So that’s it! The decision is made. You’re going to ask your partner to marry you. Maybe you’ve discussed it, or plan to get down on bended knee and pop the question out of the blue in a memorable location somewhere.
First up, congratulations! Exciting times lie ahead for you. One of those is the choosing of your engagement ring.
You already know that you want something unique and special to reflect your love for your partner. You’re not looking for an off-the-shelf design, but something bespoke. And here’s why a trip to Hatton Garden in London – either with your spouse-to-be or on your own if you plan to surprise your partner – is the best way to buy a bespoke diamond engagement ring.
Hatton Garden: The UK’s Biggest Jewellery Quarter By Far
Wherever you live, taking a trip to London’s jewellery quarter and maybe making a weekend of it, will turn the process of choosing your engagement ring into an even more memorable occasion.
A quick look at a map will reveal that Hatton Garden is located in Holborn in the centre of London, between the West End and the City of London. You have Farringdon and Shoreditch to the east, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the River Thames to the south, Oxford Street, Covent Garden and Theatreland to the west, and Islington and Camden to the north.
There are plenty of shops, coffee shops, pubs, bars, restaurants, and street food markets to sample in the area. And if you’re planning to stay overnight, you have boutique and chain hotels to choose from, as well as Airbnbs and VRBOs.
Over 50 Jewellery Stores To Choose From
But the biggest draw of Hatton Garden for those seeking a bespoke diamond engagement ring is the sheer number of jewellers located in close proximity to each other. It’s likely your high street in your hometown has perhaps one or two jewellers at most.
Hatton Garden has at least 50 jewellery shops and over 300 jewellery businesses along one main street and its sideroads, easily making it the biggest jewellery quarter in the UK.
Unrivalled Expertise
With so many jewellers to choose from, you are sure to find the experts and craftspeople you need to turn your engagement ring vision into a reality, right here in Hatton Garden. There are plenty of details to consider when creating a bespoke piece of jewellery such as an engagement ring, including the stone, setting and style.
The process is likely to entail sketches or computer-aided designs and will require expert knowledge about what works, what looks good and what’s comfortable to wear. Hatton Garden is brimming with expert craftspeople who will help you in all of these areas.
Unbeatable Quality
Another reason to take a trip to Hatton Garden for your engagement ring is because the quality of precious stones available here is a cut above the rest (pun intended!). Hatton Garden has a well-earned reputation for the quality and clarity of the diamonds for sale in the area, and for the expertise of its craftspeople, so there’s no better place to choose for stunning bespoke jewellery.
Rich With History
The link between Hatton Garden and the jewellery trade extends right back to Medieval times. By buying your engagement ring from the area, you’re following in the footsteps of countless generations who’ve found their perfect ring in Hatton Garden.
This area of London also has a fascinating history, including a shocking incident involving Lady Elizabeth Hatton and Bleeding Heart Yard in 1926, and the more recent Hatton Garden Heist of 2015; the subject of several films. Such dramatic events are extremely rare of course, with the streets of the area regularly patrolled by plain clothes security staff whose job it is to ensure customers can shop and jewellers can share their expertise safely.
Keep Your Surprise A Secret
Picture again your hometown. You have a couple of jewellers at most to choose between. If you’re looking to secretly buy a bespoke engagement ring for your partner, the last thing you want is to be spotted by friends, colleagues or family members window shopping or discussing gems with a local jeweller.
Take a trip to Hatton Garden, however, and with so many jewellery shops and businesses to choose from, the chances of bumping into someone you know are drastically reduced, making it easier for you to keep your romantic intentions a secret!
‘Where Did You Get That Ring From?‘
Once you’ve presented your diamond engagement ring to your partner and they’ve been dazzled by its beauty, one question you’re likely to be asked is ‘where did you get it from?’
We may be biased, but we think they’re bound to be more impressed if you say, ‘I got it custom-made by expert craftspeople in the world-famous Hatton Garden in London,’ rather than, ‘Oh, I just picked it up from the jewellers in the local shopping centre’. And as you celebrate this special milestone, you might want to print invitations for an engagement party to share your joy with family and friends.
We Are Here In Hatton Garden & Ready To Help
Hatton Garden Diamond is the longest standing diamond jewellers in Hatton Garden! We are proud to be based in, and named after, London’s world-famous jewellery quarter. If you are seeking the ultimate bespoke engagement ring as a symbol of your love for your partner, we will happily help you turn your vision into a reality.
Book a consultation today and one of our diamond experts will help you design the perfect diamond engagement ring for the love of your life.