In this stunning 22ct gold ring, Tina Engell visually interprets the commitment of an engagement. L and I have always admired Tina's simple and clean approach inspired by her Scandinavian background. In this piece, interlocking circles create a gold knot of striking symbolism. Read More...
Deborah Cadby captures the beauty of simplicity in this gorgeous cushion-cut diamond ring with its minimalist tone and exquisite finish. L and I are getting more and more excited about the idea of a gold engagement ring, and this particular creation shows the potential of the precious metal off to its max. Deborah makes clear with her designs that it’s not all about the stone... Read More...
The work of Tina Engell usually distinguishes itself for its simplistic style with clean and sleek lines, which is why this rather complex creation is quite an eye-catching piece in her portfolio. Inspired by the tentacles of a squid, this gorgeous design boasts beautiful and unique brown diamonds integrated in a gold ring band with mini cup settings. The result is a gorgeous piece of jewellery that exudes strength and solidity. Read More...
Serena Fox’s passion for yellow gold glows through in this classic and elegant design. It takes an amazing bespoke designer to be able to create all different kinds of engagement rings and both L and I are genuinely blown away by the variety of Serena's work. Why not consider her as the designer of your one-of-a-kind gold engagement ring? Read More...
Mairi Burrow’s talent for granulation becomes apparent within this beautiful design that clearly has a vintage look-and-feel. If you’re opting for a gold engagement ring that has a delicate, feminine style to it, I would definitely recommend looking deeper into the custom-made work by independent jewellery designer Mairi Burrow. Read More...
Alexis Dove illustrates her love for vintage with this gold design. Read More...
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There’s a reason why gold has always been a staple in the design of many engagement rings. I am drawn again and again to the infinite ways that our designers manipulate and reinvent the gold engagement ring. This metal embodies, in its physical properties and its cultural status, immutability, eternity and perfection. In my opinion, there is no clearer way to communicate these aspirations to your fiancée than through a ring made of this precious metal.
Read More...A while ago when I started my search for the perfect engagement ring I seemed to be faced with a dazzling sea of gold bands. And I began to wonder what it was that consistently lured couple after couple to choose that twinkling gold engagement ring above all other options.
So I decided to dig a little deeper into what seems to be such an enduring attraction for those who plan to walk down the aisle together. F’s theory was that throughout our history gold has been a source of fascination and a coveted material for man. From Bronze Age archaeological sites, stories of Midas and references in the Bible, it is clear that this metal has had a hold on us.
While all of this is true I wondered if there might be another angle to the magnetism that gold engagement rings exert on the world of vows and promises. Traditionally the wedding band is made of gold and it is said that the metal’s properties of durability and longevity symbolise the eternal vow and the perfection that marriage was thought to signify. It is completely clear in my mind that the engagement stage, as a precursor to marriage, could also draw on this symbolic interpretation of the gold token.
I have to confess that F rolled his eyes a little when I told him what I’d found out but I think it’s interesting how an inanimate object can make such grand statements. You can take it a little bit further if you look at other associations we have made with gold. If you make it to your 50th Wedding Anniversary you’ll traditionally buy your partner something made of gold and it will be called your Golden Wedding Anniversary to symbolise the wisdom and the fruition of the partnership that you embarked on at your engagement.
