Engagement season is upon us and if you’re lucky enough to be on the hunt for a sparkler of your own, you’re in for a treat as there are lots of incredible designs to choose from. To give you a flavour of the type of engagement rings out there, we asked jewellery experts Ronan from Campbell Jewellers, Margaret from John Swan Jewellers and Chris from Firenze Jewels to share some popular styles in stores at the mo – check out these stunners below! Or if you’re looking for a little more info on the 4Cs or some pointers for picking out your own special fainne, be sure to check out our 13 Top Tips for Choosing an Engagement Ring.
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Fission Cluster Asscher (Above)
A modern interpretation of a classic cluster ring – the centre diamond is surrounded by 0.10ct pave set diamonds with an impressive Asscher cut diamond 0.50ct F/VS1 diamond as the central stone. The Asscher cut is a square stepped cut, with cropped corners like the emerald cut but a somewhat more princess cut square shape. €6675, available exclusively at DesignYard, Dublin.
White Gold Oval Diamond Ring
A pretty oval shape diamond is suspended high up in a gorgeous double claw setting with intricately set diamonds on the shoulders and underneath the collet. €8585, exclusively available at Campbell Jewellers, Dublin.
Sapphire Double Halo Diamond Ring
A beautiful oval cut blue sapphire is nestled in between stunning round brilliant diamonds to create this show stopping cluster ring. €4675, exclusively available at Campbell Jewellers, Dublin.
Platinum 0.50ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Classic four claw diamond engagement ring with channel set diamond shoulders a stunning GIA Certified Round Brilliant Diamond F in Colour Si1 In Clarity (0.40ct), set into this simple and beautiful ring. €2650 from Campbell Jewellers, Dublin.
Diamond vintage ring handmade in 18ct. white gold set with 49 classic diamonds weighing 0.52ct. €1718 from John Swan Jewellers, Wicklow.
Diamond vintage ring handmade in 18kt. gold set with 14 fine quality diamonds weighing 0.65ct. €1655 from John Swan Jewellers, Wicklow.
Diamond vintage ring handmade in 18ct. gold set with 29 impeccable diamonds weighing 0.64ct. €1880 from John Swan Jewellers, Wicklow.
Palladium Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring, €1950 from John Swan Jewellers, Wicklow.
Palladium and Diamond Halo Engagement and Wedding Ring Set, €1575 available from John Swan Jewellers, Wicklow.
#7462 Platinum and 18k Two Tone Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Two to three tone engagement rings combining white and rose metals have been a growing trend this year. This engagement ring showcases one GIA certified fancy light yellow radiant cut centre diamond 1.75ctw surrounded by 98 round cut pink diamonds .63ctw and 56 round brilliants .34ctw set in platinum and 18k rose and yellow gold. $26,245, available from Firenze Jewels, New York.
#6540 Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Engagement Ring Setting
Halo and double halo continues to be a top style among budget-conscious consumers in particular. This engagement ring features one 2.00 carat round brilliant cut centre diamond further illuminated by a double halo and diamond accents 1.66ctw along the shank set in 18k white gold. $5750 from Firenze Jewels, New York.
#5722 Diamond 18k White Gold Eight Stone Common Prong Engagement Ring Setting
Fancy shaped centre diamonds are often being paired with classic style settings featuring modern clean lines. This engagement ring features one 2.25 carat oval cut centre stone set in a classic style setting with 8 round brilliant cut white diamonds 1.55ctw set in 18k white gold. $3950 from Firenze Jewels, New York.
#5478 Diamond Antique Style 18k White Gold Engagement Ring Setting
There is still a great appreciation for antique style rings featuring intricate detail and elaborate etching. This engagement ring features one 2.00 carat round cut centre diamond surrounded by 80 round brilliant cut white diamonds .80ctw and fine caviar beading set in 18k white gold. $2680 from Firenze Jewels, New York.
#7199 Diamond 18k Rose Gold Split Shank Halo Engagement Ring Setting
The full on rose gold fashion jewellery trend has made its way into bridal as well. This engagement ring features one 1.50 carat round cut fancy pink diamond surrounded by 40 round brilliants .38ctw set in an 18k rose gold twist shank setting. Available from Firenze Jewels, New York.
