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Top 40 Big Diamond Engagement Rings

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Our top 40 big diamond engagement rings list comes with heavy carats, striking brilliance, and sizable gemstones. We have a premium list of different styles, diamonds, and price ranges to choose from.

Going big on an engagement ring increases its sparkle and makes it a commanding presence on your bride’s finger. It’s quite an investment as well. Large diamonds are not only stunning but also rare. This makes them a coveted asset that remains valuable over time. And they are also a stunning piece of luxury jewelry. 

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1. The Cascais Ring

1950 round transitional cut diamond and small side diamonds on platinum

Price: $35,000. Learn more about the Cascais Ring.

Our first feature is the Cascais Ring, featuring a 3.14-carat prong-set round transitional cut diamond circa 1950. It’s prong-set in platinum and carries a rather heavily decorated undergallery, shoulders, and shanks. Rows of inset small diamonds line the undergallery and the bullet-shaped joint with milgrain borders. Engraved motifs and milgrain edges adorn its whole platinum band.

2. The Milltown Ring

A large cushion-cut diamond ring with trillion-cut side diamonds.

Price: $90,000. Learn more about the Milltown Ring.

This top-tier luxury Milltown Ring combines the elegant elements of diamonds, platinum, and gold. The centerpiece is a GIA-certified 5.01-carat antique cushion-cut diamond with an L color and VVS2 clarity. Each shoulder features a trillion-cut diamond accent, totaling 1.61 carats. All diamonds are prong-set on a platinum mount, adjoined by tapered shanks on an 18k yellow gold band. 

3. The Wicklow Ring

white gold ring featuring emerald center diamond and tapered-baguette diamonds shoulders

Price: $96,000. Learn more about the Wicklow Ring.

This is one of our most premium vintage offerings, the Wicklow Ring from circa 1960. The center is an impressive, GIA-certified 3.07-carat emerald-cut diamond at the center that has a D color and VS1 clarity. Each shoulder features a tapered baguette-cut diamond that accents it, leading to its sleek 18k white gold shank. A clean, geometrically designed undergallery completes this elegant ring.

4. The Shoreham Ring

A diamond halo ring with a large bezel-set diamond.

Price: $65,500. Learn more about the Shoreham Ring.

For a big, round diamond ring with luxurious decorations, your top option is the Shoreham Ring. Its center features a 4.37-carat, bezel-set, old European-cut diamond. A halo of pavé-set diamonds surrounds it, expanding the center stone’s profile, bordered with fine milgrain detailing. On its undergallery are leaf openwork designs with inset small diamonds and milgrain borders. Both shanks have extended rows of diamonds on its platinum band.

5. The Galeton Ring

A solitaire ring with a large diamond and lined shoulders.

Price: $45,000. Learn more about the Galeton Ring.

For an Art Deco-era ring circa 1925, with beautiful designs and a bigger size, we offer the Galeton Ring. This luxury, diamond-studded big ring features a GIA-certified, 4.21-carat round diamond with an L color and SI1 clarity. It sits on an elegant platinum band with a pretty undergallery and rows of pavé diamonds on its shanks, maximizing its sparkle.

6. The Carthage Ring

A solitaire platinum ring with a large prong-set diamond.

Price: $65,000. Learn more about the Carthage Ring.

The aptly named Carthage Ring from 1960 is a big-stoned timeless classic that features minimalist elegance. It has a sizable 4.04-carat old European cut solitaire diamond, prong-set in sleek, plain platinum. The undergallery features wide, open spaces to maximize its sparkle with natural light.

7. The Garland Ring

A very large prong-set diamond on a delicate platinum band.

Price: $160,000. Learn more about the Garland Ring.

A luxury big-diamond engagement ring with a minimalist but classic design is always a hot jewelry commodity. This Garland Ring is one of our most premium luxury rings, with a large, GIA-certified, 5.04-carat, old European cut diamond in G color with an SI2 clarity, prong-set on smooth platinum.

8. The Hemingway Ring

A very large diamond in a solitaire setting with diamond-lined shoulders.

Price: $86,000. Learn more about the Hemingway Ring.

Another premium ring with a matching classic name is the Hemingway Ring, from France, and in the Art Deco Era circa 1925. Its centerpiece is the GIA-certified large 5.21-carat old European diamond with an I-J color and VVS2-VS1 clarity range, with wide flat prongs. Further rows of small diamonds with milgrain borders adorn the hidden halo undergallery and its shanks, capping the sleek, plain platinum band.

9. The Carmen Ring

A ring with a large center diamond and tapered baguette diamonds.

