From choice diamonds to rare emeralds and sapphires, these engagement rings are just the thing to persuade you to say I do
Engagement rings should be special – and Chaumet’s glorious Aigrette Impériale Josephine design scores full marks for sparkle. It features a fabulous pear-shaped Colombian emerald with six supporting diamonds and a diamond-encrusted twin band. POA. chaumet.com
Diamonds with a twist, this design by the Clerkenwell studio of Dominic Walmsley features a beautiful antique cut pear-shaped yellow diamond as centre stone in a red and white gold setting. POA. dominicwalmsley.com
Designed by Emmy London as part of a new range for H. Samuel, and with the classic feminine and vintage hallmarks of her bridal shoes and accessories brand, this platinum engagement ring features a diamond solitaire with two supporting diamond baguettes. £1,999. hsamuel.co.uk
This one-of-a-kind Diamond Slice Stratus ring is by London jeweller Jo Hayes Ward, who is inspired by organic and architectural forms. It features a warm white gold setting with large diamond slice and brown diamond edge. POA. johayesward.com
A stunning Ashoka-cut diamond, surrounded by brilliant-cut gems in a platinum setting, this design is from Boodles’ Vintage collection. The patented Ashoka cut, which is designed to enhance the beauty of the stone, is unique in the UK to Boodles. From £6,300. boodles.com
An engagement ring with fabulous feminine credentials, this Capella design from Joubi London features a 15 carat purple amethyst set in rose gold and surrounded by twinkling pink sapphires. POA. joubi.co.uk
With pure white diamonds in an elegant circular setting, Alba is a timeless engagement ring design. It is available to order from Mappin & Webb. From £5,950. mappinandwebb.com
This unusual lavender sapphire and pavé diamond ring in a brushed white gold setting is by Sweet Pea Fine Jewellery, a Primrose Hill studio that creates beautiful bespoke pieces to order using handpicked gemstones. POA. sweetpeajewellery.com
Hattie Rickards designs to commission, so every piece is unique. This recent engagement ring design, inspired by the bride’s Greek heritage, features a fine claw set sapphire surrounded by pavé diamonds. POA. hattierickards.com
This sweet diamond-encrusted ring is by French jewellery designer Elise Dray. It’s available from the concept store To The Nine in Beauchamp Place. From £808. totheninelondon.com
This unusual green tourmaline with baguette diamond shoulders was created as a special commission at Hatton Garden jewellery studio London Rocks by designer Karl Karter. London Rocks is a studio that specialises in handmade pieces and gives you the opportunity to co-create your dream engagement ring. londonrocksjewellery.co.uk
This Forget Me Not diamond ring was created by Ellie Stickland, a Central Saint Martins alumnus who designs bespoke pieces in close consultation with clients. In this case, a diamond from a treasured family ring was incorporated into a new piece that also features a secret flower design on the reverse. elliestickland.co.uk
