Diamonds are a girl's best friend...

Every girl has thought about what they want their engagement ring to look like. It's the most important piece of jewellery you are likely to receive in your whole life, yes that's includes topping the wedding ring (it's just a plain band after all!). Think how many people ask to see your hand when they hear news of the engagement? It's worth the 3 months salary or whatever the rule is which your fiancee will have to pay. (Isn't it funny how the word 'fiancee' and 'finance' are so similar...coincidence?)

I have thought about my dream engagement ring, yes like most of the female population! I'm pretty sure I experienced love at first sight on the 2nd floor of Tiffanys on Fifth Avenue, New York.



However, a few years on, I got to thinking more about more than just the 'bling'. Shocking for me to admit, yes, but the ring I came across today has just the right combination of sparkle and originality. Both my Mother and Grandmother had engagement rings which featured sapphires which looked almost black compared against the diamonds and I like the idea of keeping this tradition. The ultimate sapphire engagement ring has to be that of Princess Diana and now Kate Middleton. That looks sure to weigh you down!


Kate Middleton's Engagement Ring

So many engagement rings these days are square diamond. I genuinely mean it when I say it's not just about a big rock. Yes size does matter but the design has be beautiful. Hence, see below...


14K Round Rosette Black Diamond Ring, Anna Sheffield
£2,800.00

The “Rosette” series is a vintage inspired silhouette with tiny diamonds encircling the center stone. Created in oval, round, and cushion shaped versions, this design is a nod to the past with a thoroughly modern look.