How to choose your engagement ring?
Choosing an engagement ring can sometimes be a real obstacle course. There are so many choices and decisions to make... To remedy this, COURBET takes you to the heart of the matter so that you can become an expert yourself.
The engagement ring, a symbol of love and a lasting promise
An engagement ring is a tradition that dates back to ancient times. This jewellery was worn on the left ring finger, because at the time it was thought that this finger was connected to the heart by a vein called the ‘Vena Amoris’, the vein of love. It was in the 15th century that Archduke Maximilian of Austria first gave a diamond-set ring to his future wife Mary of Burgundy. This token of love symbolised commitment and the promise of marriage, as well as wealth and nobility. Little by little, with the discovery of diamond mines in South Africa from 1870 onwards, the diamond engagement ring became more popular.
Times may have changed, but the tradition remains and COURBET, through its values and ethics, has made the engagement ring part of a virtuous circle by setting all its creations in 18K recycled gold with lab-grown diamonds. But how to choose it properly?
How to choose the right engagement ring ?
What colour gold?
The first thing to consider is the gold colour of the ring. COURBET creations are available in three gold colours: luminous and timeless white gold, universal and sunnu yellow gold or contemporary and romantic rose gold.
Do you know the colour of her other jewellery? Does she usually mix different gold colours? These are just some of the questions that will give you valuable clues for choosing the right engagement ring.
Diamonds, the gem of enduring love
In comparison, the choice of the gemstone may seem simpler: tradition dictates that an engagement ring should be adorned with a diamond, a symbol of eternal love. It must be chosen according to four quality criteria (the 4 Cs): Carat, Colour, Clarity and Cut. A professional's opinion is recommended to assess the quality of a diamond. You can also opt for a fancy coloured diamond.
An engagement ring that reflects her personality
An engagement ring is a piece of jewellery worn every day. So it's crucial to take your partner's lifestyle into account. The elegant design of a solitaire or the sparkle of a pavé ring are classic and timeless, but a contemporary, dynamic lifestyle calls for a piece of jewellery that is easy to live with every day.
The design
Because there are as many engagement rings as there are fiancés, the central point remains the design. One of the pillars of COURBET is timelessness, with creations featuring simple, everlasting lines. Bear in mind that an engagement ring is the jewellery of a lifetime: it must stand the test of time, and so must its design. For some people, an engagement ring is a way of asserting their style and playing with codes. What could be more striking than an architectural setting, a fancy coloured diamond or a revisited solitaire? The key word: be faithful to your loved one.
For some people, an engagement ring is a way of asserting their style and playing with codes. What better way to do this than with an architectural setting, a fancy coloured diamond or a revisited solitaire? The key word: be faithful to your loved one.
As is customary, the engagement ring is followed by a wedding band. So it's a good idea to think about how the two rings match, both in terms of aesthetics and how well the pieces fit together.
The art of detail
Love is also a question of details. COURBET offers a personalised engraving service, allowing lovers to slip a hidden word inside the body of the engagement ring, a tangible testimony of eternal love. To create the ring that will make all the difference, the Maison offers a bespoke design service.
Whether the engagement ring is a well-kept secret or a joint decision, the best solution is to discover all the jewellery collections celebrating love in the COURBET Appartement on Place Vendôme and let your heart speak.
Choosing the right ring size
Choosing the right ring size is essential. Ideally, you should check that it fits perfectly on your finger during a fitting with our experts. If you want it to remain a surprise for your partner, the easiest way is to discreetly borrow one of their rings and measure it using the online ring gauge or with one of our specialists. If you make a mistake about the size of your finger, we will fit it to your engagement ring.
An engagement ring to suit your budget
Although it does not measure the depth of feelings, the budget plays a role that should not be ignored when buying a piece of jewellery as significant as an engagement ring. COURBET offers transparency and allows you to create the jewellery of your dreams, according to your budget, thanks to its online configurator.
The design, the diamond(s), their quality and the setting are all elements that will affect the budget of your jewellery. You can change and combine all the elements (design, gold colour, weight, purity and diamond colour) online: you can see every facet of the piece in real time. The configurator allows you to create a unique engagement ring to suit your budget.
COURBET, true to its values, offers you the very best in responsible jewellery for your engagement ring: 18K recycled gold and lab-grown diamonds selected according to the 4 Cs: cut quality (Excellent or Very Good), exceptional clarity (equal to or greater than VS) and perfect colour (colour greater than or equal to F).
Each diamond over 0.5 carat is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by an independent body (IGI).
COURBET engagement rings
COURBET uses all its expertise to create unique engagement rings with timeless lines.
- Classic solitaires: simple and elegant, the 4 prongs solitaire is enhanced by a trio or quintet of diamonds, all in brilliance and harmony.
- Signature solitaires: the COURBET C set, emblematic of the Maison, is the hallmark of rings with modern, creative lines. The Halo and Lily rings are a blend of purity and elegance, creativity and contemporaneity.
- Exceptional: true marvels of creativity, exceptional rings are unique. The intensity of a yellow diamond, enhanced by pear-cut diamonds, brings originality to a wildly elegant engagement ring. The Tourbillon ring bewitches the eye with a spiral in the hollow of which nestles a diamond of the finest clarity. The Complice rings complement each other in a daring You and Me combination!
- Bespoke service: would you like to adapt a design, to create a piece of jewellery that is just yours? Our designers will bring your dreams to life, working with you to design a ring that will be tailor-made for you.
COURBET's ethical commitment
The C in COURBET stands for Conscience. It expresses the commitment of a reference jewellery Maison that challenges codes by combining traditional expertise and excellence with an ethical and responsible approach. The materials, gold and diamonds, used in our creations are traceable, sustainable and have a reduced ecological footprint.
The engagement rings are crafted in 18K recycled gold, from carefully sourced technological resources. The lab-grown diamonds that adorn them ‘grow’ in high-tech laboratories that reproduce the natural conditions of the carbon crystallisation process. Lab-grown diamonds are masterpieces of technology. Their quality is comparable in every way to that of mined diamonds, without the environmental damage and social impact of extraction. The nobility of the materials used, their ethical and sustainable nature and the magic of creation give each COURBET engagement ring a special meaning: the promise of a sustainable future.
The radiance of a responsible commitment
Choosing an engagement ring is an act charged with emotion and meaning that deserves careful thought and attention to detail. The pure, timeless lines of jewellery designed by COURBET mark the start of a wonderful adventure with an incomparable sparkle. Take the time to explore our collections online or come and try them on at 7 Place Vendôme. Every step of the way, you will receive personalised assistance to help you make the right choice.
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