Engagement Ring Eye Candy: Pave Split Shank Engagement Rings
How do we love split shank engagement rings? Let us count the ways. The split shank is a fantastic way to support an especially large stone or setting – so point 1: you’re working with a bigger ring. It’s also perfect for ladies who prefer symmetry not just horizontally but vertically. Split shank rings are a way to make an otherwise classic ring stand out just a tad more, regardless of the stone shape or setting style. Although, truth be told, there’s just something about pave split shank engagement rings that we love and our customers can’t get enough of! Check out some of our current favorites below!
Included? You betcha. But it’s also a huge 4.58ct pear shape for $35,000. A stone with VVS clarity of the same size will easily cost tens, if not hundreds of thousands dollars more. To those whose mantra is “the bigger the better”, come in and try this rock on – it looks much better on the hand!
If clarity is important to you, this radiant cut that reads like a princess will have you swooning. It’s 2.42 carats and SI2 in clarity – technically only one grade up from the I1 above. However this stone comes with a GIA certificate, and if the other one did too…let’s just say it wouldn’t have earned an I1. This beautiful stone hides its inclusions well, giving you more bang for your buck, and is dramatized even further by the halo setting.
This ring is what we affectionately call the aforementioned one’s big sister. It’s got a center stone that’s a smidge over 5 carats, and is also radiant cut, but shows off its cut cornered distinction with a setting that hugs its octagonal shape. The micropave is different too, with smaller, smoother settings and a thinner profile – still gorgeous though, and a fabulous VS2 clarity makes our hearts sing.
Yet another pave technique – this one with smooth, rounded edges, is the perfect complement to the curved lines of this oval stone and setting. The center is a Fancy Light Yellow 4.02 carat set in a yellow gold bezel with a double micropave halo. The split shank on this ring masters the art of distributing the ring’s weight evenly and making its presence on the hand balanced. Plus, it’s fancy yellow, which always adds another layer of luxe.