With Valentines Day just around the corner, you may be considering taking the plunge and asking that special person to marry you. Choosing an engagement ring is an exciting time, but it can also be a daunting task on knowing where to begin. Here at Johnsons Jewellers we have been experts in selling diamond engagement rings for 125 years, so we are here to help!

Here is our quick 5-minute guide to assist you in choosing that perfect ring.


What’s her style?

Does she like simple and classic, if so then consider a timeless classic single stone diamond ring set in a traditional setting. Don’t think of it as being a boring option, as there are still so many options that you can make it unique for her. The colour of the metal, the shape of the stone, the size of the stone. 

Or maybe she likes a ring with a bit more bling, and she would prefer a halo design or cluster shape. What type of jewellery is she currently wearing, this will be a reflection of what style she might prefer? Take a peek in her jewellery box and this might give you some ideas. Or maybe ask her best friend/sister to see if she has dropped any hints.


What colour metal?

Engagement rings are typically purchased in either yellow or white gold, or in platinum. 

Yellow gold is a traditional metal that has been used to make jewellery for centuries. Yellow gold is a warm metal and has seen a huge resurgence in 2022 and we are currently seeing huge demand for yellow gold rings in both engagement and wedding rings. 

Platinum rings have been incredibly popular for many years. This hard wearing eternal metal will always stay a shiny bright white metal. Usually platinum is 95% pure and will always have a beautiful lustre. Platinum will require little maintenance, with just a light polish from time to time.

White gold is a metal which is made up of mixing yellow gold with palladium and is usually finished with a rhodium plating. White gold offers an alternative to platinum, and can work out a little cheaper than platinum, but it may require more maintenance and may need re-rhodium plating from time to time. White gold is typically manufactured in the UK in either 9ct or 18ct. With 24ct being pure gold the remaining metal is made up of other metals such as palladium.


Choose a stone

There are a number of different gorgeous shapes of diamonds to choose from. Classic rounds and square princess are normally the most popular shapes, but if you are looking for something a little different there are a good deal of shapes for you to choose from - https://johnsonsjewellers.co.uk/engagement-rings


Whats your budget?

There is no right or wrong for your budget, you spend what you feel comfortable with. There is an age old tradition that two months’ salary should be spent on an engagement ring, but we understand that it is not always possible to do that. Here at Johnsons we offer diamond engagement rings from £275 to … your choice and consideration of what you can afford. If you need a little helping hand in spreading the costs, then we offer 0% Interest free credit which can spread payments up to 48 months. (All subject to credit approval)


Consider the 5 C’s

Carat | Colour | Carat | Clarity | Certificate

Diamond prices are all influenced by the 5C’s. The higher the colour, carat, and clarity, the higher the price. Once you have decided how much you want to spend then you can adjust the size/colour/clarity to fit in with your budget. If you want to know more information about this process have a look here:

https://johnsonsjewellers.co.uk/diamond-buying-guide



Ring size

Don’t panic if you don’t know what size her finger is, the most important thing is that she is happy with the style of ring you choose. It is a difficult thing to get right the first time and luckily we have two goldsmiths on site and can re-size the ring on most occasions. If we can’t re-size then we would order a new ring from the manufacturer. Have a look at our ring size guide:

https://johnsonsjewellers.co.uk/ring-size-guide



Above all getting engaged is an exciting time and don’t get too daunted by it all. You are planning the moment to ask your loved one to spend the rest of your life together. We are here to help and guide you through the perfect ring choice. All we can do now is wish you luck with planning your proposal.