A Guide To Buying An Engagement Ring
In the world of engagement ring shopping there are many different designs available, and of course once you choose bespoke engagement ring designing it opens up even further.
So consider this your introduction to engagement rings, the popular styles that you will see pop up when googling or searching through Pinterest for unique engagement rings, and what you need to know about them.
Solitaire Engagement Rings
[caption id="attachment_479" align="alignleft" width="336"] Classic Solitaire engagement ring with Tiffany style 6 claw setting[/caption]
Now these are the engagement rings you will have seen. They are the classics, and the go to Tiffany favourite, with the patented 6-claw setting, this one stone engagement ring design accentuates the centre diamond, allowing in centre stage for all the world to see. Perfect for the understated, classic and elegant woman.
Princess Cut engagement Rings
[caption id="attachment_478" align="alignleft" width="341"] Princess cut square diamond engagement ring with shoulder diamonds[/caption]
You may have heard of the phrase 'princess cut engagement ring', and this may not be what you were expecting. In the world of diamonds princess cut means square cut, a beautifully clean cut of diamond that accentuates its sparkle. Perfect for those looking for a classic engagement ring with a twist.
Halo Engagement Rings
[caption id="attachment_477" align="alignleft" width="346"] Rose gold halo diamond engagement ring with shoulder diamonds[/caption]
Halo engagement rings are definitely something you would have seen, they are the engagement ring of the moment and for good reason, this small line of diamonds around the centre stone makes it look so much bigger! For instance a 0.70ct centre diamond will look to be over 1.00ct when it has a halo around it, and for lots of ladies that is the golden ticket!
Oval Engagement Ring
[caption id="attachment_475" align="alignleft" width="351"] Oval cut diamond engagement ring[/caption]
This new take on the classic round diamond is becoming increasingly popular in engagement ring designs. The elongated shape is very flattering, allowing the fingers to look slender and longer, with it also being a twist on the classic look. All of our round diamond engagement rings are also available in oval cut diamonds.
Tension set Engagement Rings
[caption id="attachment_474" align="alignleft" width="356"] Tension set diamond engagement ring in a platinum setting[/caption]
For the contemporary engagement ring design, the tension set is the go to design. It's clean lines and beautifully simple setting make it the ultimate in modern and minimalist engagement rings.
Vintage engagement Rings
[caption id="attachment_480" align="alignleft" width="356"] Vintage style 3 stone engagement ring with side diamonds[/caption]
When it comes to detail, you do not need to look much further than a vintage engagement ring, the claw setting details, and the engraving incorporated into many different designs give these engagement ring a completely unique presence, the good think about having a vintage inspired design is that you can be confidant that diamonds will not fall out and that the stones are not been under any stress over their time.
With our bespoke design service, we are able to re-create any vintage or antique engagement ring, in order to make the perfect ring to propose with!
For design enquiries or any more information about the designs above, simply follow the link below to talk to one of our ring specialists.