5 Important Things To Look For When Shopping For An Engagement Ring

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When it comes to celebrity engagement rings, diamonds are hands down the most popular gemstone.

If, like most of us, you’ve set your heart on finding a ring that rocks your world, you’ll need to make sure your other half knows how to find a jaw-dropping sparkler.

The brand we can’t take our eyes away from right now is fine British jeweller Mappin & Webb who make some of the most beautiful engagement rings of all time.

Here’s how to make sure you get a ring you’ll want to wear forever…

It should fit perfectly

Make sure your partner knows your ring size. If you don’t know what it is, pop into a jeweller to find out – or give them a ring that fits on the right finger.

Check the carat weight, colour and clarity

These characteristics of a diamond often come evaluated by GIA (Gemological institute of America), which is one of the leading diamond laboratories in the world. The MW Collection from Mappin & Webb uses diamonds in varying carat weights, and each one comes with its own GIA diamond grading report and has a unique GIA reference inscribed on the girdle of the stone.

Make sure it shines bright

The way a diamond is cut is critical to its brilliance, as even the best stone will look less luminous if it’s poorly cut. For true sparkle factor, our tip is head to Mappin & Webb – its superb quality, exquisite cushion-cut diamond from The MW Collection has 75 meticulously handcrafted facets. It’s Mappin & Webb’s brightest, most beautiful diamond yet and the global leader in rating light performance of a diamond, GemEx, scores it very highly consistently for brilliance (white light), fire (colour light) and sparkle (scintillation).

Choose a chic and timeless design

If you’re worried about your significant other shopping alone, ask a friend who you feel confident knows your style to guide them towards something tasteful.

Want something that’s one-of-a-kind? At Mappin & Webb, you can create a By Appointment bespoke engagement ring, with the design overseen by the Crown Jeweller.

Take your time and try on LOTS …

The MW Collection features an exclusive cushion cut diamond from which you can choose from a plain shoulder engagement ring, a diamond-set shoulder, or a three-stone ring. And with Christmas around the corner, now’s the time to pair it with a diamond pendant and stud earrings or drop earrings for a classic, simple jewellery collection that will stand the test of time.

So there you have it ladies, five pointers in the right direction we hope will help land you the perfect sparkler.