What Women (Really) Want for Valentine’s Day

For those who were simply waiting for the right moment to take the leap, Valentine’s Day offers the most romantic setting for a proposal. And to make an even bigger impression, it’s best to pair it with a carefully chosen ring. Minimalist, graphic, or infused with vintage charm, this selection celebrates every aesthetic—and, above all, every love story.

With its 0.5-carat emerald-cut diamond and elongated lines, the Vendôme Liseré solitaire by Boucheron expresses a distinctly graphic elegance. Defying the expectations of the traditional solitaire, the Maison at 26 Place Vendôme introduces a signature detail: a black lacquer thread that follows the geometry of the setting.

With the double LV Diamonds ring, Louis Vuitton offers a boldly fashion-forward take on the engagement ring. On one side, a 0.30-carat round brilliant solitaire; on the other, the Monogram flower, fully paved with diamonds like a confident jewelry icon. Placed off-center, like a revisited toi et moi, the design champions a fiercely contemporary silhouette.

“I wanted to cover women in constellations,” Gabrielle Chanel said in 1932 when launching Bijoux de Diamants, the House’s first fine jewelry collection. A direct heir to this vision, the Étoile Filante ring features rounded, enveloping lines that wrap around the finger before ending in a five-pointed star, fully set with diamonds. A poetic take on the engagement ring, placed under the sign of CHANEL’s lucky star.

Named Piacere, meaning joy, pleasure, or love in Italian, this platinum design holds a 0.20-carat diamond set with six prongs, in a minimal yet graphic composition. The solitaire in its purest expression, designed to stand the test of time.

Around a 0.5-carat round brilliant diamond, the Bee line by Chaumet leaves its signature mark. The graphic honeycombmotifs that shape the band are inspired by the bee, one of the House’s historic symbols. The detail that changes everything? The mirror-polished finish of the honeycomb pattern, which amplifies the brilliance of the central stone.

A tribute to Napoleon’s elder sister, the Elisa model by jeweler Arthus Bertrand cultivates a floral-inspired elegance. Set with a 0.40-carat diamond, the band unfolds in curved lines reminiscent of a laurel crown, punctuated with delicate motifs around the central stone. A ring with an assertive vintage charm, ideal for bohemian couples.

Cartier twists the solitaire codes by featuring not one, but eight diamonds. An instinctive composition with subtle balance, combining classic cuts like the baguette with rarer ones such as the princess or the trilliant, like a freely assembled bouquet. A bold creation designed for equally bold couples.

All about softness and curves, the Perlée® solitaire celebrates one of Van Cleef & Arpels’ most iconic signatures: delicately polished gold beads, instantly recognizable. Available in luminous rose gold or white gold, the beaded band here holds a 0.50-carat round brilliant diamond. An engagement ring with an unmistakable sensual appeal.

With Serti sur Vide, Repossi pushes the solitaire into a nearly sculptural dimension. The 0.30-carat pear-cut diamond seems to float, freed from any constraint, interacting with a rose gold band paved with diamonds. A creation of absolute purity for those who see jewelry as a true creative gesture.

With the Mosaico collection, Buccellati reinterprets the richness of Byzantine mosaics through a dialogue of yellow gold and engraved white gold, an emblematic signature of the Italian house. Delicately dotted with diamonds, this sculpted band delivers an instinctive elegance appreciated by connoisseurs.

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