Courtesy of Forevermark
Floral motif ring set in 18K rose gold, price upon request, Forevermark by Rahaminov
For an even more whimsical take on the popular split shanks, try a romantic twist!
Have your bling — with a twist! Split shanks — that is, an engagement ring band split into two pieces — have become increasingly popular in the bridal world. And now, designers are making these modern baubles with a, well, twist. Whether it's a twisted split shank or a single intertwined band, these infinity-like designs are whimsical, romantic, and unique.
There are many ways to tote a twisted engagement ring. One popular style, as mentioned above, is to take a split shank and simply intertwine the two bands. This can be done subtly, with one or two areas where the two pieces cross over, or the band can be tightly wound together. For added bling, designers stud these pieces with pavé diamonds so that the finished product is both super eye-catching and sparkly. If you really want to go big, add a diamond-dotted halo around the center stone, too.
You don't have to go for the pavé if you don't want, though. In fact, plenty of sleek twisted bands are a great way to update a classic solitaire engagement ring.
The band doesn't have to be split, either. David Yurman, for example, is known for a cable band that has the appearance of a twisted rope. Forevermark, too, has a single twisted band — half in pavé and half in solid metal to really drive the design home. The effect on both is still traditional with just a touch of ingenious texture.
Love the idea of twist-shank engagement ring? Click through to see all of our favorite twisted engagement ring band designs!
Courtesy of David Yurman
Style WR1055CPL, "Wisteria" double platinum band engagement ring with pavé diamonds and cushion-cut center stone, price upon request, David Yurman
Courtesy of Kirk Kara
Style K199R, Pirouetta white gold split-shank engagement ring with a 1.5 carat round-cut center stone, peek-a-boo diamonds, and signature filigree, $2,880, Kirk Kara
Courtesy of Norman Silverman Diamonds
Cushion-cut diamond engagement ring with braided pavé diamonds set in 18K white gold, $5,300, Norman Silverman Diamonds
Courtesy of Greenwich Jewelers
Style 130-01674, "Surge" platinum engagement ring with double-band design, pavé diamonds, and round center stone, $2,360, Mark Schneider available at Greenwich Jewelers
Courtesy of Danhov
Style ZE109, handcrafted double-twisted shank platinum engagement ring, $1,760 without center stone, Danhov
Courtesy of Zales
Style 18627331, one-carat diamond frame engagement ring in 14K white gold, $3,699, Vera Wang LOVE available at Zales
Courtesy of Greenwich Jewelers
Style 130-02325, 18K white gold engagement ring with round center stone and twisted diamond band, $1,470, Ritani available at Greenwich Jewelers
Courtesy of David Yurman
Style WR1039RPL, "Crossover Pavé" round-cut diamond engagement ring with twin pavé platinum bands, price upon request, David Yurman
Courtesy of Greenwich Jewelers
Style 130-01520, 18K white gold engagement ring with twisted pavé diamond band, $3,850, JudeFrances available at Greenwich Jewelers
Courtesy of Allurez
Style NG222, 14K white gold twisted infinity band engagement ring with a diamond halo, $5,150, Allurez
Courtesy of Kirk Kara
Style K150R65RWR, Pirouetta white gold halo engagement ring with wheat hand engravings, peek-a-boo diamonds, milgrain edging, and rose gold accents, $3,440, Kirk Kara
Courtesy of ArtCarved
Style V575, "Madeleine" platinum prong set diamond engagement ring with diamond accented braided shank, price upon request, ArtCarved
Courtesy of Forevermark
"The Center of My Universe" cushion cut platinum engagement ring with twisted pavé and polished braided band, price upon request, Forevermark
Courtesy of Norman Silverman Diamonds
Cushion-cut diamond twisted engagement ring with halo diamonds set in 18K white gold, $4,200, Norman Silverman Diamonds
Courtesy of Furrer Jacot
Style 53-66390, "Lucienne" 18K white gold engagement ring, starting at $3,620, Furrer Jacot
Courtesy of Reeds Jewelers
Style V319, "Gabriella" diamond engagement ring with round prong-set diamond and high-polished shank design, $1,209 without center stone, ArtCarved available at Reeds Jewelers
Courtesy of Kirk Kara
Style K133RR, Pirouetta rose gold split-shank engagement ring with a round-cut center diamond, $3,290, Kirk Kara
Courtesy of Danhov
Style ZE105, Eleganza handcrafted single braided diamond shank engagement ring in platinum, $4,200 without center stone, Danhov
Courtesy of Yael Designs
Style 08449, 2.5 carat diamond set in a platinum band with 2.17 carat accent diamonds, $15,116 without center stone, Yael Designs
Courtesy of David Yurman
Style WR1006CPL, "Cable Solitaire" cushion-cut diamond engagement ring with cable band motif, $7,300, David Yurman
Courtesy of Simon G.
Style MR1498, 18K white gold engagement ring with twist design and round-cut diamonds, $2,156, Simon G.
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