Engagement Rings
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Forever starts with an 18kt gold engagement ring from Australia’s Best Google Reviewed Jeweller, featuring natural diamonds 3-4 grades above industry standards and 7-8 grades above Melbourne chain retailers.
Our unique engagement rings are exclusive to our proudly independent brand, designed and refined by our family over decades to achieve the perfect proportions for showcasing GIA graded natural diamonds, hand-picked for superior cut, colour and clarity.
All our Australian engagement rings come with complimentary lifetime aftercare and a diamond price guarantee - you simply won’t find more affordable engagement rings of equal quality, dimensions and master craftsmanship anywhere else in the world.
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Engagement Rings 101
A universal symbol of devotion, unity and ever-lasting love, diamond engagement rings represent a commitment to marriage, typically worn on the ring finger of the left hand as a visible symbol of the wearer's engaged status. When the couple becomes married, a wedding band is added to the same finger, indicating the vows have been exchanged.
Selecting The Perfect Engagement Ring
Once you’ve decided on a budget for your gold engagement ring, the Diamond & Jewellery Consultants at SH will help you select a shortlist of rings representing the style, diamond quality and metal colour best suited to your partner’s personality and style.
What is the best metal for engagement rings?
18kt gold is considered the best metal type for an engagement ring, as it possesses the perfect balance of durability and gold purity. Anything lower, like 14kt gold, will produce a duller hue, and anything higher than 18kt gold is too soft to withstand the wear and tear of everyday use.
18kt gold can be used to make white gold, rose gold and yellow gold engagement rings. Generally speaking, white gold is considered more hypoallergenic than yellow or rose gold, as yellow and rose gold alloys often contain a higher percentage of copper, which can sometimes cause irritation for individuals with sensitive skin.
Platinum vs. White Gold
Platinum engagement rings are also considered hypoallergenic, and are resistant to scratches, tarnish and corrosion, making them ideal for everyday wear. Due to the ductile nature of Platinum, the prongs holding your diamond in place will wear better over time with hard bumps.
Unlike white gold, platinum has a naturally white colour which does not fade or require rhodium plating. Its natural white hue enhances the brilliance and beauty of diamonds, allowing them to sparkle more prominently.
Platinum’s scarcity and density contribute to its higher value, making platinum engagement rings a symbol of luxury and exclusivity.
Ultimately, the choice between white gold or platinum engagement rings depends on your personal preferences, budget and lifestyle. If you prioritise durability, hypoallergenic properties and the natural white colour without the need for plating, platinum may be the ideal choice.
If you prefer a slightly warmer tone and are budget-conscious, a white gold engagement ring will be the more affordable option.
How to Maximise Your Engagement Ring Budget
The two easiest ways to stretch your engagement ring budget are…
- Choose a fancy diamond cut: Fancy cuts retain more of their rough diamond weight when cut, compared to Round Brilliant Cuts, which lose about 60% of their entire stone in the cutting process; this wastage makes Round Brilliant Cuts more expensive.
- Choose a Halo Engagement Ring: The smaller stones in the halo can create the illusion of a larger centre stone, while using less expensive smaller diamonds or gemstones. This allows for an aesthetically impressive ring for a lower cost compared to a single large centre stone.
Can I buy an engagement ring online?
Absolutely! While our local customers prefer to shop instore at our Melbourne showroom, our interstate customers buy engagement rings online with free delivery and complete peace of mind thanks to our 30-day exchange policy. We offer a variety of support options for online purchases, and our Engagement Ring Experts are only a live chat away!
Finding Engagement Ring Size When Buying Online
When buying an engagement ring online, we suggest downloading our free Australian ring size chart, with simple instructions on how to find your ring size. Alternatively, you can invest in a plastic ring sizer tool, with the $35 cost redeemable on our entire range of over 200 exclusively designed natural diamond engagement rings.
Popular Engagement Ring Styles
Our most popular engagement ring style is by far the Solitaire; a classic engagement ring that celebrates a single centre diamond on a simple 18kt gold band.
Solitaire engagement rings are closely followed by Timeless Engagement Rings, which boast additional diamonds along the band designed to accentuate the centre stone.
Our other core engagement ring styles include Halo, Three-Stone (also known as Trilogy), and the most luxurious of all, Modern Engagement Rings.
All ring categories can feature a variety of diamond setting types and diamond cuts.
Diamond Cuts for Engagement Rings
In addition to the traditional Round Brilliant Cut, SH engagement rings feature seven fancy diamond cuts:
Coloured Engagement Rings
Although natural white diamond engagement rings are our steady crowd favourite, coloured engagement rings have been rising in popularity over the years for those seeking something a little less conventional.
Sapphire engagement rings are by far the most popular coloured engagement ring alternative to white diamonds, followed by ruby rings, then emerald designs.
Judging Quality When Selecting an Engagement Ring
Engagement ring value is largely determined by the quality of the diamond; diamond quality is assessed using the 4Cs (Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat).
