When it comes to solitaire engagement rings, simple styles don't need to be boring. Moving away from white diamonds in favour of a coloured gemstone or stormy grey diamond adds a fresh feel; as can using unusual or more minimalist setting techniques. The task of creating something unique and beautiful using just a single stone and little metal is not easy, but the jewellers we've selected here have mastered the art of detail - a perfect setting, an ususual diamond, secret set stones...the modern solitaire is far from standard.

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Clockwise from top: Double band diamond ring by Shimell & Madden; Mandarin Diamond Ring by Muse by Tomfoolery; Salt & Pepper diamond ring by Michelle Oh.

Clockwise from top: Double band Asscher cut diamond ring by Rachel Boston, Green Tourmaline ring by Ellie Air, Heart cut diamond ring by Ana de Costa.

Clockwise from top: White diamond in hexagonal setting by Rachel Boston; Blue topaz ring by Shimell & Madden, Cloudy diamond ring by Rachel Boston.

Clockwise from top right: Princess cut diamond ring by Ruberg; Golden yellow diamond ring by Michelle Oh, Pear cut diamond ring by Gee Woods.

Clockwise from top: Radiant cut diamond ring by Rachel Boston; Cloudy pear cut grey diamond ring by Michelle Oh, Shield cut diamond solitaire ring by Gee Woods.

Main cover image by Ruberg.