24 Split Shank Engagement Rings That Make a Statement (2023)

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Brilliant Earth Moissanite Fortuna Lab Diamond Ring

This dazzling diamond ring features a diamond halo that frames the center stone with a split shank band made up of two rows of pavé diamonds and an additional row of diamonds on the bridge for more sparkle. The lab-grown diamond engagement ring is available in 18K white gold, 18K yellow gold, 14K rose gold, and platinum with a choice of a round, cushion, oval, princess, emerald, or pear-cut center diamond.

Price at time of publish: $4,240

Allurez Solitaire Bypass Diamond Engagement Ring

With its stunning twisted band featuring 10 pavé diamonds and framing the center stone with a halo effect, this split shank engagement ring boasts intricate details and a timeless design. It’s also highly customizable with the option to choose from eight different metals—14K yellow, white, or rose gold, 18K yellow, white, or rose gold, palladium, and platinum—10 diamond shapes, and carat weight.

Price at time of publish: $2,222

Blue Nile Dot Dash Split Shank Diamond Engagement Ring

For the bride-to-be with vintage style, this split shank diamond engagement ring is perfection. Featuring a crisscross double band with rows of diamonds in three different shapes and available in 14K yellow or white gold with 10 cut options for the center stone, this engagement ring has an antique feel with major family heirloom vibes.

Price at time of publish: $1,990

Bahdos Split Shank Diamond Engagement Ring

It’s all in the details with this split shank engagement ring. Featuring a dazzling band frosted with rows of pavé diamonds and four larger round stones in the center set in 18K yellow gold, this diamond ring comes with the option to choose from nine center stone cut styles—including round, princess, Asscher, cushion, emerald, radiant, oval, pear, and heart-shaped—for a customized feel.

Price at time of publish: $1,770

Brilliance Double Cross Split Shank Diamond Engagement Ring

We love the intricacy of this stunning diamond engagement ring. With its triple-braided band featuring over 100 pavé stones and split shank halo setting, the ring can be set with a center stone in a customizable size and shape, including round, princess, Asscher, radiant, cushion, emerald, marquise, oval, pear, and heart.

Price at time of publish: $6,987

Clean Origin Split Shank Solitaire Ring

For the minimalist bride who likes a touch of sparkle, this split shank diamond ring is the one. The ring features a thick double band made of a highly polished metal of your choice and a just-hidden halo of pavé diamonds that frame the center stone, representing a lifetime of love.

Brilliant Earth Joy Diamond Engagement Ring

This diamond engagement ring brings sparks joy with a stunning halo of diamonds that frame a center stone in the cut and carat size of your choice—options include round, oval, cushion, pear, princess, emerald, marquise, Asscher, and radiant ranging from 1/3 carat to 2 carats. For added customization, select the metal that most fits your bride-to-be with 18K yellow or white gold, 14K rose gold, and platinum available.

Price at time of publish: $1,690

Allurez Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring

For the bride-to-be who loves extra sparkle, this double halo diamond engagement ring checks every box. The split shank setting and band are adorned with pavé diamonds on the outer part of the band that joins a dazzling double row of diamonds to frame the center round stone.

Price at time of publish: $6,171

Windsor Oleana Diamond Split Shank Engagement Ring

With its variety of stone shapes, double band, and stunning split shank setting, this round diamond engagement ring in 18K yellow gold features a 1920s Art Deco design that boasts a timeless vintage feel.

Price at time of publish: $7,100

James Allen Alternating Shapes Open Split Shank

For the bride-to-be that likes a little funk, this split shank engagement ring truly wows. Available in your choice of 14K white, yellow, or rose gold, 18K white or yellow gold, or platinum, the band features a double row of diamonds in alternating marquise and round shapes that rise to the middle and frame the round center stone.

Price at time of publish: $1,550

Brilliant Earth Icon Diamond Engagement Ring

This modern style split shank engagement ring brings a ton of sparkle with a band featuring two rows of pavé round diamonds and a stunning center stone cut in your choice of round, oval, cushion, pear, princess, emerald, marquise, Asscher, or radiant and set in either 18K white or yellow gold, 14K rose gold or platinum.

Price at time of publish: $1,850

David Yurman DY Wisteria Engagement Ring in Platinum

Modeled after the interwoven vines of the wisteria plant, this stunning split shank engagement ring features platinum twisted double bands encrusted with pavé diamonds, creating the perfect pedestal for a stunning round center stone.

Zales Composite Diamond Cushion Frame Split Shank Ring

Make a statement with this cushion-shaped diamond composite ring in a 10K white gold split shank setting. We love the triple halo effect of this stone with the round center diamond framed with two rows of pavé diamonds and then a third row in that gorgeous cushion shape.

