The bling experts at Ritani just gave me the scoop on their top-selling engagement rings of 2013. Of course there's a halo setting in the No. 1 spot. Halos are still hugely popular, and with good reason: Those itty-bitty diamonds around the center stone make it look bigger and more sparkly. I'm also not surprised that there are two traditional round solitaires in the mix, since that's pretty much the most timeless engagement style. Here's the full top-five mix.
Engagement Ring 1
French-Set Halo Diamond Engagement Ring, from $1,100 (setting only).
Engagement Ring 2
Solitaire Diamond Six-Prong Engagement Ring, from $550 (setting only).
Engagement Ring 3
Modern Bypass Micropave Diamond Band Engagement Ring, from $1,160 (setting only).
Engagement Ring 4
Solitaire Diamond Cathedral Tulip Engagement Ring, from $535 (setting only).
Engagement Ring 5
French-Set Diamond Band Engagement Ring, from $3,010 (setting only).
Which of these engagement rings is your favorite? What kind of engagement rings do you think will be popular in 2014?
I think we're going to start seeing even more rings with gemstones—as both accent stones and center stones.