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We have an extraordinary variety of engagement rings featuring exquisite diamonds to more unusual and striking coloured gemstones. Each of our hand-finished pieces is an enduring symbol of love, crafted to last a lifetime.
Coloured Stone Engagement Rings
We believe gemstones make for truly unique engagement rings and offer a great alternative to the traditional diamonds. Showcasing a variety of vibrant hues and origins, coloured stone engagement rings also allow for further hidden symbolism, from choosing your partners favourite colour to their birthstone, making it even more personal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the answers to our most commonly asked questions. Should you want to find out more please feel free to contact us and begin your Pragnell experience.
As such, it’s common for couples to plan every aspect of their engagement together, including shopping for engagement rings, and there’s nothing wrong with this whatsoever.
There are plenty of advantages to shopping together for an engagement ring. It alleviates a lot of the pressure of finding the perfect item of jewellery alone, and it ensures that the recipient is every bit as delighted as they deserve to be with their ring.
Of course, if you believe that you can pick out the perfect ring and surprise your partner with its grand reveal, then don’t let anything stand in your way.
Some people like to have a hand in the choice of their engagement ring – after all, they’re going to be wearing it for a long time, and they want to be assured that it’s the perfect style and fit for them.
Other people love the romance of the traditional proposal and the thrill of seeing that beautiful engagement ring being revealed for the very first time.
Many people transfer their engagement ring onto the ring finger of the opposite hand for the duration of the wedding ceremony. Then, after the ceremony, they slip the engagement ring back on the ring finger.
Looking at engagement rings together isn’t for everyone, but the engagement ring tradition of it always being a surprise is starting to become less common.
It’s becoming more and more commonplace for women to propose to men, and this is one trend we don’t expect to reverse any time soon.
However, there’s no rule that dictates you must choose a diamond. In fact, gemstones come in a wide array of colours, qualities, and styles and provide a wonderful alternative to diamonds if you’re looking for something that stands out from the crowd.
Whether you have a particular affinity with a birthstone, or dream of a gemstone engagement ring which displays a certain colour, there are many great choices other than diamonds out there such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds.
At Pragnell we offer a wide range of diamond, sapphire, ruby and emerald engagement rings.
Platinum is the most popular choice of all precious metals, celebrated for its incredible strength and durability. Especially popular for engagement rings and wedding bands, platinum holds diamonds and other gemstones more securely than any other metal, which allows for a lifetime of wear and enjoyment. This beautiful precious metal has a cool white tone, making it the perfect partner for diamonds or coloured stones alike. Needing little care, over many years platinum can take on a satin sheen or ‘patina’ which can easily be re-polished to a higher shine if preferred.
White gold has a similar lustre and is more affordable than platinum. It can be slightly less durable but still perfectly suitable for everyday wear. White gold is created by mixing yellow gold with alloys which are then silver rhodium plated to give a bright white finish. Although it is durable the colour can wear over time, depending on use and may require silver rhodium plating occasionally.
Yellow gold is undoubtedly striking and beautiful and a very popular choice. Again, it is slightly less durable than platinum but still perfectly suited to everyday wear. At Pragnell, our team of specialists can advise on the perfect ring for your lifestyle.
It’s worth researching or asking us to take you through the various pros and cons of each precious metal, as well as keeping in mind your partner’s style and preferences when choosing your ring.
At Pragnell we offer an extensive range of engagement rings platinum, yellow gold and rose gold.
Some people ‘borrow’ a favourite ring of theirs and ask a jeweller to identify the size, others will speak to friends and family members to get those all-important details.
Don’t worry if you don’t know the correct size. After you have presented the ring our team of master craftspeople will resize the ring for the perfect fit.
View our Ring Size Guide for help with finding the perfect ring size.
Should your partner prefer more contemporary styles, however, there’s absolutely nothing stopping you from opting for something a little more unusual or modern.
Browse our extensive range of Engagement Rings for inspiration.
• Are they traditional, or do they like to embrace contemporary or edgy fashion?
• Are they interested in vintage looks, or do they tend to opt for sleeker, more modern styles?
• Do audacious and glamorous statement pieces appeal to them, or are they more likely to be swept away by something understated and intimate?
All of these questions will help you narrow down the options until you find the engagement ring that’s perfect for them. Alternatively, you could simply ask them about the kind of ring they’ve always dreamed of having.
Browse our extensive range of Engagement Rings for inspiration.
The Four Cs are:
• Cut: this refers to the shaping and cutting of the diamond, a process which aims to maximise the gemstone’s beauty, sparkle, and ability to refract and redirect light. View our guide to diamond cut for more details.
• Clarity: simply how clear the diamond is, and whether it features any inclusions – marks or imperfections which alter the stone’s clarity and affect its price. View our guide to diamond clarity for more details.
• Carat: the weight of the diamond (which has an impact on its size). View our guide to diamond carat for more details.
• Colour: how clear, colourless, or ‘white’ the diamond is. Diamonds with dull, yellowish, or brownish hues are far from uncommon, but will not value anywhere near as highly as a perfectly white stone. View our guide to diamond colour for more details.
Pragnell offers free ring resizing on all rings bought in one of our showrooms or on our website. For more information on resizing rings purchased elsewhere, see our resizing price guide for details.
When you purchase an engagement ring at Pragnell one of our specialists will advise you on how to clean your ring at home. You are also welcome to pop in whenever you are passing and we will clean the ring for you.
At Pragnell we offer a wide range of Round Brilliant Cut Engagement Rings.
The larger the gemstone, the more difficult it can be to tell – the naked eye will struggle to be able to see the difference between a 0.90 and a 1 carat diamond, for example.
Yellow gold tends to look most striking and glorious when worn by people with warm-toned skin
White gold and platinum will enhance the appearance of cool and rosy-coloured skin tones.
Rose gold, with its decadent and vintage-tinged hue, is recommended for those in between the two, for those whose skin tone varies with the seasons and for people with olive skin.
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