Time to Tie the Knot?

So you’re thinking of popping the question and tying the knot? What should you look for when buying an engagement ring? The most important thing to consider when buying a ring is your paramour’s taste. Whether you go for a regal sapphire and diamond cluster ring or a classic diamond single stone ring make sure you consider their taste. Many people nowadays propose with a small “promise ring” and then pick the forever ring together.

If you would like to pick the ring yourself, there are important factors to consider. It might be worth talking to a close friend or family member.

Ask yourself:

a) What type of jewellery does your loved one currently wear?

b) Do they favour silver, yellow gold or platinum pieces?

c) Have they mentioned whether they like the idea of an antique piece with history?

d) Do they have a favourite colour? Maybe you can incorporate that into the ring.

Diamond Engagement Ring Top Tips from Our Experts

When buying diamonds, you are advised to consider the “four cs”

Carat – You will see this abbreviated to “ct” in descriptions.

Clarity – The best clarity is IF (internally flawless, meaning there are no inclusions visible even to the most experienced grader) and the most included stones are described as I3 (obvious inclusions, visible to the unaided eye).

Colour – the most perfect and expensive diamonds are “colourless”. It is also described on a scale with the rarest colour being D and the more tinted stones coming in at M and N.

Cut – The modern round brilliant cut is by far the most popular cut when it comes to diamonds but the emerald cut (rectangular) is also popular.