Written by Menswear Style in Tips & Advice on the 17th May 2021

With your big day coming ahead, you might feel a little confused about the kind of rock that you want to give your spouse. Your engagement is one of the most special moments of your entire life, and you would obviously want everything to be perfect. Choosing the right engagement ring is the most important step towards that. Make sure that you make the day memorable for your spouse. Here are a few tips on what to consider before choosing a ring.

The band metal 

Platinum and white gold are the most preferred metal bands for engagement rings. If the diamond that you have chosen is near the colourless scale, then a platinum band would look surreal with it. This is usually the most common combination that people choose. It is classic and elegant in every way. If you and your spouse are fans of gold, then you must choose a diamond that creates a contrast. Platinum will always highlight the colourlessness of the diamond, but in the case of gold, the hue is a little brighter and works well with metal prongs.

A good setting 

The setting of an engagement ring is crucial by all means. If you want the ring to be perfect, read up and choose the correct setting for it. Read up well if you are looking for an engagement ring UK. 

- Prongs are one of the most preferred settings for a diamond ring and a Sapphire engagement ring. Here, six metal supports are attached to the diamond in the middle to hold it firmly. This setting is called a solitaire. In some cases, there might be extended support for the diamond in between, which are extensions of the metal band that gives a better grip on the diamond. 

- The Bezel setting is also quite good if you are looking for something very sturdy and well-protected. If you have chosen a fragile rock, make sure to choose a setting that keeps it in its place. A bezel setting is basically a metal strip attached around the diamond entirely to cover it from all sides. The metal band of your choice is extended around the metal strip according to the size of the finger. 

- A Halo setting is for those who like some extra shine on their rings. It is perfect if your spouse is interested in more intricate designs and fancier rings. In this setting, small diamonds are placed around the main diamond, giving it a shine like no other ring.

Cut and sparkle 

The cut and sparkle of a diamond ring are the two most important things to keep in mind while buying a new one. An arrangement of 57 or 58 facets is the best cut for an engagement ring. If you do not have a lot of ideas about the cut, research well before you go to buy one. Oval, rectangles, and hearts are the most preferred shapes all across the world, in case you are confused about the shapes. And as for sparkle, if you add more diamonds around the main one, your engagement ring will have the extra sparkle to make your spouse happy.

We discuss the band metal, and cut and sparkle in this blog post on How To Choose The Perfect Engagement Ring For Your Spouse.