Whether buying an engagement ring for a loved one or picking one out together, it can be overwhelming how many options are available when selecting the perfect shape, band, setting and materials. Below are some great tips for shopping for the ultimate engagement ring.
When Shopping for Yourself
When deciding which ring you’ll wear throughout your engagement (and possibly long after your ceremony), it is important to remember your style and personality – a minimalist may prefer a classic design while an eccentric bride-to-be may lean towards a colourful statement ring. An engagement ring should be an extension of your style, balancing practical design and wearability with personality and individuality.
When Choosing a Ring for Your Loved One
A good starting point to selecting an engagement ring for your loved one is to study their favourite jewelry closely and reference the pieces they wear often to ensure that their preferences are met by the ring you’ve picked out. When in doubt, bring a close friend or family member who can guide you to make the perfect choice.
Below are some engagement ring options for every kind of bride, from classic and contemporary to experimental and colourful.
Classic
Tiffany True Engagement Ring with a Round Brillant Diamond, Tiffany & Co
Étincelle de Cartier Ring with Emerald Cut Diamond, Cartier, $4350
Ice Cube Platinum Engagement Ring, Chopard
Tilted Pear Diamond Button Back Ring, Jessica McCormack, £36,000
Contemporary
Baguette Diamond Eternity Band, Mejuri, $2000
Couture Solitaire Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, Starting from $9100
Fil de Camélia Ring, CHANEL, $12,600
Freshwater Pearl Ring, Tiffany & Co., $1250
Experimental
Bois de Rose Ring, Dior
Gold White Diamond Ring, Lauren Rubinski, $2795
Move Joaillerie White Gold Diamond Ring, Messika, $3800
Tear Valley Lab-Grown Diamond Ring, Unsaid, $30,106
Colourful
Nudo Classic Gold Ring With Prasiolite And Diamonds, Pamellato, $7100
Solitaire 1895 with Cushion-Cut Rubies, Cartier, $40,700 – $43,300
Platinum Pink Tourmaline Ring With Diamonds, Oscar Heyman
Pink Trillion Vine Ring, Bea Bongiasca, $1050
