When shopping for your diamond ring, there are a plethora of elements to consider from diamond shape, diamond size and quality, metal type, as well as band style and band width. However, the design elements that ring true for all of our collection rings is that every classic design looks beautiful from every angle and is comfortable to wear. The collection transcends trends and are destined to become treasured family heirlooms.
Mid-century modern design is sleek, yet always functional. That’s what we wanted for the collection.
Understanding the anatomy of an engagement ring will help to describe and recognise the different elements of a ring’s design and how you might like to customise it to suit your preferences. For collection designs that allow it, these rings are set with a small signature ruby on the inside of the band. The red ruby acts as a tangible symbol of our brand, capturing both our customers’ story and the care everyone at Taylor & Hart has put into the design, craft and delivery of each product. It’s also a sweet chance to personalise your ring-the ruby can be replaced with a gemstone that has special meaning to you or your partner.
Each design is priced without its centre stone, which can be chosen at the next stage of the ring builder. The designs can be set with diamonds or gemstones; from traditional white diamonds to colours such as pink, blue or yellow as well as lab-grown diamonds. Alternatively, each engagement ring can be set with side precious coloured gemstones that include blue, yellow, pink and peach-coloured sapphires, rubies and emeralds.
Diamond shapes
Engagement ring settings and styles
Almost everyone who comes to us to begin their engagement ring journey wants to know: ‘how much should I expect to pay for an engagement ring?’ There’s no simple answer. But, we can help you explore how each element of a design effects engagement ring prices, how you can maximize your value for money, and give you an idea of how much other people spend on engagement rings.
The ‘three months of your salary’ rule of yesteryear was created as part of a marketing campaign in the 50s and 60s. Dated and exclusionary, it’s not really legitimate advice for would-be proposers. What matters most is that you’ve found the love of your life; your ring should be a reflection of that bond, not an object that’s only about a price tag.
The nation that spends the most on engagement rings is the US, where the average cost of an engagement ring in 2021 was about $6,000. While the average spend is significantly less in the UK, it doesn’t mean people are buying inexpensive rings. Instead, we’ve seen a trend that has seen consumers move away from traditional choices, choosing to explore different designs, materials and styles as well as gaining a deeper understanding of a product’s value before deciding what to spend on an engagement ring.
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Diamond Engagement Rings
Designs in the collection are available in the following diamond and gemstone shapes: round brilliant, cushion, oval, emerald, pear, princess or square, marquise, Asscher, radiant, heart, hexagonal and even antique cuts like rose cut, old mine cut and Old European cut diamonds.
We source diamonds globally from diamond manufacturers that comply with the United Nations Kimberley Process in order to affirm all of our diamonds are ethically sourced. To learn more about the different sources of diamonds, from lab-grown diamonds to CanadaMark, visit ourethical engagement ring page.
You’ve decided to pop the question and take the first step to spending the rest of your life together, but what ring size is my partner?! We have some invaluable advice for choosing that perfect ring available on ourring size guide– even if you’re planning a surprise proposal.
Engagement rings are so special because they’re more than just a jewelry purchase. They’re a tangible mark of the intention to get married, while a wedding ring symbolizes the union. We understand how sentimentally valuable an engagement is and we love that this symbol of commitment can be so personal to each couple.
As designers, we’ve always looked to the high-profile jewelry of celebrities, royals, and cultural icons to kickstart our creativity. And lots of our customers feel the same! Browse through our collection of celebrity engagement ring guides to how you can incorporate some new ideas into a design that suits your price point.
Additionally, we’ve collected some of the most popular bespoke designs from our Instagram page into one place so that you can get the design ideas flowing. Browse our ‘As Seen on Instagram’ page here.
Behind The Design
Dan & Katharine
“I wanted it to be a little bit three-dimensional so we started to play with these motifs that I knew Katharine would like. Leaves and designs and swirls, all based on a lot of her Pinterest board that is so uniquely just her.”
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Behind The Design
Shyam & Sharanya
“The main focus was to balance the different colours and asymmetry of the band. We worked closely together to incorporate organic details that made it tell a lovely story.”
