Antique:

A pre-made ring often dating back to the Victorian age or earlier. One of a kind antique rings feature unique styles and shapes from the past. New rings can also be "vintage" inspired. Antique rings range from cheap to very expensive.

Carved:

A ring that has been tooled with designs or molded into shapes.

Center Stone Separate:

Many stores sell a ring band with setting, separately from the stone. Usually the store has a wide selection of rocks to choose from that will fit your setting. This can be a creative, economical way to purchase a ring.

Claddagh:

A Celtic wedding design. Traditionally, Claddagh rings are Yellow GOLD, but there are many other options that include a variety of metals and stones. 

Composite:

A composite ring uses small stones put together in a PAVE setting to create a larger shape.  Composite rings give the impression of a big rock, at less cost.

Cuff:

Cuff rings extend along a large portion of the finger, often covering the joints. They have recently come into vogue.

Enhanced Color Stone:

A stone that's been artificially colored through a process such as heat treatment. Some precious, colored gems are rarely found in nature. Enhancement creates a cost effective, brilliant effect on a natural stone.

Eternity:

A ring that has stones circling its entire band.  Eternity rings can be pricey. Often ring designs will feature stones on half of the ring, and a solid band on the underside. This gives an impression of the eternity style at a lesser cost.

Halo:

A ring of small PAVE stones surrounding a larger stone. The halo is often clear diamonds, creating an angelic look. Halo styles are popular among royalty.

Hammered:

Metal that has been indented to create a rustic, textured look.

Lab Created Stone:

A simulated rock resembling more expensive gems such as DIAMONDS, SAPPHIRES or RUBIES. CUBIC ZIRCONIA is one of the most well-known. Lab stones often look almost identical to natural stones.  They are inexpensive.

Mokume Gane:

A Japanese design technique that swirls a variety of metals for a marbled effect. Mokume Gane style is newer to the jewelry market and considered very modern taste.

Solitaire:

The most popular type of engagement ring. A solitaire features a single stone, often a DIAMOND.  Sizes, settings and shapes vary widely, as does price.  Solitaire styles are timeless.

Split Shank:

A split shank ring has separation in the band (traditionally symmetrical on either side of the stone.) Modern designs occasionally feature uneven, amorphous "splits."

Theological:

A ring that features symbols or designs that represent religious beliefs.

Trinity Three Stone:

A popular choice that showcases three stones. Usually the center stone is the larger focal point, and the side stones are complimentary. Trinity can also refer to a set of three rings, or rings made in the Celtic style.

Twist:

A twist band curves in one or more directions, instead of following the basic ring circumference.

Wedding Set:

Wedding rings can be sold in sets.  An engagement and wedding band will match thematically, or even fit together, creating a single piece. 3 ring sets include a wedding band for the other partner. Weddings sets are economical.