Designer Barry Verragio has learned a lot in his twenty years in the jewelry industry. As an apprentice, he learned the value of craftsmanship and attention to detail. And as student at the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology, he learned about ring design and setting technique. These lessons helped the young artist develop his own design philosophy. All Verragio rings serve a single purpose--to enhance the beauty of the diamonds they hold. It was this simple philosophy that inspired him to create his own exclusive setting technique.

Utilized in almost every Verragio style, the Lumino Setting is the envy of the industry. Its revolutionary design opens diamonds up to the light and increases their brilliance, fire and scintillation. Verragio engagement rings are said to shine 75 percent more than stones in traditional settings. Let us take a moment to discuss the four unique collections of Verragio rings.

The obvious appeal of this collection is that it is completely customizable. Verragio engagement rings in the new Venetian Collection are the first that give the customer the option of choosing a particular style or look for the bottom portion of the ring. There are five distinct design choices for the shank. Whether you like a classic look or a more modern style, the Venetian Collection will allows you to express you own individual style.

Verragio rings in the Couture Collection feature bold, contemporary designs with clean lines and the company's signature Lumino Setting. The crown-shaped bezel beneath the center stone is designed to accommodate any cut of diamond, from a classic round to a radiant or Escher cut.

After he designed what many believe to be the perfect ring setting, Barry Verragio turned his attention to the ring itself. Because he makes his jewelry for everyday wear, Barry had to address a few common engagement rings complaints, the most common of which is that they are uncomfortable. Since they are heavy, Verragio rings, like most others, would sometimes slip and spin on the wearer's finger. Rings in the Paradiso Collection were designed specifically to address these problems. The elegant scrolling design on the inside of each Verragio ring in the collection hugs the contours of the finger to create the perfect fit.

Verragio engagement rings in the Insignia Collection feature the simple scrolling design found in the Paradiso Collection, but with a style all their own. All of the rings in the collection feature diamonds over precious metals, which makes them the most resplendent rings the designer offers.

Verragio rings are available in platinum, palladium, 18k white and yellow gold.