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title: "Meet the Designer: Verragio"
description: If there is one thing Verragio is synonymous with, it's rings. The designer is famous for settings which expose a stone to every facet of light.
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# Meet the Designer: Verragio

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![Barry Verragio](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_G6HZnrMsFXQ/SmhqErNa4OI/AAAAAAAAAEs/YF9ob804E60/s400/Barry-Verragio-W-Guru.jpg)Barry Verragio has been creating exquisite jewelry for more than 20 years (he allegedly began designing jewelry at just 14 years old, and launched his own collection in 1996). As a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), the young designer discovered his passion for bridal jewelry as an industry. For his own engagement to his would-be wife Tanya, Verragio designed a one-of-a-kind ring, merging his personal passion with his talent in design. This experience propelled his career; now [Veraggio](http://www.verragio.com) is renowned for his vision for vibrant wedding jewelry with a feminine touch.

If there is one thing Verragio is synonymous with, it's rings. The designer is famous for inventing a technique for stone settings, called the *Lumino Setting*, which exposes a stone to every facet of light. This is one reason why a Verragio engagement ring sparkles like no other.

There are four collections of Verragio rings, all of which boast grace and beauty

## Venetian Collection

[![Verragio Venetian Collection](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/f/afn-5012_10.jpg)](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings/verragio-venetian-5012-engagement-ring.html)The *Venetian Collection* surrounds [luminous diamonds](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/verragio-venetian-5022cu-engagement-ring.html) with [artfully crafted](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/verragio-venetian-5012-engagement-ring.html) bands of gold or platinum. It's easy to get lost in the [fine detail](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/verragio-venetian-5032r-engagement-ring.html) of these rings.

 

 

 

 

## Insignia Collection

[![Verragio Insignia](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/n/ins-7021_10.jpg)](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings/verragio-insignia-7021-engagement-ring.html)Verragio's *Insignia Collection* shines bright by highlighting the center stone with [round diamonds along the band](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/verragio-insignia-7001-engagement-ring.html). Center stone may be a have princess, round, radiant, or square center cute diamond --all are [equally stunning](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/verragio-insignia-7038-engagement-ring.html).

 

 

 

## Paradiso Collection

*[![Verragio Paradiso](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/p/a/par-3074_10.jpg)](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings/verragio-paradiso-3074-engagement-ring.html)Paradiso* by Verragio provides some breath-taking examples of the designer's [Lumino Setting](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/verragio-paradiso-3052r-engagement-ring.html), giving a clear and radiant view of the center diamond. Band designs in this collection include whimsical [loops and curlicues](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/verragio-paradiso-3061r-engagement-ring.html), creating the sense that [this is a ring a fairy tale princess would wear](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/verragio-paradiso-3064r-engagement-ring.html).

 

 

 

 

 

## Couture Collection

[![Verragio Couture Collection](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/e/n/eng-0355w_10.jpg)](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/engagement-rings/verragio-couture-0355w-engagement-ring.html)Verragio's *Couture* is the height of elegance. Rings showcase [diamonds along the band](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/verragio-couture-0410mw-engagement-ring.html) and, as always, bring light to [the center stone](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/verragio-couture-0377-engagement-ring.html) in dazzling ways. Verragio reinvents [traditional styles](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/verragio-couture-0355w-engagement-ring.html), giving them a fresh glow, in this collection.

 

 

 

 

A Verragio [wedding ring](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/wedding-rings.html?designer=90) is just as regal as a Verragio engagement ring. A [diamond eternity band](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/wedding-rings/verragio-eterna-0005b-wedding-band.html) will radiate with light and joy for the happy couple. Other Verragio [eternity bands](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/wedding-rings/verragio-eterna-4009m-wedding-band.html) look like they were made for a queen.

In the men's collection, Veraggio bands are [classic](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/verragio-mv-7036-wedding-band.html)  and [sleek](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/wedding-rings/verragio-mi-7004-wedding-band.html). Veraggio [platinum rings](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/wedding-rings/verragio-mv-7002-wedding-band.html) have a [timeless](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/wedding-rings/verragio-mp-7001-wedding-band.html) and [sophisticated](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/wedding-rings/verragio-mv-7002-wedding-band.html) look, to commemorate the most important day of your life.

Slip a bit of luxury onto your loved one's finger this holiday season with a Verragio ring. Mervis Diamond Importers is an exclusive Verragio Premiere boutique, which means we have a HUGE Verragio inventory in-stock and get the fastest turn-around on special orders too. [Contact us](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/contact-us/) today to see our [Verragio collection](http://www.mervisdiamond.com/designers/verragio.html), which is sure to bring light and joy to your wedding day.

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