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Discover luxury engagement rings at Hancocks Jewellers in Manchester. Our collection features natural diamonds and beautiful gemstones in platinum and 18ct gold.
Skilled jewellers handcraft each ring with care. We choose every piece for its stone, design and finish. Since 1860, quality has shaped everything we do.
An engagement ring is one of those pieces where the details really matter.
Our collection brings together natural diamonds and beautiful gemstones, handcrafted in platinum and 18ct gold. We choose every ring as a piece of fine jewellery. Quality, craftsmanship and exceptional stones sit at the heart of each one.
It is not simply the size of the diamond or the price on the label.
A fine jewellery engagement ring is about the quality of everything coming together. The stone matters, as do its proportions, setting, metal and craftsmanship.
Look closely and you begin to see the difference.
The way a diamond sits in its setting. The finish of the claws. The balance of the ring on the finger. The colour and life within a gemstone.
These are small details. Together, they can turn a beautiful ring into something exceptional.
There is far more to a diamond than carat weight.
Cut, colour, clarity and proportion all influence how a diamond looks. But numbers on a certificate can only tell you so much. Two diamonds with similar details can look surprisingly different when you see them side by side.
Our diamond engagement rings feature natural diamonds chosen for their quality and beauty. The collection ranges from beautifully simple solitaires to three stone rings and designs with diamond set shoulders.
If you would like to understand a little more before you choose, our diamond guide explains the details worth knowing. It does so without turning buying a diamond into a science lesson.
Diamonds may be the traditional choice, but they are certainly not the only one.
A rich blue sapphire engagement ring can look incredible alongside white diamonds. Emerald engagement rings bring unmistakable colour. Rubies have a depth and warmth that feels completely different again.
Then there are yellow diamonds, and we really do have a soft spot for these.
Their natural golden colour creates something wonderfully distinctive. You still get all the beauty and sparkle of a diamond. Explore our yellow diamond engagement rings to see just how special they can be.
There is something very different about jewellery made with real care.
Our engagement rings are pieces of fine jewellery. Skilled jewellers handcraft each one with care rather than producing them for volume. They give close attention to the stone, the setting and the finish of every ring.
You can see it in the proportions. You can feel it when the ring is on your hand.
For us, craftsmanship is not an extra. It is part of what makes the jewellery worth owning in the first place.
The metal surrounding a beautiful stone matters.
That is why we choose platinum or 18ct gold for our engagement rings.
Platinum engagement rings have a naturally white finish that works beautifully with diamonds and coloured gemstones. Platinum is also a wonderful choice if you love a cooler coloured metal.
For something warmer, 18ct yellow gold engagement rings can completely change the character of a stone. Yellow gold can look particularly beautiful with warm diamonds, sapphires and yellow diamonds.
Neither is the better choice. It comes down to what looks and feels right on the hand.
The same diamond can look completely different depending on its setting.
A solitaire engagement ring gives the centre stone almost all the attention. A three stone engagement ring creates more presence across the finger. Halos and diamond set shoulders add further sparkle.
Even the claws can change how much of the stone you see.
If you are deciding between different styles, our guide to engagement ring settings explains the options. It also shows what each one brings to a ring.
The shape of a diamond or gemstone is often the detail people notice first.
Round diamonds offer wonderful brilliance. Oval engagement rings have an elegant, elongated shape. Emerald cut engagement rings have cleaner lines and a very different type of sparkle.
Pear, marquise, cushion and radiant cuts each bring something different again.
There is no shape that everyone should choose. The best one is usually the one you keep coming back to.
Josiah Hancock founded Hancocks Jewellers in Manchester in 1860. Fine jewellery has been at the heart of the business ever since.
That history matters to us, but not because we want to spend all our time looking backwards.
It means generations of experience in diamonds, gemstones, precious metals and good jewellery making. It shapes what we buy and what we reject. It also shapes what eventually earns its place in our collection.
Hancocks Jewellers remains privately owned today. We are still just as particular about the jewellery that carries our name.
You can explore our full collection online. Compare different stones, settings and metals, then take your time creating a shortlist.
But some decisions are simply easier when the ring is on your hand.
If you would like to see the collection in person, our engagement rings in Manchester page has more information. You will find Hancocks Jewellers on King Street.
Sometimes the ring that looks beautiful on screen is not the one you eventually choose.
And sometimes you put one on and know almost immediately.
In most cases, yes. The jewellery you see in our King Street store is the jewellery you take home with you. Wedding rings are the exception. They are made to order and we hold only one size of each design in store, so those are made up in your size before you collect them.
You can. An appointment gives you unhurried time with one of our team, a seat, and a cup of tea or a glass of fizz while you look. Call us on 0161 834 4512 or use our contact form and we will find a time that suits you.
UK delivery is free and orders are dispatched the next working day. If something is not right, you can return an online order for a refund within 14 days of receiving it, or exchange it within 30 days of dispatch, as long as it comes back to us in its original condition.
Come and see us on King Street and we will measure your finger, with no charge and no obligation. If you would rather work it out at home, our ring size guide takes you through it. Should a ring need adjusting once it is yours, we can arrange resizing.
Fine jewellery is made using precious metals and high quality gemstones, with a strong focus on craftsmanship and finish.
At Hancocks Jewellers, our engagement rings are crafted in platinum or 18ct gold and set with carefully selected natural diamonds and gemstones.
Our engagement rings are handcrafted as pieces of fine jewellery rather than mass produced for volume.
This allows far greater attention to be paid to the setting, proportions and finishing of each ring.
Yes. Our diamond engagement rings are set with natural diamonds.
You can explore different cuts, carat weights, settings and styles across the collection, or speak to our team if you would like help comparing individual stones.
Both are excellent choices.
Platinum has a naturally white appearance, while 18ct yellow gold brings more warmth. The best choice depends on the stone, the design of the ring and, most importantly, what you prefer to wear.
Craftsmanship affects far more than appearance.
The quality of a setting, the way a stone is held, the proportions of the ring and the final finish all influence how a piece looks and feels.
A beautifully made engagement ring should feel considered from every angle.
Yes. Our only store is on King Street in Manchester city centre, where you can see our engagement rings and compare different stones, settings and metals in person.
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