 18Kt gold with certified natural or
lab grown diamonds (GIA or IGI), all selectable through an innovative 3-step online configurator.

Discover 8 unique locations to ask “Will you marry me?” and make your proposal unforgettable with an engagement ring tailored to your love story.

1. At the Seaside at Sunset: A Rose Gold Solitaire Ring that Shines Like the Sunset

The sound of the waves, golden sand, and a sky painted in pink. In this romantic setting, you open your Bon Gioielli box to reveal a stunning
18Kt rose gold solitaire engagement ring, perfectly matched with the colors of the sunset.
A natural or lab grown diamond that reflects infinity. A “yes” that will forever be etched in your hearts.

With a Bon Gioielli engagement ring, every proposal becomes truly unique.
Start creating your dream ring now, design it in just 3 steps.

2. Among the Flowers: A Romantic Picnic with a Halo Diamond Ring

A picnic under blooming trees, a soft breeze, and a moment of pure magic. Surrounded by nature, you open an elegant box and reveal a Bon Gioielli diamond halo engagement ring.
The diamond pavé encircling the central stone catches the light just like your eyes catching hers.

3. A Surprise Trip to a City: The Proposal with a Trilogy Ring

Plan a surprise getaway to a romantic Italian city like Rome, Verona, Venice, or Florence. A walk through cobbled streets, a quiet square, a hidden view pull out your Bon Gioielli box and present a diamond Trilogy engagement ring: three diamonds symbolizing the past, present, and future of your love.
A timeless gesture in a breathtaking place where every corner becomes the perfect scene for your declaration of love.

4. Among Vineyard Rows: A Yellow Gold Ring and Sincere Promises

Many wineries offer private spaces perfect for intimate moments. Picture walking between rows of vines, the sunset slowly descending, and a soft breeze
caressing your skin. In the heart of the vineyard, you kneel and propose with a yellow gold 18Kt solitaire ring featuring a lab grown diamond, as the
stillness and natural beauty make everything feel magical.
A classic design, a certified diamond natural or lab grown and a new beginning under the Italian sky.

5. Sailing the Amalfi Coast: A Box That Tells a Love Story

Sailing the sparkling waters of the Amalfi Coast, with sunlight dancing on the sea and cliffs rising above you. On this dreamlike backdrop, you kneel on the boat, surrounded by beauty. The Amalfi Coast becomes the stage for a proposal that will live in your hearts forever.
A “yes” that echoes with love. In your hand, a precious Bon Gioielli box holding a custom-made diamond engagement ring<7a> with Italian design and perfect finishing.
The most important “yes” deserves a setting like this.

6. A Romantic Island like Capri or Santorini

Choose an island with timeless charm like Capri or Santorini. With quiet alleys, dramatic cliffs, and sunsets that feel like paintings, every moment is filled with enchantment. A seaside dinner, the sound of waves, and a knowing look. You rise, take her hand, and reveal a Bon Gioielli solitaire diamond engagement ring.
She holds her breath as the sun sinks below the horizon.
It is your moment suspended between sky and sea.

7. In Verona: City of Love with 360° Diamond Views

In the city that inspired the greatest love stories like Romeo and Juliet every corner is a perfect place to ask for her hand.
There is no gesture more symbolic than giving her a diamond solitaire engagement ring, turning that “yes” into a forever memory.
Verona’s stone balconies and timeless streets have witnessed love for centuries. Shakespeare’s words still echo through the city, where every “forever” feels even more meaningful.

At Bon Gioielli, you can choose from over 200,000 natural or lab grown diamonds, all visible in 360°, and configure your perfect ring in 18Kt gold.
An Italian-crafted, custom experience in the romantic heart of the city of love.

8. A Rooftop Terrace Overlooking the Rooftops of Paris

The city lights begin to twinkle, the Eiffel Tower sparkles against the deep blue sky, and the air is filled with magic. You kneel down, your heart racing, and reveal your Bon Gioielli engagement ring.
The sounds of the city fade away for a moment, time stands still. She smiles, overcome with emotion, as Paris, the city of love, becomes the backdrop to a proposal you’ll remember forever.
An intimate, once-in-a-lifetime moment just like the ring you place on her finger.

Online or In-Boutique: The Configurator Is Always With You

Whether you’re traveling or at home, the Bon Gioielli 3-step configurator lets you design your perfect ring anytime:

1. Choose your setting tra solitario, hidden halo, halo, trilogy e pavé;

2. Select your diamond lab grown o natural from thousands of GIA or IGI certified options;

3. Choose the size and receive your ring within 14 days