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In 2026, engagement rings are more expressive, personal, and fashion-forward than ever. Taylor Swift’s much-admired cushion cut diamond has helped reignite interest in romantic shapes, while other high profile engagements have showcased bold gold bands, unexpected settings and creative design choices.
There's a shift away from strictly traditional rings towards pieces defined by individuality and character — from sculptural metals to innovative gemstone orientations.
2. Select the metal: This step should be easier. Do you wear yellow or white gold or silver? If your jewellery is yellow gold, it’s likely that you’ll love a yellow gold ring. If you wear silver or white gold jewellery, opt for a platinum or white gold engagement ring.
3. Choose the diamond or gemstone: The cost of an engagement ring, whether it's a
ready-to-wear or bespoke design, is largely dependent on the size (carat weight) and
quality of the gemstones. When it comes to size, we always advise quality over
quantity, since a poor quality diamond, regardless of its impressive size, will always
lack the beautiful sparkle of a high quality stone.
1. Security: Ensure the setting or the ring base holds the gemstone securely.
2. Style: Match the setting style to your taste, whether it's a classic solitaire, a halo, or a more intricate design.
3. Durability: Choose a setting that suits your daily activities. For example, a bezel setting offers more protection than a prong setting.
We advise having ring settings checked approximately every year.
We examine the ring under a microscope to check that the settings are secure. Any
engagement rings that require attention are evaluated and restored by our
goldsmiths. A cost estimation is always provided before completing any work.