Classic designs have earned their classic status through their display of style that’s always in good taste, and their enduring beauty has earned them a number of spots in Apples of Gold’s top 100 engagement rings. The 3/4 Carat Diamond Circle Ring in 14K White Gold is one such style. This glamorous ring features a 0.40 carat round diamond and accents it with a 0.35 carats of smaller stones. These gems surround the center diamond, creating the illusion of a larger stone, as well as stud the slender 14K white gold band. The sophisticated sparkle of this piece, coupled with its simple yet stunning design, renders this ring a timeless treasure.

The best diamond rings for today’s brides don’t utilize only traditional white diamonds. Blue and black varieties of these timeless stones add unexpected but beautiful touches to engagement rings. Styles that feature these unique gems are ideal ways to express a love that’s anything but ordinary.

The 1/2 Carat Art Deco Black Diamond Ring adds a striking, slightly mysterious touch to a design inspired by the 1920s, by replacing the traditional white diamond with an alluring black diamond. This unique stone peeks out from the center of the gleaming petals of a 14K white gold lotus flower as it opens elegantly to reveal the gem within. This blossom sit on a band carved with an intricate leaf and swirl motif that adds textural contrast and that calls to mind the lavish designs of the Art Deco period. This ring is a wearable work of art and a lovely expression of the beauty of your relationship.

Antique-style engagement rings make up a sizeable percentage of Apples of Gold’s bestselling engagement rings, and they remain favorites for their ability to communicate that true love endures for the long haul. In an age when life seems to be moving faster every day, pieces that call to mind a simpler time are welcome breaths of fresh air and lovely ways to celebrate that your relationship is worth slowing down for.

The 3/4 Carat Three Stone Princess Cut “Floret” Diamond Ring remains Apples of Gold most popular engagement ring, and it serves as a gorgeous example of the ability of vintage designs to capture the enduring beauty of love. A 0.28 carat princess-cut diamond serves as the center stone for this exquisite piece, while two smaller princess-cut stones hug it from either side. Six additional channel-set diamonds adorn the band, as intricate carved motifs make this ring far from mundane. These meticulously-carved floret and leaf designs provide both elegance and charm, and give this 14K white gold ring a big dose of feminine beauty.

Diamond engagement rings such as these are truly extraordinary picks. They’re the perfect way to celebrate extraordinary love.

Diamond solitaire rings place a single, brilliant stone in the spotlight, showcasing the cut of the stone and the sparkle that results. These styles are timeless representations of love that has been shaped by the trials it has endured to form a thing of dazzling beauty. When everything else falls away, this type of love remains, and the stand-alone nature of the diamonds in solitaire styles capture its strength and determination.

Apples of Gold carries several styles of diamond solitaire rings, each of which puts its own unique spin on traditional style. Each is available in your choice of sizes and metals, allowing for a range of looks from classy and subdued to traffic-stopping.

Round solitaire diamond rings are the most classic of engagement ring styles, and Apples of Gold carries rings with stones ranging from 0.10 carats to a full carat, providing options for many tastes and budgets. The 0.62 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold is just one simply stunning example of this timeless look.

Princess-cut solitaires such as the 0.50 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold provide a slightly more geometric look than rings with round stones. The cut of the diamonds featured in these rings provides extra sparkle and adds a modern edge to a classic.

Solitaire rings with cathedral settings rise to the occasion, appearing to elevate a single diamond with the ultimate in elegance. The bands of these styles curve up to meet the top edge of the princess-cut stones they contain like the graceful arches of a cathedral reaching toward the heavens. These rings, such as Apples of Gold’s 1/3 Carat Cathedral Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold, are architectural yet full of movement and dazzle.

While white diamond solitaire rings are the most common variety for engagement rings, blue and black solitaire rings can also symbolize the enduring nature of a love that only gets stronger as it faces roadblocks. Black diamonds bring depth and mystery to single-stone styles, while blue diamonds add a sense of vibrancy that helps to communicate love that remains full of life no matter what it faces. For example, the 1 Carat Blue Diamond Solitaire Ring is an unexpected, eye-catching variation that boldly expresses your commitment and affection.

No matter which cut you choose, diamond solitaire rings can capture a love that will remain when all else falls away. These rings celebrate that the two of you will always make a way.