A solitaire engagement ring is the simplest idea in the business — one center stone, one band, nothing else competing for attention. It works with any diamond shape, any metal, and any budget, which is why it's stayed the most-requested style for as long as anyone's been keeping count. At Farsi Jewelers in Sandy Springs, we've been designing custom solitaires for Atlanta couples since 1998, and the simplicity is exactly why it rewards a custom build: with nothing to distract the eye, the stone, the proportions, and the setting all have to be right.

What makes a ring a solitaire

A solitaire is defined by what it doesn't have — no halo, no side stones, no accent diamonds. Just a single center stone held up by a setting built to show it off. That simplicity means the setting itself does a lot of quiet work: prong height, prong count, and band profile all change how the stone catches light and how it wears day to day. It's the style where craftsmanship shows the most, because there's nowhere for a weak setting to hide.

Solitaire styles we design in Sandy Springs

Classic prong solitaire

Four or six prongs lift the stone up into the light — the traditional solitaire silhouette, and still the most popular. From our bench: a 3.02 CT lab-grown round solitaire in 14K yellow gold with a hidden heart detail beneath the setting.

Cathedral solitaire

The band arches up toward the stone before the prongs take over, giving the ring a taller, more architectural profile and extra protection for the setting.

Bezel solitaire

A metal rim wraps the stone's girdle instead of prongs — the most protective setting we build, and a clean, modern look that works especially well with step cuts.

Solitaire in a fancy shape

A solitaire doesn't have to be round. From our bench: a radiant-cut lab-grown diamond solitaire in 14K yellow gold and an elongated cushion cut solitaire, 2.50 CT in 14K gold — same idea, different shape entirely.

Why a solitaire should still be built custom

With no halo or side stones to distract from a mismatch, a solitaire is the least forgiving style to get wrong — prong height, band width, and stone proportions all have to work together. Our Farsi 3D Bespoke Method is built for exactly this: we design your ring in CAD, show you a photorealistic 3D render, and 3D-print a wax model you can actually try on before anything is cast. We were among the first jewelers in Georgia to adopt CAD design back in 2004, and every solitaire we make goes through this process.

Start from scratch, or begin with our engagement ring builder. We work with every budget — no minimum.

Lab-grown, natural, or your own stone

A solitaire puts the whole spotlight on one diamond, so we spend real time helping you choose it. We design around certified lab-grown diamonds and certified natural diamonds, and every center stone is evaluated by our on-site GIA Graduate Gemologist. Have a family stone? We regularly reset an heirloom diamond into a fresh solitaire — see bring your own stone.

Solitaire engagement ring FAQ

Is a solitaire the right choice, or should I get a halo?

It depends what you want the ring to do. A halo adds apparent size and sparkle around a smaller stone; a solitaire puts all the attention directly on the diamond itself. Neither is "better" — it's a question of whether you want the setting to add to the stone or step back from it.

Do solitaires show a smaller stone more than a halo does?

A stone will read smaller in a solitaire than it would surrounded by a halo of the same total size — that's the trade-off. Some couples choose a slightly larger center stone in a solitaire for exactly that reason.

Which prong count is best for a solitaire?

Four prongs show more of the stone and read as more modern; six prongs hold the stone more securely and suit a more traditional look. We'll walk you through which fits your stone shape and how you live.

Can I use my grandmother's diamond in a solitaire?

Yes — heirloom redesign is one of our specialties. A solitaire is often the simplest, most graceful way to give an older stone a completely new setting.

Will a wedding band fit against a solitaire?

Yes. A solitaire is actually the easiest style to pair — a straight or slightly contoured band sits flush against most solitaire profiles. Ask about our wedding band builder.

How much does a custom solitaire cost?

Custom solitaires at Farsi typically start around $2,500, with simpler designs from about $1,000, and no upper limit — the same setting can hold a modest stone or a significant one. We work with every budget and quote the design before any work begins.

See solitaires in person

Browse real Farsi pieces in our photo gallery, or explore our custom engagement rings in Atlanta. Then come see how a solitaire looks on your own hand: book an appointment at our Sandy Springs showroom or call 770-206-8000. No pressure, no minimum — just an independent jeweler who has been designing one-of-a-kind rings since 1998.