Engagement Rings

An engagement ring is a meaningful symbol of love, commitment and dedication, representing the lifelong journey you’ll share together. Engagement rings symbolise a beautiful connection and infinite love. The design of an engagement ring should reflect and complement your partner’s style perfectly. It’s probably the most special thing they’ll ever wear, and they’ll wear it for the rest of their lives, so it’s important to make sure the engagement ring you choose is perfect for them.

Diamond rings are the traditional style for an engagement ring. Whilst technically any ring could be an engagement ring, only a diamond ring will last forever. Such a special and important ring should be worn and loved for a lifetime, which is why we wouldn’t recommend 9ct gold dress rings with cubic zirconia stones. These aren’t designed for everyday wear and should only be worn for special occasions.

Whether you choose an elaborate style or a simple band, the design of your chosen ring is completely up to you.

If you’re looking for some design inspiration, our engagement ring buying guide is the perfect place to start.

Engagement rings are traditionally worn by women in Western countries, though some areas and cultures see men and women wearing matching rings to show their special bond.

While most male partners wear just a wedding band, some may want to wear an engagement ring to signify their commitment ahead of their wedding day. Earning the nickname the “mengagement ring”, the popularity of men’s engagement rings has risen since the legalisation of same-sex marriage in the UK in 2014, and now the gesture is also loved by some heterosexual couples too.

Three stone, cluster, halo and more; there’s a huge choice of engagement ring styles out there but when it comes to the most popular, solitaire engagement rings are often the most-loved and traditional style. Other current engagement ring trends include halo and colourful gemstones, so you have plenty of sparkle to choose from for your big moment.

Trends come and go, but an engagement ring is for life – so make sure the ring you choose represents your partner’s personality perfectly. The finer details are everything too; have a glance at our engagement ring style guide for some of our favourites.

Your engagement ring is likely to be the most beautiful, special piece of jewellery you own, so it’s natural to want to wear it every day. There are just a few times we would recommend removing your engagement ring to avoid damage and keep it looking beautiful.

Examples of when to remove your engagement ring include when swimming, exercising, cooking or doing housework – we’d also suggest leaving it off at bedtime to prevent unknowing damage in the night. Our jewellery cleaning and care guide shares more expert tips for looking after your precious engagement ring.