Engagement Ring Guides
Toi et Moi (Two-Stone) Engagement Rings
A toi et moi ring (French for 'you and me') sets two stones side by side or crossing over — two souls entwined. One of the most romantic of all ring styles.
What is a toi et moi ring?
A toi et moi ring features two main stones, often of different shapes or colours, set close together or in a crossover. The two gems symbolise two people joined as one.
A romantic history
Napoléon Bonaparte gave Joséphine a toi et moi with a sapphire and a diamond in 1796; the style later reappeared on famous 20th-century engagements. It is enjoying a strong modern revival.
Stone pairings
Pair two diamonds, or contrast a diamond with a sapphire, emerald or ruby. Antique crossover rings often use old-cut diamonds.
Antique & vintage examples
Crossover and two-stone designs run through Victorian and Art Deco jewellery — browse antique rings.
Explore Two-Stone Rings
Antique crossover and toi et moi engagement rings.
Frequently asked questions
French for 'you and me' — a ring with two main stones symbolising two people joined together.
Napoléon gave Joséphine a sapphire-and-diamond toi et moi in 1796, and the style has seen famous revivals since.
Two diamonds, or a diamond paired with a coloured stone such as sapphire, emerald or ruby.