Ring guide
Choosing a ring
Shape: round brilliant sparkles most. Oval, pear and marquise look longer on the finger. Emerald cuts show clarity, so choose a cleaner stone.
Setting: four or six claws hold the stone high. A halo frames it with small stones. A bezel wraps it, which is the most secure for active hands.
Metal: platinum is dense and hard wearing. 18 ct gold is softer and comes in yellow, white and rose.
The four Cs: cut, colour, clarity and carat. Cut matters most for sparkle.
Compare
Three shapes side by side
| Specification |  Round Solitaire₦1,850,000 |  Oval Halo₦2,250,000 |  Emerald Cut Three Stone₦2,850,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone | 0.7 ct round, G colour, VS2 clarity | 0.8 ct oval with halo | Not listed |
| Metal | Platinum | 18 ct white gold | Platinum |
| Certificate | Independent grading report | Not listed | Not listed |
| Stones | Not listed | Not listed | 1.0 ct centre, two 0.2 ct sides |