What is a solitaire engagement ring?

A solitaire engagement ring features a single centre stone set on a plain band with no accent stones. It is the most classic and timeless engagement ring style, allowing the centre stone — moissanite or lab diamond — to be the focal point.

How much does a solitaire engagement ring cost in South Africa?

Solitaire engagement rings at Heritage & Co. start from R11,500 for the INVICTA moissanite collection (10K gold), R21,995 for AETERNA (14K gold), and R44,995 for the CLARITAS lab diamond collection (18K gold, IGI certified).

Is moissanite or lab diamond better for a solitaire ring?

Both are excellent choices for a solitaire setting. Moissanite (GRA certified, DEF/VVS) has a higher refractive index and more fire, while lab diamond (IGI certified, D/VVS1) has the same chemical composition as a natural diamond. Moissanite offers more carat weight for the same budget.

Can I engrave a solitaire engagement ring at Heritage & Co.?

Yes. Free custom engraving is available on all Heritage & Co. engagement rings, including solitaire styles. You can add a name, date, or personal message to the inside of the band.

Solitaire Engagement Rings South Africa | Lab Diamond & Moissanite

The solitaire engagement ring is the most iconic choice in fine jewellery — a single stone, centre stage. No halo. No pave. Just the stone and the light it holds.

A solitaire setting lets the centre stone do all the work. Round brilliant, oval, cushion, emerald cut — whatever shape she loves, a clean solitaire frame puts it front and centre. It's timeless because it's always been timeless. It'll look as right in forty years as it does today.

Why Choose a Solitaire Engagement Ring?

Solitaire rings suit every personal style precisely because the design stays out of the way. They stack beautifully with a wedding band, photograph clean and sharp, and require less maintenance than halo or pave settings with multiple small stones. If she values elegance without excess — a solitaire is the ring.

Lab Diamond vs Moissanite Solitaire Rings in South Africa

Both options deliver the classic solitaire look. Moissanite (GRA certified, D/VVS1) offers exceptional brilliance at a significantly lower price point. Lab diamond (IGI certified, D/VVS1) provides diamond's chemical identity with full certification. Both are set in solid gold — no plating, no shortcuts.

Heritage & Co. Solitaire Collections

INVICTA — GRA moissanite (D/VVS1), 10K solid gold, R16,995–R19,995
AETERNA — GRA moissanite (D/VVS1), 14K solid gold, R21,995–R34,995
CLARITAS — IGI lab diamond (D/VVS1), 18K solid gold, R44,995+

Every Heritage & Co. solitaire ring is made to order in solid gold with a certified stone. Free engraving available on all engagement rings. WhatsApp us on 082 818 9106 to discuss your ideal ring.