Black Diamond Solitaire Ring: Dark, Bold and Completely Yours

If you are someone who wants something extraordinary from the basic white stones for your special day, then our solitaire black diamond engagement ring will take your breath away! 

With this iconic solitaire, we are here for couples who adore shimmer over sparkle. We took inspiration from the shimmering skies and the beauty of love to create this ring. If you love the idea, check out more about our ring here! 

Our Inspiration: Solitaire Black Diamond Engagement Ring

We did not set out to make a conventional engagement ring at Rustic and Gold. We never do.

This one started with a simple question — what happens when you take the most classic shape in fine jewelry, the round solitaire, and build it around a black diamond instead of a white one? The answer is this ring.

Same silhouette, completely different energy. The deep opaque black center stone changes everything about how the ring reads — darker, bolder and far more personal than anything sitting in a traditional jewelry case.

The rose gold was the detail that made it feel complete. That warm blush tone against the deep black stone creates a contrast that is genuinely hard to look away from. Then the white salt-and-pepper pavé band underneath added one more layer — a natural speckled trail of brightness that ties the whole ring together without softening it. Three elements that have no right working together this well.

The Stone of Solitaire Black Diamond Engagement Ring

The center stone is a round brilliant-cut black diamond weighing 2.5 carats and measuring 8.2 x 8.2 x 5.8mm.

• 2.5 carats — wide, present, and impossible to overlook on the finger

• Round brilliant cut — 58 facets creating a surface shimmer that shifts as the stone moves.

• Deep natural black diamond color — pulls light inward rather than throwing it outward

• Completely different from a white brilliant — darker, more controlled, more intense

• At 8.2 x 8.2 mm, the stone fills the setting with zero apology

The Pavé Band

• White salt and pepper round brilliant diamonds — approximately 0.3 carats total — running along both sides of the band

• The natural salt and pepper character of the accent stones connects back to the raw quality of the black center stone

• Each accent stone sits small and bright against the rose gold — a quiet trail of sparkle underneath the main event

• Smooth polished rose gold band at 1.7mm — slim, refined, and sits beautifully against the skin

Our Craftsmanship: Solitaire Black Diamond Engagement Ring

Every ring at Rustic and Gold is handcrafted from start to finish.

• Six individual prongs hold the round black diamond at evenly spaced points around the stone

• Each prong is placed and secured by hand — checked for level and pressure before anything is locked in

• The pavé accent stones are set one by one along the band — each stone individually secured before the next goes in

• Our craftsmen check the full ring before it leaves the bench — the center stone level, the prong consistency, the pavé line, and the overall finish

• A 2.5 carat black diamond in a six-prong setting demands that level of attention, and we give it every single time

Our Ethical Commitment

• Every diamond in this ring is ethically sourced and natural

• We have used recycled gold in this ring to make it even more romantic 

• You get certifications with each purchase you make 

Specifications of Solitaire Black Diamond Engagement Ring

• Center stone — Round brilliant cut black diamond, 2.5 CT

• Measurements — 8.2 x 8.2 x 5.8mm

• Accent stones — White salt and pepper round brilliant diamonds, approx. 0.3 CT total

• Setting — 14k rose gold, handcrafted six-prong

• Band — Rose gold pavé, smooth polished, 1.7mm

• Construction — Fully handcrafted at Rustic and Gold

• Sourcing — Ethically sourced natural diamonds, recycled gold

Make It Yours

Now, we would love to hear your thoughts and get this ring customized exclusively at Rustic and Gold. Reach out to us via our chat box. 

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