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Picking your setting design and metal

February 12, 2019

Deciding on a setting design and metal for an engagement ring can be pretty daunting. We’ve included some basic things you should know before shopping for an engagement ring.

Halo Design
Surrounding a central diamond with smaller stones, the Halo design aims to highlight the beauty of the central stone.

Diamond Set Shoulders
Diamonds running down each shoulder of the ring aim to draw the eye to the simply set solitaire diamond.

Plain Shoulder
Simple plain shoulders show off the natural beauty of the diamond you have selected.

Metal
Platinum is a naturally occurring white metal that is rare and dense. Its hardwearing properties mean that it is an enduring option.
Mixed with palladium, our 18ct white gold ring mounts offer an excellent alternative to Platinum.
Sometimes combined with white gold settings, 18ct yellow gold brings a beautiful natural lustre and warmth to a ring.

Customer reviews

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Sharon Gallagher

Always an amazing service from the team at Charles Nobel , we have been buying jewellery from Piers for the last 8 years and would not go any where else. Always excellent quality at fair prices

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Ali Geake

Absolutely fabulous customer service and beautiful earrings for my goddaughter. Thank you to Piers and Emma who offered such helpful advice and even a gift wrapping service for a last-minute present for my goddaughter. She was thrilled - and so was I! Highly recommend such a personal touch when jewellery shopping.

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Penelope Furneaux

My lovely eternity ring,given to me by my mother holds great sentimental value for me.
The spinnels were old and damaged so I decided to have the ring altered with diamonds replacing the spinnels.
Piers,a jeweller at Charles Nobel Jewellers,New Milton,inserted the diamonds with great care and expertise.
He has transformed my ring and I can thoroughly recommend him and his father,Charles.
Their service,knowledge and craftsmanship are excellent.

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Julie McStraw

I had a ring redesigned into a more modern pendant. Piers understood how I imagined the design to look - modern and unique. We spent a long time deciding on the best of the designs that were produced to fit my brief and I am extremely pleased with the finished product. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this service

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