Explore Engagement Rings
Understanding What Makes a Diamond Exceptional
The 4Cs are the universal standard for evaluating the quality and value of a diamond.
Choosing Your Diamond
Learn about the 4Cs, shape, proportion and what matters most when selecting a diamond.
Styles & Settings
Explore solitaires, halos, trilogy rings, shoulder-set designs and other engagement ring styles.
Natural & Lab-Grown Diamonds
Understand the differences and choose the option that feels right for you.
The Bespoke Process
Discover how we create an engagement ring around your diamond, ideas and individual preferences.
Choosing Your Engagement Ring
What is a side-stone engagement ring?
A side-stone engagement ring features smaller diamonds or gemstones positioned beside the centre stone. They add brilliance, width and detail while allowing the principal diamond to remain the focus.
Do side-stones need to match the shape of the centre?
No. Matching shapes can create a symmetrical, cohesive appearance, while contrasting shapes add definition and individuality. The most important considerations are proportion, balance and how naturally the stones sit together.
How does a side-stone ring differ from a trilogy ring?
A trilogy design features three principal stones with a distinct symbolic relationship. In a side-stone ring, the additional diamonds are generally smaller and are used to frame, enhance or lead the eye towards the centre stone.
How are the side diamonds selected?
Side diamonds are carefully chosen for compatible shape, dimensions, colour and clarity. Where stones are used as a pair, they are closely matched to ensure the finished ring appears balanced.
Do side stones detract from the centre diamond?
Not when they are correctly proportioned. Carefully selected side stones enhance the centre diamond by directing the eye inwards, adding brilliance without competing with its presence.
Will a wedding ring sit alongside a side-stone ring?
Many side-stone designs can accommodate a classic wedding ring. The exact fit depends on the width and profile of the setting, and we can recommend or create a wedding ring designed to sit neatly alongside it.
