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If you are looking for the perfect engagement ring, you probably have a very clear idea of what you want.  It does not matter whether you want to surprise her at the proposal or shop together afterwards for the engagement ring, it can take more than one visit to one jeweller to find something close to what you really want. 
So why not build your own diamond engagement ring?

This is not as expensive as you might think.  And it will add a personal touch to the ring that you both hope symbolises your lifelong commitment to each other.  So why not create your own ring?

Some of the best jewellers online, all offer build your own engagement ring services.  If you want, you can buy a ring that is totally bespoke.  But most people find their perfect engagement ring setting in the wide selection of bands designs offered.  This keeps the costs down to a manageable level. 

The range of engagement ring settings includes the more popular styles of solitaires and trilogy styles, in bands ranging from narrow to wide.  And all of these can be made in your choice of metal.  So if you are looking for that very unusual rose gold engagement ring, or something in platinum, it can be done. 

And when you have chosen your setting, you can have fun choosing the perfect stones to set into it!  At the end, you will have a unique engagement ring that will be treasured by you both and your heirs for generations to come. 

Go on!  Treat yourself! 
Start right now to create your own diamond engagement ring.

White gold and platinum may look alike, but that’s where the similarities end. Platinum is actually denser and it retains its color without yellowing. For people with allergic reactions to metal alloy, platinum is the most hypo-allergenic.

The brightness of platinum complements the diamonds in the setting, which means that platinum is an increasingly popular for engagement rings and wedding bands. However, platinum is more costly than white gold and because it is such a hard metal it is also more difficult to size (rings).

So why choose white gold over platinum?

White gold is softer than platinum, making it easier to mould, shape, and to size! White gold is the better value for the wedding band so if you choose a white gold band, you can put more money into the diamond or other stone to complete the jewelry design.

Its relative softness also means that white gold handles scratches without compromise – they wear away. On the other hand platinum shows every sign of scratches. So if you are after an antique look or classic design, white gold is definitely the right choice!

The gold undertones in white gold gives any jewelry item made from it a warm glow that is pleasing to the eye and familiar as a symbol of love, elegance and discerning choices. Why not check out our white gold jewelry choices and save money with this hot trend look?