Choosing the right engagement ring

by Lucy Moore | 4 June 2014

Vashi.com are back and this time it’s to help you with your engagement ring choices! If you are a man looking for his fiance to be or a woman who wants to drop a serious hint to your partner- then read this and make sure you and your man get the exact ring you have been dreaming of all your life!

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Style

If you’re looking for a traditional engagement ring, I would definitely recommend the round solitaire diamond-cut known for its sleek and delicate design. For a more themed engagement ring, why not choose a three stone trilogy diamond ring with each stone representing something significant – the past, present and the future.

Bespoke design

Play around with a few ideas, possibly add some colour with gemstones or a fancy coloured diamond or choose a curved band over the traditional ring. The idea is to design a ring that is personable, meaningful and one of a kind. Many bespoke services also offer personalised wedding bands creating a full tailored package. If you decide to go down the bespoke route, choose one that offers a discount on creating the two.

Sizing

Many people have the misunderstanding that their engagement ring should fit tightly around their finger - this isn’t the case. When selecting your engagement ring, make sure that the band and diamond can rotate around your finger with ease. This will create a much better and comfortable fit.

Comfort

If this is the case I would recommend that you purchase a ring cast in gold purer than 18 carats, as 24 carat (minimum of 99%) gold is very soft - this can lead to quicker and more extensive damage and warping. 18 carat gold is made by mixing 75% gold with 25% other metals.

Shape

Popular shapes tend to be the round and emerald diamond cut, with many opting for a halo setting. If you’re looking for something unique, why not try a rare jewel cut such as the drop, mine, trillion, ball or rose diamond shape. Have fun deciding what kind of diamond- cut girl you are.