How To Find The Perfect Engagement Ring

With the average engagement ring costing around £1,471 in the UK, you want to make it tick every box.

What Are The 4 C's?

Although your loved one’s personal style and preference are vital and necessary factors when considering the design of ring, another main contributor for finding the perfect fit for such an important piece is the four C’s; these being the carat, cut, colour and clarity.

Finding a ring which matches up to these criteria the best in your given price range is a sure-fire way of ensuring a top quality, long lasting piece to kick-start the rest of your lives together.

The Carat

The carat of an engagement ring is the diamond’s measure of weight; with the greater this weight is the better value, and therefore quality, the diamond is. It’s important to get the best carat possible for your price range; people generally spending two months-worth of their income for this type of ring.

Therefore, when looking for that perfect ring, always ask about the carat and try to get the highest one possible for the chosen style of the ring.

The Cut

The cut of a piece is another extremely important factor to consider when searching for the perfect engagement ring, according to Hatton Garden Diamond. The cut here referring to the shape the ring’s diamond(s) are cut into.

There are multiple different types of cuts to choose from, and this will depend on what type of style your partner prefers. Some popular cuts to choose from include the following; round, princess, pear, cushion, marquise, oval and radiant, however there are many more designs on offer, so it’s always best to research thoroughly to ensure a cut that perfectly matches your partner’s style.

The Colour

The colour of an engagement ring, specifically its band, is also an important part of the design to consider. This factor of the ring, again, will depend upon your partner’s style in addition to getting a band that will complement the colour of your wedding bands.

Gold, white gold or platinum are the main colours people will typically go for, with jewellers recommending a diamond in a D-G colour range.

The Clarity

The final C of the “four C” criteria is the clarity, referring explicitly to the clarity of the diamond(s) set within an engagement ring. It’s best to find the purest diamond within your price range to ensure maximum quality, and to increase the flawless look to such an integral piece.

Any Other Ways?

Another option is to take am old heir loom or antique piece of jewellery from a grandparent or further beyond, and redesign it. It is becoming fashionable to take an old broche or diamond earrings and turn something old into an instant classic.

It means that your ring comes with an extra story and when it incorporates your family history, the only word is priceless.