Engagement Rings

Engagement rings mark a commitment made personal

Engagement rings are worn to symbolise the intention to marry, marking the moment a proposal becomes a shared future. They are for couples who want a lasting piece of jewellery that reflects the wearer’s taste, whether that means a quiet diamond solitaire, a detailed vintage-inspired setting or a coloured gemstone centre stone. At GLAMIRA, every engagement ring is made to order and can be configured to suit the person receiving it. Choose the metal, centre stone and selected design details, then add an engraving for a private message. This approach makes custom engagement rings accessible without asking you to begin with a blank page. For a planned surprise or a proposal chosen together, the ring can be shaped around the style, daily routine and sentiment that matter to you both.

Find an engagement ring setting that suits their style

The setting determines how an engagement ring presents its centre stone, how it catches light and how it feels in everyday wear. Solitaire engagement rings place focus on one principal stone. A Classic Solitaire has a clean, timeless profile, while Solitaire Pave designs add small accent diamonds along the band. For a more distinctive interpretation of the one-stone format, explore Design Solitaire rings.

Halo settings surround the centre with a frame of smaller stones, creating a defined outline and extra surface sparkle. Browse Halo engagement rings for this effect. A Side-Stone setting uses stones at either side of the centre, while Trilogy rings use three principal stones, often chosen to represent a couple’s past, present and future. The 3 & 5 Stones collection offers broader multi-stone arrangements.

Tension settings hold the stone between the band’s ends for a contemporary, open look. View Tension designs if modern structure appeals. Vintage engagement rings use decorative details and period-inspired profiles, while Toi et Moi rings bring two centre stones together as a symbolic pairing. Stone choice can further define the look, from Diamond designs to Lab Grown Diamond engagement rings and coloured options such as Sapphire. White gold gives a cool, understated setting, yellow gold creates a warmer contrast, and rose-toned options offer a softer character.

Diamonds, lab grown diamonds and coloured gemstone choices

Diamond engagement rings can be selected with natural diamonds or lab grown diamonds, both of which are real diamonds with the same chemical composition and crystal structure. Natural diamonds formed in the earth, while lab grown diamonds are created in controlled conditions. Their individual quality is assessed in the same practical way through the 4Cs: cut, colour, clarity and carat weight. Cut describes how well a stone’s facets interact with light. Colour refers to the presence or absence of colour in a white diamond. Clarity records internal features and surface characteristics, while carat is a measure of weight, not visible size alone.

Shape affects a stone’s outline and overall style. Round diamonds offer a classic circular profile. Oval and pear cuts can create an elongated look on the finger; marquise has pointed ends and a longer silhouette. Princess diamonds are square with sharp geometry, emerald cuts have step facets and a hall-of-mirrors appearance, and cushion cuts combine a softened square outline with larger facets. A diamond proposal ring can also feature a coloured centre stone. Sapphire, ruby, emerald, aquamarine and tanzanite each bring a distinct colour and personality, though their wear properties differ. Consider the setting and the wearer’s routine when choosing a gemstone for regular wear.

How do you choose the right engagement ring for your partner?

The right engagement ring should reflect your partner’s existing jewellery, preferred metal colour and practical lifestyle. Look at what they wear most often: a simple chain and plain studs may suggest a solitaire or low-detail band, while layered jewellery, ornate earrings or coloured stones may point towards halo, vintage or gemstone designs. Notice whether their jewellery is predominantly white gold, yellow gold or another tone, and whether they favour rounded, angular or elongated shapes.

To find a ring size discreetly, borrow a ring they already wear on the intended finger and compare it with GLAMIRA’s size guide at home. Singapore uses international ring sizing, so accurate measurement is more useful than trying to convert from an unfamiliar local scale. Measure a ring’s inside diameter carefully, or ask a trusted family member if they know the size. If you are choosing together, trying the guide together is the most direct option.

Consider how the ring will be worn. A lower setting may be preferable for someone with active hands, while a higher-profile setting can make a centre stone more prominent. Finally, decide whether the proposal ring should be a surprise, a joint choice or a design personalised with an engraving.

GLAMIRA makes each ring to your chosen specification

GLAMIRA creates each engagement ring to order after you select its available options. The configurator allows you to choose a precious metal, select the centre stone and, where offered, refine stone and design details before adding free engraving. In Singapore, available gold choices include 9ct, 14ct and 18ct gold, allowing you to select the purity and character that suit the design.

Each finished piece is supported by free Singapore shipping, 60-day returns and a lifetime warranty. In Singapore’s humid tropical climate, choosing quality metals and a durable setting, then following simple care, helps fine jewellery retain its appearance.

Engagement rings fit both personal proposals and Singapore’s jewellery-gifting moments

In Singapore, engagement rings are most often given for a proposal, while weddings and anniversaries are also established occasions for giving significant jewellery. Chinese New Year is another classic jewellery-gifting moment, although an engagement ring remains distinct for its promise of marriage. The timing and style of a proposal ring are personal: some couples choose a classic diamond solitaire for its enduring simplicity, while others prefer a current look such as an oval stone, a two-stone Toi et Moi design or a coloured gemstone.

Traditional choices tend to centre on white diamonds and restrained settings, often in white gold or yellow gold. Contemporary custom engagement rings may combine mixed visual influences, such as a vintage-style setting with a lab grown diamond, or a sapphire centre stone with diamond accents. Whether it is given in a private proposal, selected together before a wedding or chosen to renew a shared commitment at an anniversary, the ring becomes jewellery with a specific story attached to it.