Cut is the most important criterion and indicates how sparkly the diamond is based on its ability to reflect light.
Carat refers to the size of the diamond.
Clarity measures any naturally-occurring imperfections found within the stone.
Colour indicates the diamond’s colour grade - SH diamonds are predominantly graded D, E or F in colour, representing the brightest, whitest diamonds on Earth.
Engagement Ring Payment Plans
At SH Jewellery, our most affordable engagement rings fall under $3,000 during seasonal sales, making them eligible for 4 x interest-free Afterpay instalments.
SH engagement rings can also be conveniently purchased in instalments using Zip Money, allowing a guaranteed minimum interest-free period of 3 months.
More Tips for Buying an Engagement Ring
For more in-depth instructions on how to choose an engagement ring, check out our Ultimate Engagement Ring Buying Guide for Men, offering practical diamond education and tips for beginners.
Engagement Rings at SH Jewellery
With over 200 engagement ring styles to choose from, our expert consultants will patiently guide you through an informed selection process based on your individual preferences and budget.
If you prefer the convenience of buying online, our realistic Virtual Try On Tool is a fun and easy way to virtually preview our engagement rings on your hand. Simply click the “Try On” button under the image carousel on product pages and follow the prompts.
Once you’ve selected your engagement ring, use our Wedding Ring Matching Tool to see how your two rings will look sitting side-by-side.
To view our entire collection of exclusive designs and natural diamonds, we recommend booking an in-store appointment with our multilingual Australian Engagement Ring Specialists, who pride themselves on their education-first philosophy and industry-leading aftercare.
Here’s how our customers feel about SH engagement rings…
★★★★★My partner bought my engagement ring from here and I’m absolutely obsessed! We live 3 hours away but really didn’t mind the travel to purchase our wedding bands as well as the service is next level. Such a lovely team and amazing quality jewellery 😍
Grace G. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
★★★★★SH Jewellery were amazing to deal with, everything about the process was a pleasure, gave me options for other stones and photos of exactly what I was getting, and the ring itself is perfect! Wouldn't change a single thing, achieved 10 minutes of tears and a response on opening the box was "holy s#it" 😅 so awesome! 🙌🙌🙌
Kye A. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
★★★★★The proposal went very well and my fiance loved the ring sooo much! It wasnt my first choice but Steve and Lang reminded me of the fact that i wasnt the one who will wear it! It really fits his personality (simple but elegant. Scene stealer it is!). Thank you again! See you guys for my wedding ring!
ELRANIE Joseph b. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
FAQs
Diamond engagement rings were traditionally thought to cost three times a man's monthly salary, which today equates to around $22,000 for Australians earning an average weekly income. Other sources claim one month's salary to be the acceptable price for an Australian engagement ring.
Everybody's financial circumstances are unique. We suggest setting a realistic budget you can comfortably afford using 'buy now, pay later' services like Afterpay and ZipMoney to make convenient, interest-free instalments. You only get one engagement ring, so invest in a diamond size and style that you and your partner will be proud of fifty years from now.
When buying Melbourne engagement rings, choose an independent local jeweller with exclusive designs and an extensive range to save on time, stress & city parking fees. Read Google Reviews to discover what others are saying about the jeweller first, before booking an appointment to visit the store.
Save time and shop over 140 engagement ring designs at SH Jewellery - the Best Google Reviewed Jewellery Store in Australia just 30 minutes from Melbourne's CBD in the heart of Springvale. We're open all weekend and Wednesday through to Monday.
The most commonly requested carat size for engagement rings by our customers in Australia is 1 carat. A 1 carat diamond in a classic Solitaire engagement ring creates a substantial look for a single diamond design.
Ultimately, what is considered 'big' is subjective, and also depends on the size of the hand; a 0.5 carat diamond on a very dainty hand with slim fingers may appear a lot larger, whereas the same carat diamond on a larger hand will have the opposite effect.
The most expensive diamond cut is the Round Brilliant Cut Diamond. This is due to the volume of the rough stone lost during the cutting and polishing process - about 60% of the entire stone, which can't be used for anything else and is ultimately discarded. This, coupled with the global popularity of the Round Brilliant Cut diamond, make it the most expensive diamond shape for engagement rings.
Fancy diamond cuts like Emerald, Princess, Asscher and Radiant Cuts are the most affordable diamond shapes for engagement rings. This is due to the volume of rough stone retained during the cutting and polishing process - about 80% of the entire stone.
This means only 20% of the stone is discarded to create these squarish cut diamonds, compared with 60% of rough stone lost when faceting a Round Brilliant Cut diamond (the most expensive diamond cut).
Oval, Pear, Marquise and Emerald Cut diamonds can often appear bigger than other diamond cuts of equal carat weight due to their uniquely elongated shape. Size isn't everything though - nothing sparkles quite as intensely as an ideally faceted Round Brilliant Cut diamond, so what you gain in perceived size with a fancy cut diamond, may be traded for sparkle when comparing the two stones of equal carat weight side-by-side.
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