How to Pair Your Round Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Ring with a Wedding Band

The Old European diamond is a round-shaped diamond considered the precursor to the Round Brilliant diamond. Old European diamonds have 57-58 facets, and due to each of them being cut individually, there was a lot of variation within this shape. Compared to modern Round Brilliant diamonds, Old European diamonds feature larger facets, a higher crown, a smaller table, and a deeper pavilion. They were cut to prioritize colorlessness, rather than maximize brilliance.

The Harmonia diamond is a VRAI in-house cut that differs from the Round Brilliant in the addition of distinctive faceting on top and bottom. It also features bottom halves that are polished lower and the top crown facets with a trapezoidal, almost step-like shape, to give this diamond a distinctive and elegant brilliance.

The Passion diamond is similar to the Round Brilliant diamond, but has a total of 73 facets as opposed to the 57 or 58 of the standard Round Brilliant shape. The pattern of these facets creates a petal-like scintillation on the outer rim of the diamond, and gives a heightened appearance of dimension and depth.

The Regulus diamond is an exclusive in-house cut with a crown and table area similar to a Round Brilliant diamond, but with a modified pavilion featuring extra facets. It’s a modern take on the Old European cut, where the large pavilion facets create a subtle, softer shine as opposed to the intense scintillation witnessed in the Round Brilliant diamonds

Round Rose diamonds feature a flat bottom paired with a dome-shaped crown where three or more facets form the apex. Rose cut diamonds owe their name to their resemblance to a rose bud.  

Given the lack of pavilion, Rose diamonds don’t produce as much fire and scintillation as other round diamonds, but delicately shimmer like the reflection of moonlight on a lake. In addition, their flat bottom means that their weight is mostly distributed in the crown, which translates into a larger per-carat size.  

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The sleek lines of a Round diamond solitaire allow for countless combinations with wedding bands. You can either match the band style of both engagement ring and wedding ring or deliberately contrast them. The Signature Engagement Ring with a Round diamond, for example, works great with the timeless Round band, whose semi-rounded and polished surface gives it a gleaming appearance that perfectly matches the style of a solitaire.

A Round Brilliant diamond is cut to maximize its fire, brightness, and brilliance. When paired with a halo of melee diamonds, the scintillation is further amplified. We suggest pairing a Round Brilliant Halo Engagement Ring) with a wedding band whose style is consistent with the halo. The Devotion band with Round diamonds, for example, combines the scintillation of hand-set pavé diamonds with a sleek, geometric look.

A Three-Stone Engagement Ring allows for a lot of customization – the side stones can be Pear diamonds, Trillion diamonds, Round diamonds, and even Tapered Baguette diamonds. Choosing the side stones will determine what wedding band to pair it with.  

In the case of a Three Stone ring with Tapered Baguettes as side stones, for example, one can choose whether to emphasize either the Round diamond,the step-cut side stones, or both. The Alternating Shapes band, for example, combines Round diamonds and Baguette diamonds.

Choosing Round and soft shapes for your wedding band is the best way to achieve a classic look with a Round diamond engagement ring, as it follows the curves of the center diamond. The Infinity Pavé and the Pavé Dome Band have a timeless look with the bonus of added brilliance, creating a classic, yet statement-making wedding set.

In terms of style, vintage-inspired indicates something that clearly references a specific time in the past or a specific cultural movement. Popular vintage-inspired styles in jewelry include Art Nouveau and Art Deco.  

Art Nouveau is notable for its use of filigree-like metalwork and for elongated curves that are reminiscent of shapes found in nature. For Art Nouveau lovers, The Petal Crown Band features petal-shaped metalwork punctuated by pavé-set VRAI created diamonds to adorn its focal point.  

In contrast with the nature-inspired shapes of Art Nouveau, Art Deco jewelry prioritizes geometry and length (both vertically and horizontally). To imbue your Round engagement ring with some 1920s-inspired sleekness, consider The Baguette Bar Band.

Modern can mean many things, but people usually associate it with abstract, futuristic shapes. In jewelry, this means a focus on the metal’s texture and shape, with details that create strong, but sleek lines. The Medium Flat Wedding Band combines timeless elegance with a subtle amount of edge.  

Modern can also mean unexpected, such as choosing a wedding band that is more ornate and with a more complex scintillation pattern than what is usually expected. The Alternating Shapes Band features alternating round and baguette diamonds.