{"id":16559,"date":"2022-01-28T14:31:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T14:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/?p=16559"},"modified":"2026-01-05T09:22:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T09:22:58","slug":"what-is-a-bypass-ring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/what-is-a-bypass-ring\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Bypass Ring? A Guide to Bypass Engagement Rings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where do Bypass Engagement rings come from?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dating back to the Victorian era Bypass engagement ring settings have grown more and more popular over time. Traditionally, the Bypass ring had been worn as an Engagement ring to symbolise two souls becoming one. And was usually set with two different coloured gemstones. More details on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victorian_jewellery\">Victorian Jewellery.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-16497 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Flow.jpg\" alt=\"Two stone diamond ring\" width=\"850\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Flow.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Flow-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Flow-768x925.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The beautiful&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/product\/flow-2-stone-engagement-ring\">&#8216;Flow&#8217; 2 Stone Engagement Ring<\/a>&nbsp;shown here with an open split design with two diamonds coupled together.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Bypass ring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bypass engagement ring style can be set with diamonds or gemstones. For example, characterised with a split or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/10-top-twist-engagement-rings\/\">likewise a twist rather than a single straight line<\/a>. We create bypass engagement ring settings in&nbsp; &#8216;Art deco&#8217; vintage ring styles. Or choose a design with a contemporary modern feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purchasing Bypass engagement ring settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it be an heirloom diamond, gemstone, or a remodel of a current ring design we can create a Bypass engagement ring setting with this in mind. In addition, if you would prefer to go for the traditional bypass <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/style\/diamond-engagement-rings\/2-stone-diamond-engagement-rings\">two stone setting<\/a> we can supply a perfectly matched second stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w0HL5fE2JF8\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/product\/r1d078-unity-round-diamond-tension-twist-solitaire-engagement-ring\">Unity <\/a>diamond ring is another perfect example of a Bypass Ring Style. Set with a Round Brilliant cut diamond.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crafting a Bespoke Bypass Ring setting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Subsequently, with Bespoke options available we can add a modern twist onto the traditional style of the Bypass style. For instance, a single solitaire, 3 stone, a cluster, even a plain ring design.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/3-Stone-Bespoke-Ring-Diagonal.jpg\" alt=\" engagement rings example in 950 Platinum\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/3-Stone-Bespoke-Ring-Diagonal.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/3-Stone-Bespoke-Ring-Diagonal-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/3-Stone-Bespoke-Ring-Diagonal-768x832.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/3-Stone-Bespoke-Ring-Diagonal-945x1024.jpg 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/product\/bespoke-starburst-3-stone-diamond-ring\">Starburst &#8211; Bespoke 3 stone diamond ring<\/a>&nbsp;as an example with twists and a split.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best precious metals for Bypass engagement rings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a range of precious metals now available, it can be tricky to work out which one is the most suitable for a Bypass engagement rings. Offering 18ct white gold, 18ct yellow gold, 18ct rose gold, and 950 platinum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We get asked this question on a daily basis, our honest recommendation is always 950 Platinum for diamond or gemstone ring designs. For more information on Platinum, read our page:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/education\/platinum-guide\">Guide to Platinum rings<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bespoke design for Bypass engagement rings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many ring styles and details to choose from, it can be tricky to find a design that ticks all your boxes. This is why we offer a completely bespoke service. We create bespoke designs tailored to your requirements, creating the perfect engagement ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We start by creating CAD with intricate images of the proposed ring featuring different angles. This gives the freedom to amend any qualities until you are completely happy. For more information on our bespoke design visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/education\/bespoke-engagement-rings-custom-made-jewellery\">A Guide to Bespoke Jewellery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1753\" height=\"1130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/J038136-DESIGN-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Engagement ring CAD image\" class=\"wp-image-16539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/J038136-DESIGN-2-2.jpg 1753w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/J038136-DESIGN-2-2-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/J038136-DESIGN-2-2-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/J038136-DESIGN-2-2-1024x660.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1753px) 100vw, 1753px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Example of our CAD work, supplied with every bespoke commission.