Luxury Engagement Rings

Paragon Diamonds' luxury engagement rings start from around £1,600, with a full bespoke design service available for a ring built entirely to your specifications.

A luxury engagement ring is defined less by a fixed price point and more by the materials, setting, and level of personalisation involved. Below is an honest look at what goes into a luxury ring at Paragon Diamonds and how to choose one that suits you.

What Makes an Engagement Ring Luxury?

Precious metal, setting style, and diamond quality are the main factors that set a luxury ring apart from others on the market. Platinum and 18ct gold are more durable and heavier than 9ct gold, and settings like halo and trilogy use additional diamonds or larger centre stones to create more visual presence. 

Certification also matters. Every lab-grown diamond at Paragon Diamonds is IGI certified, and natural diamonds carry a GIA certification, so buyers can verify exactly what they are paying for.

Carat weight and clarity also play a part, but a larger or higher-grade stone is not automatically the right choice for every buyer. The setting, the wearer's hand, and day-to-day lifestyle all affect which combination of factors actually delivers a luxury feel in practice.

Lab-Grown or Natural for a Luxury Ring

Both lab-grown and natural diamonds are available across Paragon Diamonds' premium designs. Lab-grown diamonds share the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as natural diamonds and typically cost 50 to 70% less for the same carat size. 

Some buyers choose natural diamonds for a luxury ring regardless of the price difference, simply as a matter of personal preference, rather than one option being objectively superior.

Platinum and Gold Options

Platinum, 18ct yellow gold, 18ct white gold, and 18ct rose gold are all available across Paragon Diamonds' engagement ring range, including the premium designs above. 

Platinum is denser and more resistant to wear over time, while 18ct gold offers a wider range of colour options at a typically lower price point. The right metal choice for you ultimately depends on a combination of preference and how the ring will be worn day to day.

A Fully Bespoke Alternative

For a ring beyond what is shown in the current collection, Paragon Diamonds offers a full bespoke design service, working one-to-one with Yalda to build a ring to your desired design. A 3D-printed model of the design is available so you can see and hold it before committing to the final piece. Bespoke rings are completed in up to five weeks from final design sign-off.

Starting Prices

The table below shows the starting prices for Paragon Diamonds' premium-tier designs and the bespoke route.

Visit Our Glasgow Showroom

Paragon Diamonds is based at 52 Argyll Arcade, Glasgow, G2 8BH, in Scotland's premium jewellery quarter. In-store appointments let you try rings on and compare metals, settings, and diamonds side by side, with no pressure to decide on the day. 

Complimentary aftercare is included with every ring, so you can pop in anytime to have your diamonds professionally cleaned. Book a bespoke appointment with Yalda to begin.