For Valentine's Day, we round up 24 of the most beautiful engagement rings. Our review from Cartier and Harry Winston to lab-grown engagement rings for a dazzling proposal on the most romantic day of the year
By Joshua Hendren
Valentine’s day is one of the most popular seasons of the year for popping the question. In fact, around 6 million couples are likely to get engaged on Valentine’s Day every year.
We suggest marking the occasion with these beautiful engagement jewels, spanning fail safe classics to modern heirlooms. So, if you’re looking to make this holiday extra special, read on to our review of the best engagement rings.
Put a contemporary lean on your choice of engagement gems with the frosty hue of white gold. Composed of yellow gold and durable metals such as palladium and silver, the material is coated in silvery-white rhodium, providing the metal with its signature moonlit sheen. Far more malleable than platinum, white gold lends itself to fine, intricate designs. It’s also slightly less expensive than platinum, making it an ideal option for those seeking the look of platinum with the history and tradition associated with gold.
For jewellery that’s designed to be cherished forever, look to the glowing beauty of yellow gold. Here, pure gold has been alloyed with silver to give it the yellowy, vintage tinge, making it the perfect metal for an engagement ring that will never date.
Rose gold is a great way to add a touch of originality to your engagement band. First put to use in early 19th century Russia by Carl Fabergé, renowned jeweller to the czars, in his famous Fabergé Eggs, yellow gold was blended with copper to create a reddish pink metal that was coined as “Russian Gold.” Today, rose gold makes a superb choice for fine jewellery and engagement rings, delivering a subtle, romantic colour that synergises perfectly with other metals.
There is no greater investment piece than a platinum engagement ring. The metal itself is naturally occurring and predominantly mined in South Africa. In jewellery, platinum has to be formulated with an alloy because, like gold, on its own, the metal is too delicate for daily wear. Thus, platinum is typically composed of 95% platinum and 5% cobalt or palladium. Highly resistant to tarnish, platinum is the most durable and hypoallergenic of all metals – not only is it perfect for those with sensitive skin, but your engagement ring will withstand the test of time with easy maintenance.
Cover image courtesy of Kimai
Like this? Discover the best celebrity engagement rings of 2022
With her record breaking Renaissance world tour under way, we take a look back at the many incredible jewels worn by Beyoncé over the years, including sensational gems by Tiffany & Co, Lorraine Schwartz, Messika and more
We meet rising actor Jess Alexander as her career soars to new heights as the villainous Vanessa, the human alter ego of Ursula, the sea witch, in Disney’s upcoming live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid
Gigi Hadid wore Messika as she walked the red carpet at the Cannes film festival last night. Gigi Hadid was formerly an ambassador to the brand which was also worn by Beyoncé
At the 76th Cannes Film Festival Natalie Portman, Naomi Campbell, Raline Shah and Robbie Williams all wore Chopard high jewellery. Chopard is the official sponsor of Cannes and their Trophy Awards are a highlight of the festival
Cate Blanchett, Dua Lipa, Gigi Hadid, Viola Davis, Natalie Portman, Julia Garner and Alton Mason attended the Cannes film festival 2023. All the best jewels by the likes of Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Chopard and Bulgari. Here, we round up the best
Sign up for our newsletter for the best stories and ideas straight to your inbox, carefully curated by Something About Rock's editors.
From latest collections, extraordinary designers and celebrity trends, we'll keep you up to date with today's ideas and stories.
Sign up for our newsletter for the best stories and ideas straight to your inbox, carefully curated by Something About Rock's editors.
From latest collections, extraordinary designers and celebrity trends, we'll keep you up to date with today's ideas and stories.