Price: $75,000. Learn more about the Carmen Ring.

The Carmen Ring is a premium big-stoned ring choice that features a GIA-certified, 4.05-carat, round brilliant center diamond with a J color and VS1 clarity. It’s prong-set in platinum, along with a stack of 2 baguette-cut diamonds situated on each shoulder. Each bridges the ring and its sleek platinum band, with a symmetric and geometric undergallery with wide open spaces.

10. The Sanremo Ring

A simple ring with a large emerald-cut center diamond.

Price: Contact us. Learn more about the Sanremo Ring.

Those who can afford its astronomical budget can own the commanding Sanremo Ring. Go big in style and size with this gorgeous platinum and diamond luxury engagement ring with a sizable GIA-certified 5.05-carat emerald cut diamond with an I color and VS1 clarity. Each shoulder has a curved arch covered with calibrated baguette-cut diamonds to accent the center stone. 

11. The Dimmitt Ring

A solitaire ring with a large diamond  and diamond-lined shoulders.

Price: $72,000. Learn more about the Dimmitt Ring.

This stunning Dimmitt Ring is a premium engagement ring with a large center stone on a classic design loaded with diamonds all over. The centerpiece is a GIA-certified 4.01-carat round brilliant center diamond with an H color and SI2 clarity. It’s prong-set in platinum with rows of small inset diamonds along its hidden halo undergallery railings and shanks.

12. The Athens Ring

A highly-ornamented dome-shaped ring with a large diamond.

Price: $59,000. Learn more about the Athens Ring.

Some big diamond rings have an added advantage of width, adding to their significant size. This Athens Ring is a stunning and sizable example. The already large 4.59-carat old European cut diamond with an L color and VS1 clarity is bezel-set in a dome-shaped, segmented, and cut-out design. It’s intricately studded with inset diamonds and milgrain borders covering the whole undergallery and shanks. 

13. The Deansgate Ring

An emerald-cut diamond ring with bullet-shaped diamond shoulders.

Price: $60,000. Learn more about the Deansgate Ring.

The Deansgate Ring features a wide profile with its sizable stones and a sleek, minimalist design. This 3-stone ring is minimalist and elegant and features a 3.14-carat, GIA-certified emerald-cut center diamond with an I color and VS2 clarity. Each shoulder has a pentagon bullet-shaped diamond, totaling approximately 0.80 carats. All these have fine milgrain detailing leading to its medium-thickness platinum band.

14. The Yale Ring

A large round diamond ring with a blue sapphire halo.

Price: $60,000. Learn more about the Yale Ring.

For a large-stoned diamond ring with beautiful sapphire accents, you don’t want to miss the Yale Ring. Its centerpiece is a GIA-certified 4.01-carat round brilliant center diamond with an H color and SI2 clarity, with a halo of French-cut calibrated sapphires. All of these are bezel-set in platinum with milgrain borders. Accenting both are shoulder fleur-de-lis-shaped designs with an inset diamond with milgrain borders.

15. The Lampe Ring

A solitaire ring with an emerald-cut center diamond.

Price: $60,000. Learn more about the Lampe Ring.

Emerald cut diamonds make a sizable stone even bigger with its larger table face-side up. This Lampe Ring combines a simple and sleek overall design with a central GIA-certified H color and VS1 clarity, 3.03-carat emerald-cut diamond prong-set in platinum with a sleek and minimal undergallery. Each shoulder features a baguette-cut diamond, totaling about 0.40 carats. 

16. The Colborne Ring

A platinum ring with a large emerald-cut diamond and diamond halo.

Price: $80,000. Learn more about the Colborne Ring.

The elegant and massive Colborne Ring is one of our most prized big-size diamond rings in our collection. The center stone is a GIA-certified, 3.00-carat, emerald-cut center diamond, with an H color and VVS1 clarity. Around it is a halo of baguette-cut diamonds. Both are bezel-set in an octagonal frame with milgrain borders. Each shoulder features a row of small round diamonds, bordered in fine migrain adjointed to its sleek, unadorned platinum band.

17. The Karval Ring

A solitaire ring with a very large emerald-cut diamond.

Price: $130,000. Learn more about the Karval Ring.

This Karval Ring is one of our most high-priced engagement rings that combine quality big diamonds and sleek, minimalist design. Up front is this huge GIA-certified I color and VS1 clarity, 5.49-carat emerald cut center diamond. On each shoulder, it bears a tapered baguette-cut diamond adjoining it to the sleek, plain platinum band. All diamonds are prong-set in platinum with a sleek and elegant band.

