18ct rose gold princess cut halo engagement rings, handmade to order by our family workshop in the Cotswolds and set with a diamond you choose yourself. The princess cut is a square diamond with pointed corners and a brilliant, criss-cross sparkle. A halo surrounds the center diamond with a ring of smaller diamonds for extra sparkle and a bigger look.
The princess cut diamond
The princess cut is a square brilliant: crisp straight sides, sharp corners and a lively, criss-cross sparkle. It is the most popular fancy shape, and because more of the rough crystal is kept when it is cut, a princess often costs less than a round of the same weight. The halo follows the outline of the princess diamond, so the shape reads clearly from across a room.
Why a halo?
A halo frames the center diamond with a ring of small diamonds. The extra sparkle makes the center stone look larger, so it is a good way to get a big look for less. Paired with a diamond-set band, it gives the most sparkle of all.
Why 18ct rose gold?
18ct rose gold is 75% pure gold, warmed to a soft pink by a little copper in the alloy. It is not plated, so the color never wears off, and it is slightly harder than yellow gold. Some of our rose gold designs set the diamond in a white platinum head for the whitest look, with the pink band around it. For a lower price, see our 9ct rose gold engagement rings.
Choosing your princess diamond
Look for a length-to-width ratio between 1.00 and 1.05 for a true square. The corners are the most delicate part of a princess cut, so each one is held by its own claw. A G to H color and SI1 clarity give a clean, bright look for the money.
Choose your own diamond
Every ring is set with a center diamond you choose yourself, natural or lab-grown, from our live stock. Each stone has its grading report, and the ring page shows the finished price before you buy.
Made to order in the Cotswolds
Every ring is made to order in our family workshop in Bourton-on-the-Water, where we have made fine jewelry since 1969. We use 100% recycled precious metal, every ring is independently hallmarked, and each one takes 3 to 4 weeks. Delivery is free across the UK, and returns are free within 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
The stone itself is as hard as any diamond, but its sharp corners can chip if knocked. That is why every corner on our princess settings is protected by its own claw.
Yes. The ring of small diamonds adds to the spread of the center stone, so it looks noticeably larger than it would on its own.
No. The color comes from the copper in the alloy, all the way through the metal, so there is no plating to wear off. If anything, rose gold warms slightly with age.
Yes. Every ring can be set with a natural or lab-grown diamond from our live stock. Both are real diamonds; lab-grown stones cost less for the same size and grade.