When shopping for your diamond ring, there are a plethora of elements to consider from metal type, band style, diamond shape, band width as well as diamond size and quality. However, the design elements that ring true for all of our collection rings are that every classic design looks beautiful from every angle and is comfortable to wear. The collection transcends trends and the pieces are destined to become treasured family heirlooms.

Understanding the anatomy of an engagement ring will help you to describe and recognise the different elements of a ring’s design and how you might like to customise it to suit your preferences. For collection designs that allow it, these rings are set with a small signature ruby on the inside of the band. The red ruby acts as a tangible symbol of our brand, capturing both our customers’ story and the care that everyone at Taylor & Hart has put into the design, craft and delivery of each product. It’s also a sweet chance to personalise your ring—the ruby can be replaced with a gemstone that has special meaning to you or your partner.

Each design is priced without its centre stone, which can be chosen at the next stage of the ring builder. The designs can be set with diamonds or gemstones; from traditional white diamonds to coloured gemstones such as pink, blue or yellow sapphires as well as lab-grown diamonds. Alternatively, each engagement ring can be set with side precious coloured gemstones that include blue, yellow, pink and peach-coloured sapphires, rubies and emeralds.

Designs in the collection are available in the following diamond and gemstone shapes: round brilliant, cushion, oval, emerald, pear, princess or square, marquise, asscher, radiant, heart, hexagonal and even antique cuts like rose cut, old mine cut and Old European cut diamonds.

When it comes to choosing your diamond, there are a few elements to consider. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) developed a diamond grading system so that you can choose a diamond, having never seen it, but can still trust you’re getting exactly what you selected. The 4 Cs are cut, clarity, colour and carat weight and we encourage you to learn about all four and decide which is most important to you and work to balance the rest.

We source diamonds globally from diamond manufacturers that comply with the United Nations Kimberley Process in order to affirm all of our diamonds are ethically sourced. To learn more about the different sources of diamonds, from lab-grown diamonds to CanadaMark, visit our ethical engagement ring page.

Engagement rings are so special because they’re more than just a jewellery purchase. They’re a tangible mark of the intention to get married, while a wedding ring symbolises the extraordinary union between two people. We understand how sentimentally valuable an engagement is and we love that this symbol of commitment can be so personal to each couple.

When your partner isn’t into dropping hints, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to looking for the perfect ring.

As designers, we’ve always looked to the high-profile jewellery of celebrities, royals, and cultural icons to kickstart our creativity. And lots of our customers feel the same. Browse through our collection of celebrity engagement ring guides to see how you can incorporate some new ideas into a design that suits your price point.

You’ve decided to pop the question and take the first step to spending the rest of your life together, but what ring size is my partner?! We have some invaluable advice for choosing that perfect ring available on our ring size guide – even if you’re planning a surprise proposal.