Our pick of engagement rings and special cocktail designs, from talented designers and makers, are the perfect way to set the seal on your love affair
Rings are incredibly personal, and whether you opt for a classic diamond or discreet design to wear every day or want a showstopping cocktail ring to make a statement, our 10 fabulous designs from leading gemstone and jewellery specialists offer a slice of jewel heaven.
1. London Rocks – Into the blue
Featuring blue and purple sapphires and a diamond, this gorgeous claw cluster ring is by Hatton Garden bespoke jewellers London Rocks; POA. londonrocksjewellery.co.uk
2. Harriet Kelsall – Love triangle
This striking triangular Fairtrade ring is set in white gold and features mixed-cut diamonds with a striking brilliant-cut tanzanite as centrepiece. The bespoke design is by Harriet Kelsall and costs from £2,495; hkjewellery.co.uk
3. Emmy London – Platinum classic
With a sleek platinum setting, this classic one-carat diamond ring with supporting diamonds is designed by Emmy London exclusively for H. Samuel and features her signature Deco styling; £3,999. hsamuel.co.uk
4. Bucherer – Rare treasure
Celebrating its arrival in London at Selfridges, Swiss jeweller Bucherer offers timeless high jewels. This ring featuring an exquisite and very rare Paraiba tourmaline is from the Peekaboo Collection; POA. selfridges.com
5. Dominic Walmsley – Perfect match
These combined wedding and engagement rings feature a large central diamond and 18ct white gold band set with royal blue sapphires and diamonds. The set was created by Dominic Walmsley; POA. dominicwalmsley.com
6. Le Vian – Cocktail glamour
This statement-piece 14ct rose gold cocktail ring by Le Vian features a central opal with chocolate and white diamonds. £2,999 at Ernest Jones. ernestjones.co.uk
7. Sweet Pea Fine Jewellery – Chain reaction
This delicate gold band inset with diamond and gold fringe chain is by Primrose Hill, London specialist jeweller Sweet Pea; £380. sweetpeajewellery.com
8. Bear Brooksbank – Star light
Designed to represent the North Star and featuring an unusual black diamond with diamond pavé shoulders, this limited edition Bear Claw ring is by London bespoke jeweller Bear Brooksbank; £7,500. bearbrooksbank.com
9. Lucie Campbell – Diamond bright
This rare emerald-cut yellow diamond with tapered white diamond baguette shoulders is from Bond Street fine jeweller Lucie Campbell; POA. luciecampbell.com
10. Katherine Alexandra Brunacci – Pure gem
Earthy bespoke rings and other fine pieces are Katherine Brunacci’s speciality and the jeweller and gemologist works with a variety of metals and stones. Custom-made totem rings POA; kabrunacci.com
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