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offsetting the cost of your new ring with existing gold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/buying-new-jewellery-old-gold\/\">remodelling a piece by re-using your own precious stones<\/a>. Or perhaps you have some jewellery you no longer wear. We can offset the gram weight of the precious metal and deduct this from the final cost of your commission.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Kraken&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A very recent bespoke commision <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/product\/bespoke-octopus-diamond-engagement-ring\">Kraken<\/a> from Serendipity, also making a perfect example of a bypass ring design. Working closely with our client, we provided detailed CAD images and modified the details until the clients were totally happy before work began. The design combines Octopus styling with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/asymmetrical-wedding-rings\/\">asymmetrical design<\/a> across the engagement ring and wedding ring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"856\" data-id=\"13958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kraken-octopus-engagement-ring.850pxs.jpg\" alt=\"Octopus diamond engagement ring, ocean inspired engagement ring design, the Kraken Ring.\" class=\"wp-image-13958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kraken-octopus-engagement-ring.850pxs.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kraken-octopus-engagement-ring.850pxs-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kraken-octopus-engagement-ring.850pxs-768x773.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kraken-octopus-engagement-ring.850pxs-55x55.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lucerne\">Lucerne <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our most unusual and more fitting bypass designs. Unique and distinctive 2 stone diamond ring which features round brilliant cut diamonds in rub-over settings within a rounded profile design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lucerne.Blog_-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two stone bezel  ring\" class=\"wp-image-18548\" title=\"Two stone bezel set ring \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lucerne.Blog_-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lucerne.Blog_-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lucerne.Blog_-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lucerne.Blog_-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lucerne.Blog_-1-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lucerne.Blog_-1-55x55.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bypass-ring-enhancer\">Bypass Ring Enhancer <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/product\/bespoke-double-band-ring-enhancer\">ring enhancer<\/a>? Usually crafted as bespoke pieces, ring enhancers do exactly as they say &#8211; taking an engagement ring and enhancing the overall look. Created as a ring guard, with an opening for the engagement ring to slot into. As shown below from a bespoke commission, making a truly one of a kind triple ring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Enhancer-wedding-ring-tickled-pink.jpg\" alt=\"Enhancer wedding ring with pink sapphire and diamond engagement ring\" class=\"wp-image-13387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Enhancer-wedding-ring-tickled-pink.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Enhancer-wedding-ring-tickled-pink-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Enhancer-wedding-ring-tickled-pink-768x784.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Enhancer-wedding-ring-tickled-pink-55x55.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-finding-the-correct-fingersize\">Finding the correct fingersize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ring size can be very tricky to get right, especially if the ring is a surprise for your partner. For this reason, we are on hand to help and make any suggestions. Our handy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/education\/ring-size-information\">size guide<\/a> is perfect for converting different sizing formats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wrap-ring-in-diamonds-enhancer-wedding-ring\/\">Wrap Your Ring in Diamonds with an Enhancer Wedding Ring<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/adding-halo-with-wedding-ring-enhancer\/\">Adding a Halo to a Solitaire Ring &#8211; Enhancer Wedding Ring Wraps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/clarity-enhanced-diamonds\/\">Clarity Enhanced Diamonds &#8211; Should You Buy a Treated Diamond?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/fingerprint-enhancement\/\">Fingerprint Enhancement &#8211; Enhanced Fingerprints for Jewellery Designs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/html-sitemap\/\">Sitemap<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where do Bypass Engagement rings come from? Dating back to the Victorian era Bypass engagement ring settings have grown more and more popular over time. Traditionally, the Bypass ring had been worn as an Engagement ring to symbolise two souls becoming one. And was usually set with two different coloured gemstones. More details on&nbsp;Victorian Jewellery.<a class=\"moretag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/what-is-a-bypass-ring\/\"> Read the full article&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":623,"featured_media":16496,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[6651],"class_list":["post-16559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-engagement-rings","tag-bypass-engagement-ring"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/623"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16559"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16559\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23850,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16559\/revisions\/23850"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16496"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16559"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}