Updated as of June 2026
Solitaire rings
A solitaire setting is a single center stone on a clean band, timeless and all about the stone. Here is who it suits and the stones that look best in it.
Best gemstones for a solitaire ring
7.2
Lab-Grown Diamond
Colorless · Mohs 108.4Diamond
Colorless · Mohs 107.8Black Diamond
Black · Mohs 107.4Moissanite
Colorless · Mohs 9.257.8Sapphire
Blue · Mohs 97.8Ruby
Red · Mohs 98.0Padparadscha Sapphire
Orange · Mohs 97.8White Sapphire
Colorless · Mohs 98.0Alexandrite
Green · Mohs 8.57.8Chrysoberyl
Yellow · Mohs 8.57.6Cubic Zirconia
Colorless · Mohs 8.256.8Topaz
Blue · Mohs 8Frequently asked questions
What is a solitaire ring?
A solitaire setting is a single center stone on a clean band, timeless and all about the stone.
Is a solitaire setting a good choice?
It is, for the right priorities. A single center stone on a clean band, timeless and all about the stone. Pair it with a durable stone for daily wear.
Which gemstones suit a solitaire ring?
Durable, faceted stones work best. Popular choices include Lab-Grown Diamond, Diamond, Black Diamond, Moissanite.