Diamond Engagement Rings

How to choose diamond engagement rings?

Choosing the perfect diamond engagement ring can be a bit of a daunting task, but with some guidance and knowledge of the 4Cs of diamond quality, you can make an informed decision. Decide on your budget for the ring. This will help you narrow down your options and prevent you from overspending.

Understand the 4Cs: Familiarize yourself with the 4Cs of diamond quality: cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight. These factors will affect the beauty and value of the diamond. Decide if you’re looking at a natural diamond or a created diamond otherwise known as lab grown diamonds, Read a bit more about this on our certified diamonds section and arrange an appointment to go into more details.

Consider the shape of the diamond. The most popular shapes include round cut diamond engagement rings, princess cut diamonds, Oval cut diamond engagement rings , and pear shaped diamond rings. There are other interesting shapes such as the marquise, Ascher cut and emerald cut. All have their own unique look and beauty.

Choose a setting that complements the diamond’s shape and enhances its beauty is a process we can really help you with. Popular settings include solitaire, pave, halo, and three-stone or trilogy. We have thousands of existing designs to choose from or we can look at bespoke engagement rings where we will guide you through the design process and look at inspiration for a unique one of kind ring.

Choosing the metal for the band whether its platinum, white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold will depend on the look your trying to achieve, skin tone, and to potentially match other jewellery the person wears to complement the ring.

Think about your partners personal style and preferences. Do they prefer simple or ornate designs? Do they have a preference for a specific metal or shape? If you have access to some of the jewellery they wear or some of the styles they have liked on Instagram or Pinterest this may be helpful to get some initial ideas.

Helping you to choose and make your diamond engagement rings is really the greatest privilege. Our process is unique because it can’t be done online. There are so many factors to consider when choosing the right engagement ring such as the diamond shape, quality and ring design as mentioned above.

Will I learn more about GIA diamonds & Lab Grown Diamonds?

We will teach you everything you need to know about diamonds. Learn about GIA diamond grading, Lab grown diamonds and the bespoke engagement ring process so you can make an informed decision.

Whether its a simple existing design or a more complex bespoke design, we have an extensive selection of designs to view at one of our showrooms, our rates and service excellence are unrivalled.