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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. Which Gemstones to Pick for Your Engagement Ring To make it even more personal and special you could pick the stone that is associated with the month in which your loved one was born. Some gemstones are less suited for everyday wear than others. Here are some that will hold up to the rigours of daily life: Sapphire (You can get many colours) Ruby (Red) Diamond (White or coloured) Emerald (Green) Topaz (Light pink or yellow) Morganite (Pretty pink colour) Amethyst (Purple) Tourmaline (Green, Red or Watermelon) Spinel (Red) Sizing Your Engagement Ring Ensuring you get the right size ring for your loved one can be daunting. Luckily for you, we are here to help. We have put together a ‘Ring Size Guide’ that gives you the option of finding the correct ring size with or without your partner knowing. All you need to do is click the link here to visit our ‘Ring Size Guide’ with a downloadable PDF to help. The team at Fellows are always happy to provide extra photos of rings on hands to give you more of an idea of what it would look like too. Engagement Rings at Auction: Our Expert’s Top Picks Lot 4 Diamond single-stone ring Price Realised: £507.00 Lot 65 Platinum diamond cluster ring, with diamond shoulders Price Realised: £1,625.00 Lot 263 18ct gold diamond & sapphire three-stone ring Price Realised: £676.00 Lot 423 A diamond five-stone ring Estimate: £1,200 – £1,800 Lot 590 Early 20th century vari-cut diamond cluster ring Price Realised: £247.00 Lot 997 Diamond ring Estimate: £200 – £300 Talk to an Expert The jewellery team at Fellows are happy to help in any way possible, from advising on what would fall inside your budget to finding the perfect ring. Email: hello@fellows.co.uk Phone: 0121 212 2131 Check out our upcoming auctions here. Valuations Our valuations are free, with no obligation to sell with us. Our experts will value your item with an estimate, so you can find out what it could achieve at auction. The process is simple. You can fill in a form online or book an appointment to visit either of our offices in Birmingham or London. Virtual valuation appointments are also available. Find what you’re looking for Make sure you don’t miss finding that special something by signing up to our email alerts. You’ll be the first to know when catalogues become available, receive invitations to special events and preview the hottest lots from our auctions, plus much more. Why not use our free personal shopping service? Sign up for lot alerts and tell us exactly what you are looking for. Each time we upload a catalogue, we search for your keywords and email you lots matching your interests. Your personalised email will include images, lot descriptions and auction details.