Diamond Engagement Rings

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Choosing that ideal diamond engagement ring is all about finding a style that reflects your partner’s style and your love story. But you’ll naturally also need to factor in the budget and the practicality of wearing the ring.  

Starting with style can make it easier to find a ring that suits your emotions. We offer a wide variety from classic vintage charm to bold modern designs. Our most popular signature diamond is ‘The Hearts and Arrows Round’, offering exceptional light performance, sparkle, and beauty. 

Finally, choose the metal for your diamond engagement ring setting to fully express your style. We offer platinum bands and 14k or 18k bands in yellow, rose, and white gold options.

Here’s a quick rundown of our popular diamond engagement ring settings: 

Solitaire

Solitaire diamond engagement ring settings are the classic design that you likely think of when you imagine an engagement ring. Featuring a diamond (often a round brilliant), they put all the attention on the center diamond. 

Classic solitaire diamonds are timeless and stand out with elegant charm. 

Classic Six-Prong Solitaire

Classic Six-Prong Solitaire settings hold the center stone with six prongs, for a more secure yet traditional look. This design also lifts the diamond above the band to grab attention. 

Halo

Halo diamond engagement rings also feature a center diamond, but are also surrounded by a ring of smaller diamonds. This can provide an enhanced sparkle and make the center stone appear larger. 

Pavé

Pavé settings are a gorgeous band lined with small diamonds, giving a continuous shimmer. Each small diamond is held by tiny prongs or beads, hiding the metal as much as possible. 

Note that Pavé diamond engagement rings require more care to maintain. 

Bezel 

Bezel diamond engagement rings see a metal rim wrap around the diamond, giving strong protection from snagging or chips. This design is considered modern and sleek. 

Custom Diamond Engagement Rings

With Brian Gavin Diamonds, you can create a custom engagement ring with a setting that makes the most personal statement possible of your love. 

First, choose a diamond that fits within your budget and vision, with a choice of multiple options, shapes, and cuts like our classic round Signature Hearts and Arrows diamond. 

Next, select a metal for your ring setting that expresses the style and taste of your love. You may choose from 14- and 18-karat yellow, white, and rose golds, or platinum custom engagement rings to fit your custom design concept.

While our curated selection of rings never disappoints, we find that a customized ring can allow you to add a personal touch that shows a great expression of love. 

Feel free to contact us today to get started on a custom diamond engagement ring; our designers will work with you every step of the way. 

Gain Precision Cut and Light Performance with Brian Gavin Diamonds

Brian Gavin Diamonds has over 30 years of experience creating beautiful diamond engagement rings with the finest quality diamonds. 

Our expert craftsmanship ensures the highest standards of precision cutting and proportion to provide outstanding light performance that is GIA certified. 

You can also collaborate with our expert designers to create your unique designer engagement ring. We work closely with you every step of the way to create a custom diamond engagement ring like no other and to your exact specifications.

Choose Your Diamond Shape

Round

Round brilliant diamonds are the classic diamond shape that most people imagine. They’re ideal for that timeless look and a strong sparkle. 

Oval

Oval diamonds have an elongated round shape that is prized for its elegance and for making the finger look longer. 

Princess

Princess diamonds have a square shape with sharp corners that add brilliance and a contemporary feel. 

Cushion

Cushion diamonds are square or rectangular with rounded corners, producing a ‘cushion’-like appearance. They are considered romantic, vintage, and durable. 

Emerald

Emerald cut diamonds feature a rectangular shape with stepped facets and a clean, sophisticated look. Like oval diamonds, they can make a finger look elongated. 

Pear

Pear diamonds have a teardrop shape that is considered graceful; it’s timeless and slightly unusual. 

Radiant

With a rectangular or square shape, Radiants blend the qualities of round and emerald cut diamonds to provide plenty of sparkle. 

Heart

Heart diamonds are less common yet a very cute and symbolic choice, perfect for a diamond engagement ring.

Choose Your Metal for Your Diamond Engagement Ring Setting 

The metal you choose for your diamond engagement ring affects the aesthetic, durability, and maintenance requirements. 

Platinum, white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold are the most common options. We recommend platinum for active daily wear and low maintenance, or yellow or rose gold for a warm vintage look. If you want the diamond to pop out, you can go for white gold. 

When creating a custom diamond engagement ring with Brian Gavin Diamonds, you can choose your choice of metal for your setting:

Platinum 

Platinum is best for engagement ring durability as it’s stronger than gold. It gives a natural white look and has a low risk of allergies. 

White Gold

White gold is a bright and modern option that is loved for making diamonds look sharp and crisp. Over time, it will need rhodium re-plating as the gold wears away. 

Yellow Gold

Yellow gold is a timeless, classic look that can make your diamond look a bit warmer. It’s a good pick if you’re getting a diamond with a lower color grade. 

Rose Gold

Rose gold’s distinctive and romantic pink tone comes from the copper and gold alloy. It’s very popular for femininity and leaning towards vintage styles. 

Buy Your Engagement Ring Online with Confidence

Brian Gavin Diamonds has a longstanding reputation and sells both precision-cut natural and lab-grown diamond engagement rings with GIA certification. 

We are widely respected in the industry, having been founded by Brian Gavin in 2009. 

