Traditionally at the onset of the engagement, the fiancée will only feel truly engaged if she is wearing an engagement ring. Unlike most wedding rings, it is customary for engagement rings to contain a precious stone, or stones, inset within the metal.

Like wedding rings, there are thousands of wonderful secondhand engagement rings out there - begging to be worn with great affection. Or purchase a new engagement ring at a well-respected jewellery store. Or have an exclusive ring, designed especially to your specifications, hand-crafted for the bride-to-be by a wedding jewellery designer.