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Joe & Deirdre
“We are so much the same but also so very different. I wanted the two stones enveloped by the bands to symbolise the people in our lives that hold us close to each other, because we will not be alone in the promises we make to each other on our wedding day.”
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Behind The Design
Alex & Alex
“I didn’t want to just buy a ring. I wanted every little detail to mean something. The biggest driver for the ring design was this flowy air theme. I wanted everything to feel natural and flow to symbolise our careers and how we met.”
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Behind The Design
Ash & Evan
“I came across the Lantana design and immediately I loved it. It looked like a star exploding. It was perfect because it felt like a symbol of how special Ash is. She’s like the star of my life and I wanted to represent that in a ring.”
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Behind The Design
Miranda & Chris
“Working with Chris shows how simple it is to incorporate different styles into one unified design with a secret detail. The blue topaz set on the inside of the band reflects the month of November—and its significance—for the couple.”
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Behind The Design
Ross & Ajia
“To see our first Tinder message come full circle and be incorporated in our engagement and wedding is so sweet and sentimental. Being able to look at this ring and message everyday for the rest of my life just makes my heart so happy.”
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Helen & Vicky
“Sometimes doing the most practical thing turns out to be the most romantic thing, too.”
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Adam & Emma
“Adam knew he wanted to incorporate some hidden organic details that symbolised Wales.”
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Annie & Harry
“I was amazed with his thoughtfulness. It was so special to have an emerald, my birthstone, placed on the inside of the band.”
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Behind The Design
Julianna & Dom
“What we wanted out of life was each other”
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Tatiana & Eve
“When we first started dating, I would always buy her sunflowers because they were unique, bright and happy just like her. The ring is inspired by a sunflower…the end result is gorgeous!”
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Hector & Liza
“She puts other people first, and it makes me smile”
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Sarah & Mindy
“We had our first kiss… and it was like slow-motion, stop-traffic kind of stuff”
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Astrid & Nicolas
“That day we started to chat and that’s how the magic happened!”
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George & Juliana
“Catching an illness from cows isn’t my favourite memory, but it’s when I knew he was the one.”
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About Taylor & Hart
A personal service from the second you schedule your consultation, to the moment you say “I do” and beyond.
We ignite your imagination and bring your designs to life.
Whether we’re personally guiding you through our custom design process or helping you choose one of our classic designs to make your own – we’ll ensure you make the perfect engagement ring choice.
Within four weeks, your ring is expertly crafted, ready to be treasured for a lifetime.
We specialize in designing unique engagement rings and wedding bands for both women and men. We are changing the way people shop for custom jewelry, wedding rings and engagement rings as we believe in providing a simplified and advisory shopping experience, led by your requirements. As a winner in the ‘Best Jeweler’ category in the National Association of Jewelers (NAJ) Awards, we continue to refine the way people shop for engagement rings in the United States – be it in New York, Los Angeles or other cities around the world. Our New York City showroom is located a short walk away from Rockefeller Center, Lexington Av / E 51 St.
To live up to our “Best Jeweler” award, we work with you, on your terms throughout all stages of the process to ensure that your engagement ring is designed with your needs and ideas in mind. We offer advice and guidance throughout the whole process from design tips to discussing the cost of engagement rings. By merging an inspired design with a seamless service, Taylor & Hart will guide you through the process of creating a bespoke engagement ring or wedding band for ladies and gentlemen alike. Crafted to last a lifetime.
We use Gemological Institute of America (GIA) graded diamonds to ensure your engagement ring or jewelry piece is crafted from ethically sourced diamonds, gemstones and precious metals of the highest quality. Selling a classic collection of the best engagement rings, to suit the unique style of our US customers, our engagement rings are created to be admired for decades to come.
We offer a complimentary re-sizing service to our customers in the United States to ensure the perfect fit as well as a 90 day returns policy for your peace of mind. We understand that choosing an engagement ring isn’t an easy process, so we are committed to providing you with a remarkable service as well as an engagement ring that best represents your unique love story.
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