Our jewelers ensure the highest quality of precision cutting and proportions, while ensuring each stone has received a clarity, carat, and color grading, so you can make an informed decision. 

FAQs About Diamond Engagement Rings

What should I know before buying a diamond engagement ring?

The first – and most important – thing to consider is the wearer’s style and preference. Once you consider what the wearer likes, the cut quality and cut shape are the most important. A diamond’s cut grade refers to symmetry, polish, brilliance, and proportions. 

What are the 4 Cs of diamonds, and why do they matter?

All diamonds are graded on the GIA diamond grading system. The 4Cs + 1 of diamonds stand for a diamond’s Clarity, Color, Carat weight, and Cut. There are two types of Cut for diamonds: cut shape and cut performance. The 4Cs were created to assess each diamond and ensure you know the diamond cut quality you’re buying.

Which ‘C’ should I prioritize?

We always recommend prioritizing ‘cut’ when choosing a diamond for an engagement ring. This is the defining factor in the quality of ‘sparkle’. While other factors are important too, you’ll find the best value for your budget by considering cuts first. 

How many carats should an engagement ring be?

Your diamond should weigh exactly how much you want it to. While one-carat and two-carat diamonds are popular choices for a custom engagement ring, it’s important to choose the carat that fits your budget and size preference. The diamond carat of your center diamond is affected by many factors and impacts the price you pay. 

If you’re certain your partner wants a large stone, then a diamond 3 carat engagement ring will be a suitable option but likely at a higher price.

How much is enough to spend on an engagement ring?

This is a personal choice between you and your partner. The Brian Gavin Blue line of diamonds is exceptionally well cut and comes at different prices for every budget. 

Cut, clarity, carat, and color can affect the price you pay, as they change the quality and size of the diamond. Your choice of metal and setting can also change the price you pay for an engagement ring online. Choose a budget that makes sense for your life and priorities.

What metal should I choose for an engagement ring?

Brian Gavin Diamonds' engagement rings come in different metal bands. Whether you want a 14k or 18k white gold engagement ring, a 14k or 18k yellow gold engagement ring, or a rose gold ring, there’s something for everyone. You can also compare 18k white gold vs. platinum for your engagement ring, as they are similar. 

While classic white gold or platinum is popular among diamond engagement rings, rose gold has also been popular over the last few years. Yellow gold is a favorite for brides who love a warm glow.

What setting makes a diamond sparkle the most?

There are many engagement ring styles, like solitaire, halo or pavé, eternity, and three stones, for a couple of examples. Halo settings sparkle beautifully because the center diamond is encircled by a ring of smaller gemstones. Pavé settings also sparkle a lot because the small diamonds are set closely together. The cut and performance of a diamond all contribute to how much light it reflects.

How do I choose the right diamond size for an engagement ring?

Refer to the diamond carat weight size chart for reference on how a diamond looks on your finger. 

Ideally, a diamond solitaire ring would conform to the size of the wearer’s hand. A narrower band takes on a delicate look on smaller fingers. A wider band blends with larger fingers and hands and may offer you more options in styles of settings to hold the diamond.

How do I choose the right diamond shape for an engagement ring? 

You might be thinking about whether you should buy a round or princess cut diamond ring. A solitaire setting can be the perfect stage to spotlight different diamond shapes, like classic round brilliant vs. princess cut diamonds. 

For a fancy or uniquely shaped diamond, like the oval, marquise, or heart, the solitaire setting can focus on the unique qualities of the stone and make it stand out. 

For optimum performance and brilliance, the classic Brian Gavin Signature Hearts and Arrows round brilliant or princess cut diamonds will catch the eye in the widest variety of lighting conditions.

What’s the best color for a diamond? 

Diamond color ratings are given according to the GIA color scale, ranging from D to Z. D is the most white, or colorless, increasing in color all the way to the letter Z, or light brown or yellow. 

Diamonds are also measured on brilliance, fire, and scintillation to determine whether the diamond is brighter and more brilliant. In addition to colorless and near-colorless diamonds, you also have fancy-colored diamonds like yellow, brown, red, and pink.

What is diamond clarity? 

Most of the diamond industry adheres to the GIA diamond clarity scale. Diamonds may have clarity characteristics known as inclusions or blemishes. The majority of people can’t tell the inclusions of a diamond with only their eyes. While clarity is important, cut quality determines the sparkle of a diamond.

How to find the right ring size

You can measure your finger size using household items and compare it with a ring size chart. There are also ring measurement tools you can buy. It’s best to measure your ring size at the end of the day when your fingers are warm and measure a few times to ensure accuracy.

Can you help me choose an engagement ring?

Our ring experts can help you choose from a selection of diamond engagement rings online for your bride. Select from different engagement ring styles, settings, and metals to find one that you want – or, customize the perfect ring to create your most special memory. 

I want to do a custom design; can Brian Gavin Diamonds help?

We would be honored to bring your vision to life! You can customize everything from the ring setting, shape, and metal you want. Our designers will work with you to craft the perfect diamond engagement ring, using diamonds with the carat, color, and performance you want.

Can I buy a diamond engagement ring with a lab-grown diamond?

Yes, this is certainly an option, and it's an exciting one more and more people are turning to when it comes time to propose! Lab-grown diamonds offer incredible quality and craftsmanship, providing the one you love with a diamond engagement ring they will treasure for a lifetime.