Diamond Engagement Rings

Start with the diamond

A diamond engagement ring begins with the stone.

Cut, colour, clarity and carat all help describe a diamond.

They matter, but they never replace seeing the stone itself.

Two diamonds can look similar on paper and feel completely different in front of you.

Our diamond guide explains the 4Cs if you want to understand them in more detail.

Choose the shape that feels right

Diamond shape can change the whole personality of an engagement ring.

Brilliant cuts offer plenty of sparkle and a beautifully balanced look.

Oval engagement rings feel softer and can create a longer look across the finger.

Emerald cut engagement rings bring cleaner lines and a more understated kind of beauty.

Pear, princess and marquise cuts each offer something different again.

Try more than one shape. The diamond you love most may not be the one you expected.

Single stone or three stone?

The setting changes how the diamond sits, sparkles and feels on the hand.

A single stone design gives one diamond all the attention.

Three stone engagement rings spread the sparkle further across the finger.

Halo designs add more light around the centre stone.

Diamond set shoulders can add detail without taking the focus away from the main diamond.

There is no best setting. The right one is simply the one you keep looking at.

Natural diamonds, always

Every diamond engagement ring at Hancocks Jewellers features natural diamonds.

We choose stones for their beauty, character and how they perform within the finished ring.

That matters because an engagement ring is more than a list of specifications.

It needs to look beautiful every time you glance down at your hand.

Platinum or 18ct yellow gold?

The metal can change the feel of a diamond engagement ring almost as much as the setting.

Platinum gives diamonds a cool, naturally white backdrop.

Explore our platinum engagement rings if that is the look you prefer.

18ct yellow gold creates more warmth and contrast around a white diamond.

Our 18ct yellow gold engagement rings bring together that richer look in one collection.

Think about the wedding ring too

The engagement ring comes first, but it will eventually have company.

Look at how the setting sits against the finger.

Some designs leave plenty of room for a straight wedding ring.

Others may work better with a shaped band.

You do not need to choose both at once.

It is simply worth thinking ahead before you make the final decision.

When the time comes, explore our wedding rings to find the right partner for it.

Carry the diamonds beyond the ring

The engagement ring may start the story, but it does not have to finish there.

For the wedding day, diamond jewellery can tie the whole look together beautifully.

A pair of diamond earrings adds light around the face without competing with the ring.

A tennis bracelet can add more sparkle at the wrist.

You can also keep things simple and let the engagement ring take all the attention.

The pieces do not need to match exactly. They simply need to feel right together.

Choosing your diamond engagement ring in Manchester

Some decisions become much easier once the ring is on your hand.

Visit Hancocks Jewellers on King Street in Manchester and compare different diamonds, shapes and settings.

Our team can explain the details without making the process feel overly technical.

You can also see how platinum and 18ct gold look against your skin.

Take your time. This is one piece of jewellery you should never feel rushed into choosing.