Engagement Rings
A girl's guide

Ah, the romance of the proposal, the flowers, the music, the candlelight, the bended knee and then, at last, the climactical moment; he opens the dark leather box to reveal, inlaid in deep blue velvet, a magnificent diamond solitaire, the perfect engagement ring, the engagement ring of your dreams, a beautiful everlasting symbol of your commitment to each other...

No? Not quite? Worried it might not be like that?

...What if he gets it wrong - it's traditional not contemporary; mainstream; yellow gold not platinum and you wanted a blue diamond / white sapphires! How can you wear that for the rest of your life?! Worse, how can you tell him that it's not what you want?!...

Let's face it girls, there are some areas in life where a man sometimes needs a little help, a little subtle female guidance.

If "you've seen one jeweller, you've seen them all" is how your boyfriend approaches the subject of engagement rings whilst sighing in dejected resignation at the idea yet another Saturday spent trudging around the high street shops, it may be that he just hadn't seen something that is right for "you" and maybe you haven't seen it either. Knowing what you want is one thing, but finding it, well that's something else entirely.

The simple fact is that an engagement ring is more than just a beautiful piece of jewellery or a romantic gesture, it is the embodiment of the commitment between the two of you; symbolic and at the same time personal and intimate. Finding an engagement ring is easy, but finding the right engagement ring takes thought and care and detail. It is not simply a matter of throwing money at it. Couples who come to our studio for their engagement rings have one thing in common: whatever their backgrounds, whatever their budgets, it is the desire to buy or commission an engagement ring that is unique - as unique as they are to each other.

Some couples have very clear ideas of what they want and an engagement ring on our website has drawn them to the studio. You would be amazed at just how many times this happens and the ring turns out to be a perfect fit as if it really was "made for them". However, if you do not find the engagement ring for you amongst our one off ready to wear designs, then an appointment with one of our designers might be the answer for you. With the emphasis firmly on design and quality, working with Harriet you will have the opportunity to be involved in the creation of an engagement ring that captures your own style and personality. It may be that your fiancé has already come to us to find the perfect stone and has presented this to you when he proposed and that you are looking to have an engagement ring designed around this; you may have inhereted a piece of jewellery from a loved one which you would like to incorporate into your engagement ring or perhaps your fiancé has already presented you with design sketches. Whatever brings you to us, designing your ring with your fiancé can be a very exciting and romantic process, each of you emparting ideas and your own styles into the design and this way your fiancé still feels very involved. Having a ring designed and handmade especially for you is his ultimate engagement gift to you. Following the development of the engagement ring through to the wonderful moment when you see the finished ring for the first time is something that you will always be able to remember and treasure.

There are many approaches to commissioning your engagement ring, but if at the end of the day you are secretly craving that ultimate big romantic gesture, the surprise ring, then slip our website address your fiancé's way and leave him to us. Our team of mostly women will be able to advise him on stones and precious metals, and Harriet will be able to draw from him your tastes and style, whilst not scaring him with outragous prices.

Of course you could just leave it to him and trust his judgement, but be warned: you may find yourself stuck with a cubic zircon Princess Diana cluster for a very long time indeed!