Whether you’re a jewellery fanatic or a distant admirer, you will know that rings come in all different shapes and sizes. And selecting a style perfect for you is no small task. When you’ve got to choose between classic, glamorous, vintage and romantic in style, a number of different attributes come into account.
Classic styles include band rings, whether they are plain or patterned is completely down to personal taste, and the timeless Solitaire. A solitaire ring features just one centre diamond and is particularly popular as an engagement ring. This style of ring has also been known to feature a gemstone other than a diamond. Sapphires are diamond’s biggest competition since Kate Middleton’s ring became an iconic look. But emeralds, rubies and amethyst stones are also filtering into fashion in the world of solitaires. Shop our Solitaire ring collection here.
If you wanted a touch more glamour, a halo setting has a circle of diamonds around the centre stone, which adds a great deal of sparkle and elegance to the look. And if your jewellery box can never have enough glam, a ring with a pave setting of diamonds on the band can be utterly dazzling. So shine like a shooting star, in one of our stunning pave set rings that you can find here.
The term ‘vintage’ covers a variety of designs but most antique style rings have delicate bands and intricate detail. Halo rings and sparkling cluster rings are often of a vintage nature. And stone set eternity bands with elaborate designs on the band are usually in the realms of vintage. So if you (or the person you’re buying for) love old movies and retro dresses, it would be a good idea to check out our vintage styles. 
One of the most romantic styles of ring, is the trilogy (sometimes called the trinity), because of its symbolism. Featuring a trio of gemstones, this design is usually gifted to a romantic partner as the stones represent your past, present and future together. If you’re looking to buy for a woman who’s sentimental, this style may be your perfect choice. Browse our gorgeous collection of trilogy rings today.
However, it’s always good to know which ring styles work well on particular hands and finger shapes, as well as symbolism and fashionable styles.
Princess and round cut stones are always aesthetically pleasing on long, slender fingers. Thicker bands and small stones can widen the appearance of thin fingers too if you’d like to.
If you’d like the opposite effect and want to give your fingers a more elongated look, narrow bands are fantastic to create this illusion. Oval, pear and rectangular emerald shaped stones can help to make your fingers look longer too, as long as the stones aren’t overwhelmingly large.
Wide oval or marquise stones will make the fingers appear narrower and glittering clusters are always a good look on wider fingers.
And if you have very petite and dainty hands, ensure you get a ring that is just as petite and dainty. Small princess-cut, oval and heart-shaped rings are a lovely look on smaller fingers.
If you don’t particularly care about what suits your hand shape or even about the different styles and symbolisms then the best way to find your perfect match is to be creative. Find a style that suits your personality. A person’s individuality always seeps into their fashion sense so follow your flair and see what’s best for you. Whether that comes down to colour, gemstone, cut or ring style, is up to you, just make sure you find something that you love.
And we can guarantee that William May will be able to offer the ring of your dreams. From angelic halo’s to forever eternity’s - browse our fabulous ring selection now and find your perfect match…
