If you’re looking for a real stunning and unique diamond engagement ring, try the criss cross eternity band engagement ring. This new style can be used with a solitaire diamond at the apex or without. It can also be used to offset a different gemstone as the solitaire with diamonds placed in the band criss crossing each other. There are so many variations of the criss cross rings that you really have to see them to believe them. Some look like they float above the finger, others have multiple layers, others are genuinely in the form of one single criss cross, emphasizing the design. These are some of the design options you will have with criss cross rings.

Simple Criss Cross Solitaire

If you just like the look of the criss cross band with a single solitaire at the apex, you still have many options for the different types of bands. You can get two bands that are flat and merged to look like a sculpted single band in a criss cross design. You can get two bands that are separate and float above each other to make it somewhat surreal and fairy-like. You can get criss cross bands with two different metals. That way if you like the yellow gold and the white gold, you don’t have to choose between them. Get them both! Even without any other stones in the bands and just a simple criss cross to highlight your solitaire, you will find this a very attractive and modern look for an engagement ring. However, it gets even better when you start to multiply the layers.

Multiple Layers

Criss cross rings can have more that one layer, making them appear to be undulating waves. You can have even more dramatic effect with multiple layers in different colored metals. You can use them as the basis of a solitaire ring, or you can wear them as is. You can have designs engraved on the bands or leave them simple.

Multiple Stones

The eternity bands are bands encrusted with diamonds, usually set within channels all the way around the ring’s band. This is beautiful as a single band, but it multiple bands, it’s out of this world! You can add the large solitaire gemstone at the top, and use multiple stones in the band to make it a true criss cross eternity band engagement ring. Whether you use one or many bands, as long as they have diamonds all the way around the band, it’s an eternity ring. Yet, that’s not all you can do with these rings, as you also have the choice to use other gemstones than diamonds on different bands.

Maybe you want other precious stones set in the bands on the criss cross design. Go for it! This particular look isn’t limited to diamonds and gold. You can use many different metal bands and gemstones to get a look that’s all your own. Pair the white band with black diamonds and the gold band with white diamonds. There really is no limit to the designs possible with a criss cross pattern.

Putting It All Together

As you can probably tell by now, just about anything goes with these criss cross ring designs. You can opt for multiple bands in different metal colors and only put an eternity band of diamonds on one or two of the bands. There’s nothing that says they all have to have diamonds. You can set other gemstones in other bands. You can have the band plain and somewhat elevated to make it appear floating and use a diamond solitaire to make it simple and elegant. People are discovering the versatility of this design and exploring all the possibilities.

If you think it’s going to stop at rings, forget it! Match your rings with criss cross earrings and bracelets for a really powerful fashion statement. The layered look is very much in style, and this way you have the look of layers using single pieces of jewelry. You can even stack criss cross rings for yet another look, taking multiple pieces and putting them on the same finger. You can use multiple sets on different fingers too. This design is perfect for both men and women as it has a simple modern look that anyone can appreciate and customize to their wardrobe. You can even get matching criss cross wedding bands that have an eternity circle of diamonds on each. That’s the way to do criss cross rings as a couple and keep it all in the family.