Engagement Rings

Choosing an engagement ring is easier when you begin with the person who will wear it, rather than a particular carat weight or trend. Think about their everyday jewellery, preferred metal colour and whether they enjoy delicate designs or a more noticeable ring. A photograph of a favourite piece can be just as helpful as a detailed brief.

Choose the centre stone and setting together

A round engagement ring offers lively sparkle and a timeless, balanced outline, while an oval engagement ring can feel more elongated on the hand. Emerald and Asscher cuts show broader flashes of light if you prefer clean, geometric lines. The mounting matters just as much: a solitaire draws attention to one stone, a halo frames it, and a trilogy brings three stones together.

For a classic diamond look, compare our lab grown diamond engagement rings. If you are drawn to colour, lab grown gemstone engagement rings offer sapphires, emeralds and rubies, while coloured lab diamond engagement rings feature diamonds with a coloured centre stone.

Consider the ring from every angle

Look at the height of the setting, the profile of the claws, the width of the band and how a future wedding ring might sit alongside it. Platinum and 18ct gold also have different colours, finishes and maintenance considerations. A ring should feel balanced on the hand as well as beautiful in a photograph.

Practical details before you order

If the exact ring size is uncertain, speak to a consultant before choosing a design that may be difficult to resize, particularly one with diamonds around much of the band. Check the current delivery estimate for your chosen setting and any personalisation, rather than assuming every ring has the same lead time. A little planning leaves more room to enjoy the proposal itself.

Our jewellery consultants can help you compare proportions and narrow down the details during a private appointment at our Manchester or London showroom. There is no need to arrive knowing every technical term; an idea of what you like is enough to begin.