An engagement ring is both a symbol of your love and a token of commitment. While you cant beat a diamond ring popped in a glass of champagne as part and parcel of a romantic proposal, most woman prefer to have a say in choosing their engagement ring, and there is something special abut a ring that was designed specifically for you.

Although yellow gold has always been popular, today many brides are choosing different options, such as white gold for an antique look or shiny, durable platinum, which lends itself to a modern design.

Diamonds remain top of the pops when selecting a gem. There's something special about their dazzling purity and strength, which is beautiful and practical, timeless and enduring, symbolizing a lifelong promise. There are of course other exquisite stones apart from diamonds, which can be chosen according to your birth month or for their meaning. It's a good idea to choose the wedding ring at the same time so as to ensure a match in width, colour and style of the two bands.