Engagement rings – gemstones and gold, an enigmatic combination
Times change and without question styles change, but irrespective of this winning formulas evolve rather than change out of hand. None more so than engagement rings. Gold and precious stones such as diamonds are the perfect marriage when it comes to rings. Early versions concentrated on the intricacy of the metalwork rather than different cuts of diamond and such styles as Celtic and filigree relied heavily on the skill of metal workers to create elaborate and spellbinding designs. But over the centuries whilst tastes have changed to a level where we prefer rings to be simple and elegant our taste in diamonds has become far more elaborate. We now consider plain a band and delicately cut diamonds the height of desirability and in my opinion rightly so! Nothing looks nicer than a marquise cut diamond sitting atop a plain and expertly worked platinum band with sleek shoulders, bringing a brilliant shimmer to the finger and making the wearer the envy of many. And a place where you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing engagement rings is www.365-diamond.com . They pride themselves on their large array of quality diamond rings, they claim to have something for everyone, and this quite possibly is a justified claim.

Diamond and emerald engagement ring
And per chance if nothing takes your fancy their dedicated team of in house jewellers can design and manufacturer a bespoke and unique ring from your own design or specifications. They work predominantly in gold and platinum and can supply diamonds of all shapes and sizes. Solitaires to multi stone rings and a choice of cut that will leave you feeling ‘giddy’. Platinum bands are becoming increasingly popular partly due to the fact that platinum, although expensive, is extremely subtle and allows the diamond to dominate the piece of jewellery. Engagement rings should be all about design and flowing, graceful lines. This is why cuts like the pear shape look so elegant and refined as they follow the contours of the finger perfectly, creating perfect harmony with one’s attire. So when choosing the ring for your beloved give careful consideration to her style of dress and her demeanour. Follow these simple guidelines and your partner will truly appreciate the thought that has gone into choosing this timeless piece of elegant and classic jewellery. Get the combination right and the ring will be truly timeless and thirty or forty years down the line it’ll still look as crisp and fresh as the day it was bought. The philosophy at www.365-diamond.com is that a diamond ring should last a lifetime and with this in mind they have created a sales and after service care package that is the envy of many of their rivals. Although diamonds are renowned for their strength and durability they still require regular cleaning and maintenance to keep them sparkling in a way to which you have become accustomed.