Tips On Choosing A Christmas Engagement Ring

It’s the season for giving. A time for surprises, sparkling lights, decorations and most importantly….love! With 17% of couples becoming engaged during the festive period; popping the question might be something you have on your mind too.

If you’re planning to propose under the mistletoe this December and make it a ‘marry Christmas’, now is the ideal time to start thinking about which Christmas engagement ring to choose.

Big (and important) things come in small packages, and you’ll want the moment that they first set eyes on the ring you’ve bought them to be the most amazing and unforgettable experience of their life.

Here are a few tips to help ensure the engagement ring you give this Christmas makes their eyes light up with pure joy, adding a memorable sparkle to an already wonderful time:

Complement Their Style

Dreaming of a white (gold) Christmas? Or is your partner’s ideal engagement ring likely to feature yellow or rose tones? If you’re springing a surprise on your partner and not choosing a ring together, you’ve got some big decisions to make about the style of engagement ring you buy.

You’ll want to choose a ring your future partner will be delighted and proud to wear. A design that reflects their personality and, of course, your love for them.

Get Some Expert Advice

Jewellers will be able to help you choose the right cut, setting and stone. Diamonds are traditionally the gem of choice for engagement rings as they are not only beautiful but also durable, making them ideal for daily wear. But if your partner has a favourite gem that isn’t diamond, it’s a good idea to ensure that this is reflected in your engagement ring.

There are plenty of other design aspects that would be helpful to discuss with a professional jeweller; such as the differences between Solitaire, Halo and Trilogy rings.

The more information you have, the more you have to make an informed decision about which type of engagement ring is right for your partner.

Do Your Homework

To help ensure you choose the right ring, make a note of the kind of jewellery your partner normally wears. Do they prefer gold or silver, traditional or modern, showy or subdued?

All these little pieces of information provide vital clues into which ring they will love, long after the excitement of Christmas has faded for another year.

Get The Size Right

Ensuring that an engagement ring fits correctly is essential to creating a seamless proposal experience. Determining the accurate ring size in advance can prevent any issues or adjustments at a significant moment.

To obtain an accurate measurement, consider discreetly tracing one of your partner’s existing rings or asking a close friend or family member to assist.

With this information, a professional jeweller can help you select the ideal size. Careful planning will help to preserve the element of surprise and ensure that your proposal goes as smoothly as possible.

Budget Wisely

Naturally, you’re going to want to buy the best engagement ring that you can afford. Whilst it’s important to not over-stretch yourself financially, it’s important to note that the ring will be an investment. Not only will your spouse wear this unique item, but possibly several generations to come.

Get It Wrapped

If you’ve selected the right engagement for your partner, you should be confident that it’s going to look amazing once it’s on their finger. But before it gets that far, you’ll want the presentation to be perfect.

Most jewellers will provide an attractive box and bag which will protect the ring and give you something that looks the part to hand to the lucky recipient.

You might choose to hide the gift bag in your Christmas tree or wait until all the other presents have been opened before springing the biggest surprise of the year!

Allow Extra Time

Christmas is a busy time of year for jewellers everywhere. As well as people buying engagement rings, all kinds of romantic souls are planning to surprise loved ones with jewellery as a gift. All this means that you should leave yourself plenty of time to get the ring you want, especially if you have your heart set on proposing with a bespoke ring.

Plan A Celebration

Hopefully, the sight of your engagement ring and the sound of your words of love will be enough for your partner to say an immediate ‘yes’ to your marriage proposal.

You’ll both be likely to have your head in the clouds at that moment, so be sure to have somewhere you can go to celebrate this momentous event in your life. Remember – a lot of places get booked up this time of year, so be sure to plan ahead!

Hatton Garden Diamond has been helping make marriage proposals sparkle since 1982. Choose our experienced and knowledgeable team to ensure you choose the perfect engagement ring.

Book A Consultation

Hatton Garden Diamond is a longstanding diamond jewellers located in London’s iconic Hatton Garden jewellery quarter. Book a consultation with one of our experts and we will go above and beyond to ensure you choose the perfect engagement ring. We offer Made To Order and Ready Made engagement rings, including a choice of mined or lab grown diamonds. Get in touch today to find out more.