People say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend and that’s why it can’t go wrong with sparkling engagement rings.

The greatest engagement ring designers are pioneers of their field. They are philosophers, artists and architects who know the ring-making process and the stories behind selecting the ring.

We have listed our top 10 engagement ring designs that bring ring designs and their designers well known in the industry for decades with some newer designers catching the wave.

Danhov: With Handcrafted and Award-Winning Pieces

Jack Hovsepian established Danhov rings in the 1980s. This brand’s award-winning designs are inspired by Jack himself and his father’s influence, known as ‘the tailor to the stars.’

One of the stand-out features from Danhov is their signature swirls. As seen in their model AE100 ring is a gorgeous centerpiece with a unique spiraling diamond pave. This ring by Danhov expresses a beautiful feast that draws anyone’s eye to the stone adorned in the center.

In addition, All of Danhov’s rings are handmade and assembled at their studio in Hollywood. They use eco-friendly processes and don’t use any big machinery used for large-scale productions.

Verragio: The Mounting and Diamonds Are Equal

The Verragio rings designed by Barry Verragio have been in the jewelry business since he was 14 years old. He spent most of his time and attention on the bridal industry and making high-quality and unique wedding bands and rings. Barry is known for his love of decorative elements and curves stapled in European designs and modern and elegant jewelry styles.

He usually shows the diamond’s beauty on display, creating the ‘Lumino setting,’ which exposes all the stone facets to the light. He once stated that he would never make a mounting that would take away the diamond’s inner beauty, so Verragio focuses on the main and side stones.

One of the brand’s high-end engagement rings is the Verragio 905R6 from their Renaissance collection. This ring features round brilliant-cut melee diamonds that emphasize the ring’s diamond center, which features 1.50 to 2.25 diamond carats. 

DeBeers: Pioneers of Diamond Engagement Rings

Even though wedding rings and engagement rings have been a tradition long before DeBeers existed, their epic marketing campaign in 1947 is what made diamond engagement rings into the pre-wedding custom we know today. If you’ve ever heard of the slogan “A Diamond is Forever,” that was from the DeBeers’ successful marketing campaign.

One of their engagement rings is the Aura solitaire, which features a stunning round diamond framed by a halo of micro pave diamonds prong on a platinum band. When you elevate the diamond towards the light, the diamond’s cut is fully revealed, with the surrounding diamonds revealing their inner beauty. The Aura collection is inspired by crowns in ancient wedding ceremonies. This ring fits perfectly next to a wedding band, making it an excellent choice for an engagement ring.

Tiffany & Co: The Traditional Engagement Ring Genius

Not many people know that “Tiffany & Co” started as a stationery and fancy goods emporium in Brooklyn. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded the brand in 1837, and sixteen years later, Tiffany took control of the company and transformed it into a jewelry brand.

The moment you get down on one knee and bring out Tiffany’s iconic blue box, your lover will be dazzled. Their ring collection is beautiful and traditional, with solitaire diamond centered held by six metal prongs. This setting is what makes Tiffany & Co stand out in the world of engagement rings.

One of their newest pieces is the Tiffany True Engagement ring. This piece features a T-shaped detail in the setting that’s an icon for modern love. The Tiffany True round brilliant diamond engagement ring offers some great details and clean lines, featuring a refined platinum band with an exquisite diamond pronged at heart.

Taylor and Hart: A Leap Forward in Buying Engagement Rings

This company was founded in 2013 and was initially called ‘Rare Pink.’ The two young guys who founded the company are determined to cater to today’s engagement ring buyers genuinely desire. This means that they started from zero and ensures everything they do is focused on the customer and exceeds all customer’s expectations.

Taylor and Hart combine the best of e-commerce, amazing lineup of products and reasonable prices with old-school personal services. If you’re looking for an engagement ring, you can either work with a jeweler and customize the ring you want or pick from Taylor and Hart’s classic line of engagement rings.

One of their honored favorite rings is the ‘Hope’ round halo engagement ring available in platinum and 18ct white rose or yellow gold. 

The ring features a slim, subtle yet substantial design with a 1.8mm band. The four claws hold the shining diamond center, with the cathedral shoulders on the side, making it a comfortable ring to wear every day. It features a unique and extravagant diamond that you can see through the side of the setting, which allows maximum light to travel inside the diamond, creating a pretty sparkling effect.

Now that you know some of the best engagement ring brands and a little about their products, your journey to find the right proposal ring should be more manageable. We wish you the best of luck in your new life ahead!