Deciding to propose to the one you love is a life-changing time and to reflect the importance of the occasion, the engagement ring chosen has huge significance. There are untold numbers of designs on the market but it’s about finding a piece of jewellery which is not only beautiful and looks amazing on the hand, but is of the highest quality possible and sourced from a trusted company.

Here are three leading diamond jewellery engagement ring specialists:

• Whiteflash
• Tiffany & Co.
• Ritani

Each are each known for stunning arrays of wonderful rings and also have an impressive track record in the industry for their customer experience, their sourcing of gems, design collections and a safe and secure purchase peace of mind offered to each person who visits their virtual store.

Whiteflash

If ever the title diamond specialist was well deserved it is to Houston-based Whiteflash. Alongside their comprehensively stocked store in Texas, this award-winning business also has a virtual store where you can buy high quality loose diamonds in a huge range of cuts and carat weights as well as an incredible number of diamond designer engagement rings. Alongside their custom-made ring service where you can have the piece of your dreams created by master crafts staff, they also stock a range of rings from top designers including:

• Verragio
• Vatche
• Ritani
• Simon G
• Benchmark
• Danhov
• Tacori

Check them all out here.

The site is well-designed and with a video accompanying every angle possible of static images of the rings on offer, it’s as close to buying face to face as is possible. It doesn’t matter what style you are looking for, Whiteflash will have a number of options; contemporary, vintage or traditional all can be purchased and shipped swiftly and smoothly. Reviews are excellent; it’s certainly a site to spend some time looking at when you want a beautiful ring.

Tiffany & Co

An iconic name across the world, Tiffany & Co. has been producing exquisite jewellery since 1837 and for many aficionados, their personal collection of pieces wouldn’t be complete without at least one Tiffany branded item.

If you’re buying an engagement ring for someone who wants to be able to say ‘it’s a Tiffany’ then this is the place to shop. It’s a name which is synonymous with elegant, simplistic style and perhaps the ultimate engagement ring designer label.

The website is clean and crisp and in the engagement ring section you can choose from a variety of settings, metal types and exclusive Tiffany collection designs. It’s important to know from the outset however that you can’t buy a complete ring direct from the site simply by choosing one you see on-screen. Once you’ve made the decision on the style you want, it’s then a case of consulting one of their experts who will take you through the ring-making process. It’s a personalised experience with the back up of the ultimate quality guarantee and every ring will always be a future heirloom piece.

Ritani

With bases in Seattle and New York, Ritani has been climbing the industry ladder at speed since its inception in 1999. They source their own diamonds which are all certified by either the GIA or AGS and if you want to design your own ring, they have a custom made feature on their site which is seen to be one of best within the online jewellery community.

If you’re not sure of the overall look you want to achieve for your chosen ring, Ritani is incredibly helpful. You can start with either the price you want to pay, the style you favour, the shape and size of the diamond you want to see sparkling on her finger or even check out the rings most recently purchased by others. It’s a great way to be inspired if you know you want a ring of beauty but don’t quite know the exact design.

With experts on hand to help with any questions you may have about the rings you can buy or the process of designing your own, Ritani has all the elements required for a fantastic shopping experience.

Buy quality, buy beauty

The most important thing to remember when buying an engagement ring is that you are making a purchase to last a lifetime. Always choose one which is the best you can afford, learn about diamonds and the different styles of rings available and research a company to ensure you’re happy dealing with them. Don’t settle for second best, take on board the reviews of experts and when you present the ring on bended knee, her eyes will sparkle as much as the diamond you’ve unveiled.