An expert guide to personalising engagement rings

Expert jewellers have put together the ultimate guide on how to personalise your engagement ring.

Ethical jewellers Ingle & Rhode are giving couples everything they need to know if they are looking to individualise their engagement rings.

When making a purchase as special as an engagement ring, who wouldn’t want everything to be perfect?

The experts are encouraging people to understand what goes into making a ring so that they can get the most out of their personalisation when it comes to customising.

Tim Ingle, founder of Ingle & Rhode said: “Engagement rings are really special so it’s no wonder so many people look at the option of personalising them – it’s a great way to be able to match up the ring of a lifetime to your partner’s style and taste.

“Engagement rings have so many elements to them from the type of gem (diamond or a coloured gemstone), the size and shape of the stone, the choice of precious metal (platinum or yellow, white or rose gold) and the style of the ring (contemporary or vintage, intricate or minimalist, delicate or big and bold). That’s why if you are looking to buy a personalised engagement ring, we advise you to really do some research into all of the different elements that make up a ring.

“From here you’ll be able to build the perfect piece of jewellery for your partner and you can customise it further by adding engravings and colours.

A guide to personalising your engagement ring:

Do your research

Spend some time researching rings and get an idea for the kind of thing you want. You can then look at the average price of this which will hopefully indicate roughly how much your personalised engagement ring could come to. You should also spend time researching a reputable jeweller you can put your trust into.

Understand the makeup of a ring

When personalising a ring, you’ll be asked about every detail. That’s why it’s important you understand what components that make up the ring – the gem or gems, the precious metal and the overall design.

Play with different ideas

Part of the reason couples opt for personalised engagement rings is to go for something that isn’t necessarily out there already. Make the most of your experience by playing around with different ideas

Match it to your partner’s style

There are plenty of ways to allow your partner’s style to shine through their ring. You can do this with colours, the band size and the diamond shape.

Try to think long term

Some people do upgrade their rings after a while but ultimately you want your engagement ring to last as long as possible. You don’t want to find that you’ve customised something that you and your partner may easily go off of in a few years due to the nature of the style. Think long term – will my partner still like this style in ten years time?

Engravings

Take personalisation to the next level and get some engravings on the inside of your band. Popular engravings include anniversary dates and initials. This doesn’t have to be done right away, You could always save this idea and add it to your ring on a special wedding anniversary.

Change the shape of the centre stone

The most noticeable thing about a ring is the centre stone so spend some time on this decision. Customising the shape of this and deciding on what the centre stone will actually be is probably one of the biggest decisions when it comes to personalising a ring.

Take your time

Put some real time and thought into your engagement ring and try not to rush the process for the sake of it. After all, your partner will be wearing it forever so you’ll want them to love it.