18. The Beckton Ring

A delicate ring with a large diamond and diamond-lined shoulders.

Price: $55,000. Learn more about the Beckton Ring.

Big-diamond Art Deco rings are one of the most prized engagement rings. This Beckton Ring features the period’s beautiful ringwork, and the center GIA-certified L color and VS1 clarity 4.25-carat old European cut diamond. Each side features a bullet-shaped tapered shank with inset diamonds with milgrain borders. Further on, the diamond sits on a pretty undergallery crown with curved filigree and clef designs in its openwork.

19. The Basco Ring

A yellow gold ring with a large prong-set diamond.

Price: $68,000. Learn more about the Basco Ring.

Yellow gold and diamonds with ornate vintage decorations are a luxurious match in this beautiful Basco Ring. It features a huge GIA-certified I color and SI1 clarity 4.01-carat center diamond. Each shoulder features a row of inset diamonds on a tapered shank end with milgrain borders. It’s all prong-set in 18k yellow gold with an intricate crown design and inset diamonds bordered in milgrain. The whole gold band carries beautiful engraved work all over.

20. The Pisa Ring

antique cushion cut internally flawless diamond with micro pave shanks

Price: $180,000. Learn more about the Pisa Ring.

Those with a far larger budget can get one of our super high-value selections, the Pisa Ring. Its centerpiece is a very rare GIA-certified Internally Flawless with a G color antique 4.02-carat cushion-cut diamond. Beautiful rows of micro-pave diamonds create even more surrounding sparkle. They line the hidden halo undergallery and shoulders, extending down to its shanks.

21. The Parker Ring

A ring with a large diamond accompanied by diamonds and sapphires.

Price: $50,000. Learn more about the Parker Ring.

Emerald cut diamonds create a huge visual display on an engagement ring. This Parker Ring features an exquisite 4.77-carat emerald-cut diamond with a light yellow, Y-Z range color and VS1 clarity, prong-set in an 18k yellow gold mount. Each side has an accent bullet-shaped pentagon diamond prong-set in a sleek platinum band. The two-tone adjoining gold and platinum undergallery creates an elegant, symmetric, fusion design.

22. The Oakville Ring

oval cut diamond on a platinum ring with half moon side diamonds

Price: Contact us. Learn more about the Oakville Ring.

Belonging to our upper-priced, upper-echelon level of luxury offerings is the Oakville Ring for buyers with a bigger budget. This 3-stone vintage engagement ring already features a large, 4.00-carat oval-cut diamond with a G color and VS2 clarity. It expands in size with the side half-moon diamonds on each shoulder, totaling 0.81 carats, and having a G-H color and VS1 clarity level range. These are all prong-set in a sleek platinum band with a simple and elegantly designed undergallery.

23. The Bayside Ring

A round diamond halo ring with six flanking baguette diamonds.

Price: $45,000. Learn more about the Bayside Ring.

In some cases, already sizable diamond rings have a halo and side diamonds that make them even bigger. The Bayside Ring is a beautiful piece that has both. Its center is a GIA-certified K-L color and SI1-SI2 clarity-range, 3.80-carat old European cut diamond with prong settings.

A halo of small round diamonds surrounds the center stone, and a stack of 3 baguette-cut diamonds runs through each shoulder. Each adjoins the shoulder with a row of diamonds. All these are bordered in fine milgrain. The undergallery and its curved arch openwork complete this gorgeous ring.

24. The Lima Ring

A large prong-set diamond on a platinum ring.

Price: $68,000. Learn more about the Lima Ring.

The Lima Ring is the perfect luxury piece if you want a large center stone with rows of diamonds and intricate decorations. It is the twin of the Basco Ring with the same price and similar specs, but with platinum instead of gold.

The ring features a 4.01-carat round center diamond with an I color and SI1 clarity. Its prong setting features an ornate undergallery crown design. Inset diamonds line the upper sections and lower rails, with geometric and clef motif designs. Then each shoulder has adjoining bullet-shaped sections with milgrain edges bridging over to its engraved platinum band.

25. The Devon Ring

A unique diamond ring with tapered shoulders and many diamonds.

Price: $45,000. Learn more about the Devon Ring.

The Devon Ring is your top choice when you want a large diamond set in an intricately designed wide-shoulder ring. The center stone is a GIA-certified, 4.00-carat old European cut diamond with an M color and VS1 clarity.

The ring’s upper and lower sides feature a double-prong setting and a small round diamond bezel-set in a circle frame next to each. The upper and lower undergallery sides each have a row of inset small diamonds bordered by milgrain, extending to its wide split shanks. The shoulders in the middle of the split shank feature a triangle fleur-de-lis design with more inset diamonds, in milgrain borders.

