Engagement rings are often made with claw settings (or prong settings) holding diamonds and gemstones, though this isn’t the only way of setting gems in a ring. If claws aren’t for you, here are 4 engagement ring styles without claws to inspire your design.
4 solitaire engagement ring styles
Should you still surprise your partner with their engagement ring when you've designed it together?
We’re all familiar with the storyline of an engagement ring being bought in secret, and gifted at a surprise proposal moment. Though these days, real engagements happen very differently from couple to couple. What happens when you’re designing your engagement ring together? Should you still surprise your partner with it when it arrives? Here’s my take on this question.