Tips on Designing Your Own Engagement Ring

Rather than trawling the shops to try to find a ring that matches what you want, many people now simply have their ideal ring made for them: in the style they like, with the diamond they choose, and to fit them exactly. Read on for some handy tips on how to go about having your own engagement ring made exactly to your specifications.

When starting to think about the design of your ring, the first thing you'll want to do is look at different types of rings to see what catches your eye. Flicking through magazines is a good place to start, or perhaps checking out the engagement rings of your favourite celebrities for ideas. Next, have a look online and see what kinds of rings are available. Of course, the best way of researching engagement rings is to visit an area where there are a number of jewellers, such as the world famous Hatton Garden in London.

Hatton Garden engagement rings are world renowned so if you're looking for the best style ideas, there's no better place to visit. There is a huge variety of engagement rings in London, and it's much easier to see what types of rings are available in person, and whether or not they match what you are after – try on some different styles to see which best matches your look, the size and shape of the diamond that best suits your hand, and the colour and type of metal used for the band. Traditionally, yellow gold is used, but you can also have your ring made in white gold or platinum.

Once you have some ideas, the next thing you will need to do is think about the style of your ring. You will need to think about whether your dream ring is classic or modern; traditional or something different? There are many different shapes of diamond, from the classic round, to the more fashionable square, to the eternally romantic heart shaped diamond. Each style of diamond will suit a different hand shape, so it is worth trying on a few different rings before you choose. And consider the size of the diamond. Whilst you may only ever have one engagement ring, so you will want it to be perfect, remember that you will be wearing it every day, so the largest stone you can find may not necessarily be the most practical.  You also need to remember to be fitted for the size of your ring – a good jewellers will be able to measure your finger to get an accurate size for you. 

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