Gold Engagement Rings

Choosing a Diamond Shape

The shape of the diamond sets the character of the ring, and each shape is set in 18K solid gold:

• Round: the most sparkle of any shape, and it suits every setting
• Oval: an oval diamond engagement ring has an elongated outline that lengthens the finger
• Emerald: long step cut facets give an emerald cut engagement ring its clean, Art Deco look
• Princess: a square outline with brilliant sparkle, the signature of a princess cut diamond ring
• Cushion: a square with softly rounded corners and broad flashes of light
• Pear: a teardrop outline that combines round and marquise in a pear shaped diamond ring
• Marquise: a marquise engagement ring has a long, pointed outline that makes the most of its carat weight

Choosing a Setting and a Metal

The setting and metal you choose shape the overall look of an engagement ring. From a classic solitaire to a diamond halo, here are the main styles to consider:

• Solitaire: one diamond with nothing to distract from it, the simplest form of a gold solitaire ring
• Halo: a ring of small diamonds that makes the centre stone look larger and brighter, which is why a gold halo ring is a popular proposal choice
• Trilogy: three diamonds for past, present and future
• Five stone: five diamonds across the band for sparkle without a tall setting

An 18K solid gold engagement ring holds its colour and keeps the diamond secure in daily wear. Yellow gold gives a traditional warmth, white gold and platinum make a colourless diamond look even brighter, and rose gold adds a soft blush. Every gold diamond engagement ring is set with a lab-grown diamond graded colour D and VS1 clarity or better, with an IGI certificate on stones over 0.45ct.

Getting the Size Right for a Surprise Proposal

Many gold engagement rings are bought by a partner planning a surprise, so the ring size is often unknown. A ring she already wears on her ring finger can be measured by a jeweller, and a close friend or family member may know her size. 

Our rings come in UK sizes F to R, including half sizes, and each one includes one free resize, up to 2 UK sizes up or down, so a size that is slightly out can be corrected after the proposal. Every ring is made to order in 6 to 8 weeks, which is worth allowing for when planning the date, and arrives with free insured UK delivery in a black presentation box.