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Halo diamond engagement ring with D IF diamond

So you have decided to propose to your partner and want to find the perfect engagement ring?

Our first bit of advise is not rush any part of the process, with most cases a proposal will be a surprise, so if you're feeling spur of the moment and want to propose this weekend, take

When you start your engagement ring search the stark reality of this unknown world can hit you like a tonne of bricks. You want to know what sort of engagement ring you can get for your budget, you want to know how to get the best possible deal without the chance of being ripped off, and most importantly you want to know that it's the perfect engagement ring.

With this in mind, we have drawn upon our most asked questions and unknown entities when it comes to diamonds; in order to make your first steps into the engagement ring world easy.

1. What is a good colour for a medium sized diamond?

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We at Aurus understand that beginning the journey to find an engagement ring is a daunting one. Not only do you have to find a beautiful ring, the correct size and for your budget, you also need to know what you're buying and whether you can trust the company you are buying from.

This extends to all manners of ring features, you need to find a retailer who you are confidant in, and lots of people seek this reassurance in the High street. We can't blame you, that big store in your local shopping centre has been there for a long time and they're just round the corner... and they're cheaper than a lot of rings you've seen online.

What you might not realise however, is that

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What is better than finding your perfect wedding ring with your dedicated ring specialist by your side? Having all of this with a 50% discount of course, and all of this is available this weekend with The Wedding Fair at ExCel London!

Wedding Fairs are a fantastic source of  wedding planning, all of the top suppliers from your wedding region are all under one roof, offering amazing discounts to all visitors. Yes they're fantastic days out when you're looking for inspiration, but our

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Wedding rings are something you see everyday on the fourth finger of the left hand, and may not think twice about until it is time for you to start searching for wedding rings yourself, and you may begin pondering the rhyme and reason for this specific tradition.

So we are here to help broaden your knowledge about them and to give you a brief history of wedding rings and also engagement rings...

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

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Whether you want to go for a traditional proposal or something more unusual, as we always say at Aurus London: there are no rules.

Proposing to your significant other, deciding to take that next step is so special; emanating so much love and commitment to your partner, that anything extra within the proposal is a bonus!

We are of course here to help get you started with the planning though, if you're not sure about committing to an engagement ring design, you do not have to propose with THE ring, we find a very popular choice is to design your engagement ring with your ring specialist, specifying your budget and initial inspiration from Pinterest engagement rings, or designs your partner has shown interest in. With your chosen design, we can then choose from our sample rings, something similar to your design, that you can propose with, maintaining the surprise, but also inviting your partner to co-design their perfect engagement ring.

Once you

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We know that the decision to pop the question comes with many other questions.

Beginning your search for engagement rings opens up a whole new world and language that you will need to grasp an understanding of to ensure that you don't get taken for a ride.

With this short introduction to the world of engagement rings, you will have the foundations to begin viewing ring designs and styles to find the perfect engagement ring.

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