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With Christmas just around the corner, we know that proposals are in the air, and the prospect of finding the perfect engagement ring in time is daunting. So Aurus London is here to take the stress away from this task through our sample proposal engagement rings.

Now we know that choosing an engagement ring out of the vast selection available, whilst remaining on budget is difficult, so we have set up our fool-proof proposal plan just for you. There is no commitment to a design and no stress of choosing

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When you start the search for an engagement ring, you will begin to notice a trend between whats currently popular, and the classic designs on the market. Yes these are lovely in their own right, but with bespoke engagement ring designing you can add a really amazing element to the proposal by saying proudly that you designed the engagement ring yourself, making the ring completely unique and sentimental to the two of you.

It can be a bit daunting when you decide to design the engagement ring yourself, it's not always clear where you need to begin, so we

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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

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.

The Diamond 4 C's 

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Now size is generally

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Starting your search for the perfect engagement ring is a daunting one, the process normally goes like this:

• How do I know that she'll love the engagement ring I choose?
• What rings does she have on her Pinterest page? Oh god they look nothing like each other!
• What do I do now?
• How do I find a unique engagement ring to fit my budget?
• How much should I spend on an engagement ring?
• What are the diamond four C's?!

All of these questions are probably going

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If you're looking for something more unique when searching for engagement rings, a bespoke engagement ring design will be perfect for you. It may seem daunting starting from scratch but we are here to make it easy. 

The Aurus Bespoke service allows you to pick the stone to suit your partners personality, and your budget. Whether it is a asscher cut art deco engagement ring you have in mind, or a blue sapphire