26. The Hampshire Ring

A ring with a large diamond and flower motif shoulders.

Price: $65,000. Learn more about the Hampshire Ring.

For a unique and intricately decorated Edwardian-era antique ring with a large diamond, this Hampshire Ring comes highly recommended. The center stone is a GIA-certified, 5.03-carat old European cut diamond with an N color and VVS2 clarity. The unique composition of Edwardian jewelry adorns the surrounding undergallery and shoulders. The combination of floral and arch curves creates a wide crown bucket and shoulders that complement the diamond.

27. The Marmora Ring

large round diamond ring with double diamond halo and sapphires  on platinum ring

Price: Contact us. Learn more about the Marmora Ring.

A large center diamond expands further with the luxurious pairing of diamond halos and sapphire shoulders. This Marmora Ring features a large 4.22-carat diamond with a I color and I1 clarity in the center. An inner and outer halo of intricate inset diamonds with geometric center linings surround it.

The north and south axes feature a baguette-cut diamond through the halo, plus a stack of 3 French-cut sapphires through the shoulder. They adjoin the shank with a row of inset diamonds leading to a graceful double-wire platinum band. All these are inside fine milgrain borders.

28. The Norristown Ring

A simple ring with a very large pear-shaped diamond.

Price: $92,000. Learn more about the Norristown Ring.

The Norristown Ring bears our biggest pear-shaped diamond, loaded and surrounded with even more diamonds. This top-tier, high-priced ring features a GIA-certified 6.00-carat rose-cut pear-shaped diamond secured in prongs. Rows of micro-pave diamonds line the undergallery rails and shoulders, extending down the shanks with a thin platinum band.

29. The Orford Ring

A large diamond ring with a deep blue sapphire halo.

Price: $68,000. Learn more about the Orford Ring.

Diamonds and sapphires are a classic, timeless, and opulent combination in this Orford Ring. It’s made even more special and larger-profile with its contrasting halo. The center stone is a bezel-set, antique 5.15-carat, L color, and VS2 clarity cushion-cut diamond. Natural, French-cut sapphires form a halo around it, with a row of inset diamonds on each shoulder. These are all bordered with fine milgrain, with marquise motif openwork in the undergallery.

30. The Bauer Ring

A ring with a large center diamond and baguette shoulder diamonds.

Price: $85,000. Learn more about the Bauer Ring.

The simple and symmetric 3-stone composition of this lavish Bauer Ring comes loaded with excellent diamonds. In the center is a GIA-certified 4.26-carat old European cut diamond in K color and VS1 clarity. On each shoulder are 2 baguette-cut diamonds to accent and balance its lateral size. All these are prong-set in platinum, with additional bezel-set small round diamonds lined across its undergallery and prong extensions. 

31. The Elsberry Ring

A ring with embellished shoulders and a large round diamond.

Price: $68,000. Learn more about the Elsberry Ring.

The Elsberry Ring is a top-tier choice for buyers searching for a large round diamond ring with ornate and opulent decorations. At the center is a GIA-certified 4.01-carat diamond with an I color and SI1 clarity. Its surrounding undergallery, split shanks, and shoulders feature geometric and clef motifs in the open-work, accented by small diamonds. The rest of the platinum band comes with detailed engravings that create graceful textures all over. 

32. The Dutchess Ring

A white gold diamond ring with tapered baguette shoulder diamond.

Price: $72,000. Learn more about the Dutchess Ring.

A large round diamond ring set in a sleek, minimalist, 1950-era piece, this Dutchess Ring is one of our premium, high-quality vintage offerings. The center stone is a 4.25-carat old European cut diamond with a tapered baguette-cut diamond on each side. The rectangular spaces and design of the undergallery and plain, unadorned platinum are features from this era, from the transition era of the Retro and Mid-Century periods.

33. The Cyrene Ring

A ring with a round diamond and diamond-lined shoulders.

Price: $48,000. Learn more about the Cyrene Ring.

Our collection features many big round diamonds in a heavily embellished ring, such as this graceful-looking Cyrene Ring. At its center is a GIA-certified 4.01-carat diamond with an L color and VS1 clarity. Diamonds line its surroundings, from the hidden halo to the undergallery railings and its split shanks. Each shoulder has a row of inset diamonds between the split shanks, and more lovely decorations and engraved motifs all over its platinum band.

34. The Fremont Ring

radiant-cut Fancy Intense Yellow diamond with trillion cut side diamonds

Price: Contact us. Learn more about the Fremont Ring.

