It is traditional to give an engagement ring to your fiancee prior to your marriage as a sign of your commitment to each other and upcoming nuptials. People have been selecting and giving engagement rings for many years now and this is really just another step in the road towards marriage. Traditionally engagement rings are made from gold and can be as simple or decorative as your taste dictates.

There is a huge market out there for bridal and nuptial jewellery and it usually starts with promise rings or engagement rings and ends with the wedding day jewellery. When most people think of an engagement ring they usually visualise a diamond solitaire set with yellow or white gold. Another traditional design is three diamonds set in gold to symbolise the past, the present
and the future. Large jewellery designers and manufacturers such as Tiffany have a massive selection of diamond rings to suit every taste and budget, from the modern back to the more traditional and antique style rings.

Before you buy your engagement ring, have a good look around and do some research. It always helps to know as much as possible about the product before you decide on which one to buy. The next step in the process is to decide what type of band you would like for your ring. This aspect takes into account the shape of the band and the colour, with the most popular being gold, platinum and silver. Once you have made these decisions the next step is to decide on the gemstone. Don’t always automatically choose a colourless diamond, there are so many gemstones out there, try them all and then decide!