During a season centering around family, tradition, and reflections on the year behind and that ahead, it is a natural time to ask the big question!

When getting engaged, it is important to set a budget for the ring. Traditionally this is three times a months salary.

Engagement ring metal work costs less than people think – usually between one and three thousand pounds. Sometimes overall ring design is often neglected in favour of choosing the largest diamond possible. As designers, we think it should be as important as the stone.

Note the fitted wedding bands here.

Its worth considering how the two rings will fit together. Very often a plain wedding band just won’t do. We give expert advice.

Multi-stones are very popular these days: