ENGAGEMENTS and asking your partner to marry you is a major milestone, and one you'll want to make perfect.

While some dream of extravagant proposals, with a hefty diamond ring, others prefer sentimental gestures.

Of course, when it comes to getting down on one knee and asking for your lover's hand in marriage, one essential item is the engagement ring.

Some may propose with a family heirloom, or shop the perfect engagement ring together as a couple.

However, others may prefer the element of surprise.

But where are the best places to shop an engagement ring?

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If you're not sure where to start, don't panic, we have all the top tips to make the memorable moment extra special.

Where to buy an engagement ring?

Buying an engagement ring is a very important process, and one decision to make with care.

After all, your partner will be (hopefully) wearing it for a long time.

Some lovestruck couples may prefer to head to a bespoke jewellers to design their own engagement ring.

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However, there are plenty of online retailers to shop stunning engagement rings, wedding bands and more sentimental jewellery.

Where to buy engagement ring online?

Selfridges

Selfridges is the house for many designer brands, as well as high street too.

From Tiffany and Cartier to Boucheron, De Beers, and many more, so you are bound to find a stunning engagement ring.

• Shop engagement rings at Selfridges

Lark & Berry

Lark & Berry is full of stunning designs, and detailed, high quality pieces.

Shoppers can select from pre-designed fine jewellery, plus you can create bespoke designs too, so you can crate unique designs.

• Shop engagement rings at Lark & Berry

Ania Haie

Ania Haie is another jewellers to head to for fine jewellery items; whether it is for an engagement, wedding band or other big milestone.

Ania Haie has a wide range of jewellery items, from necklaces, rings and earrings, as well as bracelets.

• Shop engagement rings at Ania Haie

Fenton

Fenton has a vast array of engagement rings to shop online to suit every customer.

Plus, you can customise your design to suit that special someone, which can start from £1,250, although you can't put a price on sentimental gifts to stand the test of time.

• Shop engagement rings at Fenton

Goldsmiths

Goldsmiths leaves shoppers spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping for jewellery, whether it is for him or her.

From cluster designs to solitaire, gold bands to platinum, and many other designs in between, Goldsmiths has you covered.

• Shop engagement rings at Goldsmiths

Monica Vinader

Many know Monica Vinader as one of the affordable high street jewellery brands, which even royals, including Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle wear from time to time.

However, it is also a great place to shop affordable, and ethical, diamond rings perfect for those who want to pop the question on a budget.

• Shop engagement rings at Monica Vinader

Beaverbrooks

Beaverbrooks is a popular shopping destination to shop engagement rings, as well as wedding bands, and even more precious jewellery to mark a big occasion.

From diamond designs, sapphires, emerald gems, as well as gold and platinum bands, there's plenty of choice to select.

• Shop engagement rings at Beaverbrooks

Harrods

Similar to Selfridges, Harrods is the perfect place to shop everything designer, including engagement rings.

Shoppers can scour through over 70 engagement rings online, and we are sure there are some showstoppers in there to pique your interest.

• Shop engagement rings at Harrods

Taylor & Hart

Taylor & Hart is a hugely popular when it comes to engagement rings.

You can create your very own engagement ring, with a free consultation, or select from ready made collections.

• Shop engagement rings at Taylor & Hart

H. Samuel

H. Samuel is a longstanding jewellers that many will be familiar with.

While some may go to purchase a new watch, earrings, many will head to the trusted brand to buy an engagement ring.

• Shop engagement rings at H. Samuel

Matilde Jewellery

Matilde is another must-shop if you are looking for an ethical diamond retailer, as Matilde prides itself on using recycled fine gold and lab grown diamonds.

Whether you are looking for a simple diamond band, or more extravagant design, you have a variety to shop.

• Shop engagement rings at Matilde Jewellery

Ernest Jones

Ernest Jones is another firm favourite for engagement rings, promise, and eternity rings, as well as wedding bands.

From cluster designs, solitaire engagement rings, bridal sets to halo sets, there's plenty of styles to shop and impress your loved one.

• Shop engagement rings at Ernest Jones

Tiffany & Co

It's safe to say many dream of opening the blue box to find a dazzling diamond ring staring back at them.

With that in mind, Tiffany is one of the first places that springs to mind to shop engagement rings.

• Shop engagement rings at Tiffany & Co

Cartier

Cartier's Love Ring is one of the most iconic rings many may be familiar with, but there's plenty of gorgeous engagement rings to shop too – but they are notoriously expensive.

Cartier has a designated section to shop for engagement rings online, from solitaire creations to cluster gems.

• Shop engagement rings at Cartier

Etsy

Whether you are looking for a bespoke design, creative ring, or something a little more affordable, Etsy has plenty of choice.

Not only can you shop engagement rings, but you can also pick up personalised and unique essentials, such as hen prep, party gifting, wedding invites and much more.

• Shop engagement rings at Etsy

Vrai

Vrai is the place to shop for ethically lab grown diamonds, which not only deliver on cut, clarity and carat, but are better for our planet too.

Shoppers can select diamond engagement rings, or create their own bespoke design, which is a huge tick list for many when shopping for the perfect engagement ring.

• Shop engagement rings at Vrai

Where to buy engagement rings in London?

There are plenty of retailers to shop in London if you wish to visit the store in person to get a proper look at the diamond and gauge sizing better.

• Selfridges
• Harrods
• Beaverbrooks
• Goldsmiths
• H. Samuel
• Tiffany & Co
• Cartier
• Lark & Berry
• Ernest Jones
• Monica Vinader
• Samara James
• Steven Stone
• The Diamond Ring Company
• Hatton Garden Diamond London

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