Why Bypass Setting Engagement Rings Are the Modern Twist Everyone Loves
— by Cullen Jewellery — Reading time 3 minutes
In the world of engagement rings, the bypass engagement ring setting stands apart as a design that celebrates movement, and architectural beauty. Also known as a crossover or rapture setting, this style is fast captivating couples around the world for its versatility when paired with different centre stones, and unique aesthetic. We’re delving into the meaning behind these rings, and unveiling our latest designs with the bypass setting.
The Meaning of the Bypass Setting Engagement Ring
The symbolic meaning of a bypass setting can be interpreted as two distinctly different and separate people coming together to form a new family union, represented by the joining of the two strands around the centre stone. Like toi et moi rings (French for ‘me and you’), bypass rings often represent two people joining together in the oneness of marriage, making them deeply meaningful choices for engagement jewellery.
Bypass Rings at Cullen
While bypass rings are an avant-garde answer to engagement rings, we have numerous iterations of diamond bypass setting rings to suit any bride-to-be. For something leaning more to the traditional centre stone cuts, the Casey Solitaire with Bypass Band has an east-west setting, but with an oval stone. The bold four-claw setting complements the curves and soft edges of the rest of this ring, an eye-catching and yet beautifully feminine design. For the name softness but more traditional, look to the Kimia Round Solitaire or the Kala; an Oval Centre Stone with a Bypass Band. Both have the beautiful soft tapers of the bypass ring but paired with a traditional centre stone.
An Open, Sculptural Silhouette, With Diamonds
That’s not to say bypass rings don’t offer a great foundation for a design-heavy engagement ring. The Merida and Ezmerelda bypass engagement rings have a mystical cluster effect on the upward and downward slopes of the curved lines. The centre stones here are kept simple in oval and cushion cuts, to allow the accent stones to be the focal point. This is reminiscent of the bypass rings from the 20th century which were more ornate with accent stones and often complimented by precious stones like sapphires, emeralds and rubies.
Something in Between
And what about something in-between? Pear and marquise stones are great stones for the best of both worlds – soft edges with sharp and distinct corners. The long edges of these stones also create a dramatic slope when set in a bypass setting, best seen in our Sena, Jennifer and Jackie rings. The Sena has a North-South set marquise stone which has been created with umpteen precision so that when it’s worn, the glint from this will be sure to be a conversation starter. The Jackie has an East-West set pear shape, and the Jennifer a traditionally set pear in a North-South orientation. With these two rings we can see distinctly the versatility of the bypass setting. The curvature of the edges can as easily envelope the sides of a centre stone as it can simply hold the tip and tail in place.
At Cullen , we can help you explore bypass settings and determine if this could be the perfect choice for your engagement ring. Our custom design expertise, commitment to quality craftsmanship, will ensure your ring will be a treasured heirloom. Schedule an in-person or online consultation to discuss your vision and explore bringing your dreams to life.