Rings & Jewellery

Find the perfect style: How to choose your engagement and wedding rings

An engagement ring is one of life’s most meaningful pieces of jewellery and the start of a symbol that will be worn forever. Here, we guide you through different ring styles and what you should bear in mind to create a beautiful and harmonious combination with your wedding ring.

Ett urval av exklusiva förlovningsringar och vigselringar i gult guld, vitguld och platina från Goldringsly.
BRÖLLOPSGUIDEN
Alma Vestlund

Choosing an engagement ring is one of the most personal and significant decisions you’ll make in the run-up to a proposal. The ring should not only symbolise your love, but also suit the style you’ll wear every day and harmonise with the wedding ring that will later complete the set.

That’s why it’s wise to consider right from the start which design feels just right, whether you’re dreaming of a classic solitaire ring with a brilliant-cut diamond, a romantic halo ring, a vintage-inspired style or a more modern and minimalist design.

A matching pair of gold engagement ring and wedding band from the Goldringsly workshop.
Handcrafted engagement rings in gold and platinum, made in a Swedish workshop.

When choosing an engagement ring, it’s important to consider how it will match your wedding band.

The choice of metal plays a major role; many people choose the same material for both rings to create a unified look, such as yellow gold, white gold, rose gold or platinum. The ring’s profile and setting also affect how well the rings sit together, particularly if the engagement ring has a larger centre stone. A detailed engagement ring can be effectively paired with a simpler wedding band, whilst a sleek solitaire ring often looks beautiful alongside a diamond-set band.

The diamond’s cut also influences the character of the ring.

The classic brilliant cut is a timeless choice offering maximum brilliance, whilst oval, cushion and emerald-cut stones create different looks depending on personal taste. The most important thing is to choose a ring that feels right for the person who will wear it and that reflects both their style and personality.

For those seeking inspiration, Goldringsly is an excellent destination for both engagement and wedding rings.

All rings are handcrafted in their Swedish workshop to uncompromising standards of quality, using carefully selected materials such as 18K gold and platinum. Here, you can choose from ready-made designs or create your very own design in collaboration with their experts, to produce a personalised ring that reflects your unique love story. With secure online ordering, free ring sizing and personalised advice, Goldringsly helps couples across Sweden find the perfect combination of rings.

Selection of rings

Goldringsly Acacia side-stone ring with an emerald-cut diamond and brilliant-cut diamonds.

Acacia

an elegant side-stone ring featuring an emerald-cut diamond as the centrepiece, framed by small brilliant-cut diamonds that add extra sparkle.

Would you like to find out more about their handmade rings?

Read more about Goldringsly here.

BRÖLLOPSGUIDEN
Alma Vestlund

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