Price at time of publish: $1,469

Clean Origin Lyra Solitaire Ring

This modern solitaire ring features a simple yet elegant split shank setting and an extra slim band, perfect for stacking. The round center stone is framed in your choice of solid 14K white, yellow, or rose gold, 18K white or yellow gold, or platinum and is compatible with carat weights ranging from 0.50 to 5.50.

Blue Nile Split Shank Pavé and Plain Shank Diamond Engagement Ring

A twisted band is a great way to add additional details without going too trendy. We love this setting for its additional row of pavé round diamonds that intertwine with a high-shine metal of your choice. The oval center stone is our top pick for this design, but the setting also fits with round, princess, emerald, Asscher, marquise, radiant, pear, heart, and cushion-cut diamonds.

Price at time of publish: $950

Clean Origin Vienna Ring

Vintage is a great way to keep it sustainable when shopping for an engagement ring. But, if you can’t find the one you love, the next best thing is a lab-grown diamond ring in a setting that feels antique. Case in point: This stunning split shank ring has a vintage yet modern feel. Our favorite part? The hidden round diamond stones on the bridge add an extra special touch.

Blue Nile Petite Split Shank Pavé Cathedral Engagement Ring

For the bride who loves color, ditch the diamond for a stunning gemstone center, framed by a cathedral split-shank setting. The engagement ring is available in a variety of metals—including platinum or 14K yellow, white, or rose gold—and oval or round-shaped aquamarine, emerald, morganite, ruby, or sapphire, for a unique approach to tradition.

Price at time of publish: $2,350

Zales Diamond Double Oval Frame Vintage-Style Split Shank Engagement Ring

This gorgeous 10K white gold and diamond engagement ring is all about details with its round center stone, double oval-shaped halo, and triple diamond-encrusted band in a split shank setting that gives it a major vintage appeal.

Price at time of publish: $2,129

Allurez Antique Style Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring

Artfully designed with an intricately etched band, a row of pavé diamonds along the band, and a hidden touch, this split shank diamond engagement ring boasts that family heirloom feel that is timeless and unique. On top of that, the band is customizable with metal options ranging from 18K yellow, white, or rose gold, 14K yellow, white, or rose gold, or platinum, and the option to choose diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, or rubies for the side stones.

Price at time of publish: $2,429

Blue Nile Petite Split Shank Solitaire

For a simplistic yet exquisite design, look no further than this diamond engagement ring. Featuring petite hollows on either side of the center diamond and a classic solitaire setting, the split shank ring is the perfect anchor piece for your wedding set—and, it’s fully customizable with seven metal options and pairs beautifully with virtually any cut, including round, princess, emerald, Asscher, marquise, oval, radiant, pear, heart, and cushion.

Price at time of publish: $990

Charles & Colvard Moissanite Split Shank Ring

Featuring a 2.92 carat round center stone and stunning collection of pavé accent diamonds, this split shank engagement ring braids together modern and vintage style for a classic design in your choice of 14K white or yellow gold.

Price at time of publish: $1,700

Blue Nile Oval Split-Shank Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

If you’re looking for a classic platinum engagement ring with a halo of diamonds framing the center stone, here it is. The setting features a traditional design with double rows of diamonds outlining the split shank band fit for a stunning oval center diamond.

Price at time of publish: $2,990

Allurez South Sea Cultured Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring

Not all engagement rings call for diamonds and gemstones. For a unique take on the split shank engagement ring, look no further than this stunning diamond-encrusted pearl ring. The unique design features a cultured pearl centerpiece from the South Sea with a halo of round diamonds.

Price at time of publish: $3,890

Allurez Diamond and Blue Sapphire Floral Engagement Ring

This diamond ring boasts dashing detail with its intricate floral design and touch of color. The split shank setting is decorated with rows of diamonds and your choice of blue sapphires, emeralds, pink sapphires, rubies, or tanzanite stones with a round center stone framed by swirling diamond-encrusted petals and set in your choice of metal.

Price at time of publish: $3,166

FAQ

• What Is a Split-Shank Ring?

  A split-shank ring “has a visual gap between the hand and the center diamond or halo," according to Haisch. “The opening may give the effect of a larger and more ornate ring set," she says.
  

• What Type of Setting Pairs Best with a Split-Shank Engagement Ring?

  “All settings work perfectly for this style of engagement ring, and it’s important to make conscious decisions in your stone and band selections,” says Haisch, noting that if the ring includes larger diamond cuts like a princess or Asscher, “the band will be noticeably larger to accommodate the diamond.”
  

• Do Split-Shanks Make The Ring More or Less Expensive?

  Not necessarily. “As with any style, the price will ultimately be determined by the four Cs—cut, clarity, color, and carat—and the quality of gold for the band,” says Haisch. “They tend to be more expensive with your choice of stones and gold when designing the ring, but it comes down to preference, how thick or thin, the number of stones, et cetera,” Haisch adds.