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Read moreExplore our UK collection of coloured gemstone engagement rings, featuring vibrant lab grown sapphires, emeralds and rubies set in platinum and 18ct gold. Designed as a distinctive alternative to traditional diamond engagement rings, each gemstone is carefully selected for exceptional colour, clarity and brilliance. From classic solitaire gemstone engagement rings to halo and trilogy settings, our coloured engagement rings are crafted with precision and responsibly sourced materials. Whether you choose a sapphire engagement ring, emerald engagement ring or ruby engagement ring, each design offers sustainable luxury and enduring elegance for a truly individual proposal.
Lab-grown coloured gemstone engagement rings offer a unique and vibrant alternative to traditional diamond rings, providing a stunning pop of colour with the added benefit of ethical and sustainable sourcing. Created using advanced technology, Chatham lab-grown gemstones are chemically, physically, and optically identical to their mined counterparts, ensuring exceptional quality while minimising environmental impact. From deep blue sapphires to rich emeralds, striking rubies, and colour-changing alexandrites, there is a gemstone to suit every style and preference.
Chatham is renowned for pioneering the science of lab-grown gemstones, perfecting the process over 80 years to create some of the world’s finest coloured stones. By replicating the natural formation process within a controlled environment, Chatham ensures that each gemstone displays exceptional clarity, colour, and brilliance—often with fewer inclusions than naturally mined gems. This meticulous craftsmanship results in gemstones of consistent quality and ethical provenance, offering a beautiful and responsible choice for engagement rings.
Among the most sought-after gemstones, sapphires are a timeless choice, available in classic blue as well as pink, yellow, and champagne hues. Their durability—ranking 9 on the Mohs scale—makes them an excellent option for everyday wear. Emeralds, with their captivating green hue, offer a bold and elegant aesthetic, while rubies are known for their deep red brilliance, symbolizing passion and love. Alexandrite, one of the rarest gemstones, is particularly fascinating due to its unique colour-changing properties, shifting between shades of blue, and purple depending on the light. Aqua spinel provides a softer, tranquil blue-green alternative, perfect for those seeking something different yet equally mesmerizing.
Choosing a lab-grown coloured gemstone engagement ring allows for greater personalisation, with a variety of cuts and settings available. Whether set in platinum, white gold, yellow gold, or rose gold, each gemstone shines uniquely depending on the metal choice. Solitaire settings highlight the gem’s natural beauty, while halo or three-stone designs add extra brilliance and symbolism.
Lab-grown gemstones offer a responsible, high-quality alternative to mined stones, allowing couples to celebrate their love with a ring that is as unique and meaningful as their relationship. To learn more about the beauty and craftsmanship of lab-grown sapphires, visit our guide:
We’re proud to be recognised consistently by the UK jewellery industry’s leading awards programmes. In 2026, Lily Arkwright has been shortlisted for Branded Boutique of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards and Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards, reflecting our continued commitment to exceptional customer service, product innovation, and ethical craftsmanship.
These latest nominations build on previous industry recognition, including being shortlisted for Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the 2025 UK Jewellery Awards and Independent Retailer of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards 2025. We were also finalists for Retail Team of the Year at both the Retail Jeweller Awards and Professional Jeweller Awards in 2024, recognising the passion, expertise, and dedication of our team.
We’re honoured to be recognised for helping thousands of couples find the perfect engagement rings and wedding rings, with a strong focus on choice, transparency, and personalisation. As an award-winning jeweller, we remain committed to delivering exceptional service, exceptional craftsmanship, and responsibly sourced lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and natural diamonds, ensuring every customer can find a ring that perfectly reflects their love story.
At Lily Arkwright, Community Matters Lily Arkwright’s roots lie in leafy Didsbury, Manchester. While we have grown into one of the UK’s leading fin...
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