Choosing the Engagement Ring: Tips From the Experts at Taylor & Hart

Finding the right engagement ring can feel like a minefield. You want something meaningful, something that shines, and something that makes the moment unforgettable. But with endless options and a million opinions online, where do you even start?

That’s why we invited Nikolay Piriankov, CEO of bespoke jewellers Taylor & Hart, onto our podcast. We got into everything from the 4Cs to the rise of lab-grown diamonds, and why custom rings are becoming the go-to choice for couples.

The 4Cs: The Basics Made Simple

Every jeweller talks about the 4Cs: Cut, Colour, Clarity, and Carat. Sounds like jargon, but once you get it, you’ll see why it matters.

• Cut decides how much the diamond sparkles. A smaller stone with a perfect cut can outshine a bigger one that’s poorly cut.

• Colour is about how clear and bright the stone looks.

• Clarity covers the tiny quirks inside a diamond. Most you’ll never see, so don’t obsess.

• Carat is size. Bigger can be impressive, but balance is everything.

Lab-Grown or Natural?

This is where things get interesting. Diamonds don’t all come from deep underground anymore.

• Natural diamonds: Billions of years old, rare, and carry that traditional feel.

• Lab-grown diamonds: Created using science, identical in appearance, and usually easier on the budget.

Both are real diamonds. Both are beautiful. What it really comes down to is what feels right for your budget.

Customisation and Storytelling

An engagement ring isn’t just jewellery. It’s a symbol of your story together. Custom touches turn a beautiful ring into something unforgettable.

Taylor & Hart are known for their signature hidden ruby, set inside every ring as a symbol of love. It’s a detail that can be customised, whether you keep the ruby, swap it for another gemstone, or even choose one with a personal meaning. Maybe it’s a sapphire hidden beneath the setting in your partner’s favourite colour. Maybe it’s an engraving of the place you first met. Or maybe it’s weaving in a design element that only the two of you understand.

Nik explained that these are the elements couples remember most, not just the size of the stone, but the thought and personal meaning behind it. That’s why customisation is such a powerful part of the journey.

Advise from Industry Expert

Choosing an engagement ring doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Once you know the 4Cs, weigh up lab-grown vs natural, and explore bespoke designs, you’re in a much better place to make the choice.

That’s exactly why our chat with Nik was so valuable. Catch the full conversation with Nik from Taylor & Hart on our podcast. It’s packed with expert tips, stories, and advice you’ll want to hear before you make the big decision.

Making the Moment Unforgettable - The ring is just one part of the story, the proposal is where it all comes to life. Once you’ve found the perfect ring, it deserves an unforgettable moment to match.

At Fairy Tale Proposals, that’s what we do best. We help turn your “will you marry me?” into a story you’ll both tell for the rest of your lives.

Listen to our full podcast with Nik from Taylor & Hart for expert advice on finding the ring, then let us help you plan the perfect proposal to go with it.

Because every great love story deserves a fairy-tale beginning.

Contact us today on + 61 403 758 682

Email us at contact@fairytaleproposals.com.au