We know that buying an engagement ring is a huge commitment. It symbolises love, the memories you have shared with your significant other, and all the love in your future together. We’ve put together this guide to help you choose the perfect piece for your partner!
Consider Your Partner’s Lifestyle & Preferences
Choose a ring design that reflects your partner’s unique taste and that can withstand daily wear and tear. Some styles are better suited for certain lifestyles. Thin bands have been trending, but keep in mind that bands under 1.5mm won’t be strong enough to wear every day. As a general rule of thumb, we don’t recommend making a band thinner than 1.7mm for a ring that you’re going to wear daily.
If your partner has a busy lifestyle or works with their hands a lot, we would recommend a slightly thicker band and low profile setting. You will absolutely love a design similar to this five stone engagement ring, flush set diamond ring or a half eternity diamond ring, which will keep the stones secure and be comfortable to wear.
Choose The Right Metal
We always recommend going for 18ct gold (yellow, rose or white) or platinum for rings that you’re going to wear every day or for heirloom worthy pieces. When compared over a longer period of time, 18ct gold will last better and is more valuable. Platinum is our favourite white metal and will write a blog post on it soon!
Have an Idea of your Preferred Stone Type and Shape
This will form the qualities that matter most to finding the value of your stone. Look on Pinterest and Instagram to find some inspiration and see what style you like most.
It’s no secret that we love natural diamonds, but we also work with an array of coloured gemstones like sapphire and emerald. If you’re a diamond lover, you can’t go wrong with a round brilliant cut diamond in our opinion. A round diamond is the most traditional diamond shape, they are timeless and will never go out of fashion. It has 57 facets and no other diamond shape will match the sparkle that a round diamond has, that is one of the reasons we love them so much!
Stone Measurements
Stone measurements matter more than carat weight. This is one of the most important factors that gets overlooked, because this will be a better indicator of the appearance of the stone. When we source your diamond, we look at the actual measurements (mm) of the stone first. Not all 1ct diamonds are the same size. We refer to a diamond's weight in carat (ct) and the size you actually see is determined by the stone’s measurements.
We take you beyond the 4 C’s when choosing your perfect stone.
Wedding Band Fit
Choose your wedding ring while designing your engagement ring. This way you can pick something that pairs well together and that will fit perfectly underneath or alongside it. You have to think if the gap between the bands would be something that bothers you or not. When designing your ring with us, we will recommend a few options that we think would pair beautifully with your engagement ring.
Conclusion
With the right guidance and information, choosing the perfect engagement ring doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Now that you’ve got a better understanding of what you are looking for, get in touch and let’s make your ideas come to life!