Those in search of a special massive diamond ring with a sleek, modern, and minimalist design will love our Fremont Ring. This very opulent engagement ring has a very rare and colossal GIA-certified 13.15-carat radiant-cut diamond with a Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS1 clarity. Seamlessly installed on each side is a trillion-cut diamond, with a sleek and unadorned platinum band. This 2-tone, 2-stone, 2-color ring bedazzles with a simple, iconic look.

35. The Rockwell Ring

Price: Contact us. Learn more about the Rockwell Ring.

For another super massive diamond engagement ring from the Art Deco generation, circa 1925, consider this impressive Rockwell Ring. This eternal and super elegant piece features an ultra-rare and massive, GIA-certified 13.03-carat Fancy Dark Yellowish-Brown antique cushion-cut diamond. A stack of double over single baguette-cut diamonds grace its shoulders, leading to a double-wire shank in platinum.

36. The Follett Ring

An Asscher-cut diamond ring with step-down baguette diamond shoulders.

Price: $56,000. Learn more about the Follett Ring.

The Follett Ring combines geometric diamonds with a symmetrical design in an opulent and minimalist engagement ring. The center stone is a 4.01-carat Asscher-cut diamond with a J color and VS1 clarity, secured with double prongs. Each side features a stack of 3 descending-size baguette-cut diamonds with milgrain borders. They create a stairway motif leading to its sleek and plain platinum band.

37. The Haddon Ring

A platinum Asscher-cut diamond ring with a sapphire halo.

Price: $140,000. Learn more about the Haddon Ring.

Large, high-quality diamonds expand visually with halos, and there’s none more lavish than those set in sapphires with a bold, minimalist design. This Haddon Ring features a 4.09-carat, GIA-certified antique Asscher-cut center diamond with a G color and VS1 clarity, bezel-set in an octagon halo. A row of natural French-cut bezel-set sapphires forms an octagon halo layer around it. Their blue accent is only visible when facing the diamond. All of these stones come with detailed fine milgrain edges on each of their layers.

38. The Genesee Ring

minimal platinum solitaire ring with a very large Asscher-cut diamond

Price: Contact us. Learn more about the Genesee Ring.

Bigger-than-usual diamond engagement rings feature rare stones in the upper price range. For those with a big budget, the Genesee Ring is your next match. It features a massive GIA-certified, 6.01-carat, Asscher-cut solitaire diamond with a K color and VVS2 clarity. Secured with double prongs, the undergallery and platinum band maintain its elegant minimal simplicity, focusing on the huge, mesmerizing diamond.

39. The Golders Green Ring

A round sapphire halo ring with a very large diamond.

Price: $85,000. Learn more about the Golders Green Ring.

If you loved our previous selections that combine diamonds, sapphires, and platinum, you will love the Golders Green Ring. This is a round version of the Haddon and Crawford rings and is more affordable.

The ring’s centerpiece is a UGL-certified, 5.72-carat old European cut diamond with a K color and VS2 clarity. It’s in a bezel setting with milgrain borders, and surrounded by a halo of French-cut sapphires in a halo bordered in milgrain. On each shoulder is a fleur-de-lis design with an inset diamond and milgrain edges, capping its triple-wire shank platinum band.

40. The Woodstown Ring

An orange yellow diamond ring with a starburst diamond cluster.

Price: Contact us. Learn more about the Woodstown Ring.

We end this impeccable list on a high note yet again, with this unique and beautiful Woodstown Ring. The center stone is a large GIA-certified 5.42-carat round brilliant cut diamond that has a brownish-orange-yellow color and VS2 clarity. Surrounding it is a floral halo of diamonds. The top and bottom arches have round brilliant-cut diamonds, while the shoulders feature a stack of trio marquise-cut diamonds. All of these are prong-set in platinum, with prong extensions creating lines in the crown undergallery openwork. 

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About Benjamin Khordipour

Benjamin Khordipour, G.D., C.G.P. is one of the jewelry researchers and gemologists at Estate Diamond Jewelry. He received his official gemological degrees from both the GIA and GUBELIN. He also regularly contributes to Business Insider, Forbes, Rapaport, CNBC, and Brides Magazine. Benjamin was born in New York and joined Estate Diamond Jewelry in 2014. He is passionate about vintage jewelry and diamonds. This blog was built on his strong belief that jewelers have a responsibility to properly educate their customers. Benjamin co-authored the book The Engagement Ring Guide for Men. His favorite vintage jewelry era is the Art Deco Era and his favorite type of stone is the Kashmir Sapphire. He also collects rare antique pins.