How to Choose an Engagement Ring in Australia: The Complete Guide
Choosing an engagement ring is one of the most meaningful purchases you will ever make, and it is easier than it looks once you break it into five decisions: stone, shape, setting, metal and size. This guide walks through each one, in plain language.
1. Choose your stone
At Aura Diamonds we work with two brilliant options. Aura Moissanite is the second hardest gemstone on earth, with D-colour whiteness, VVS-grade clarity and even more fire than a diamond, at a fraction of the price. IGI-certified lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds, chemically identical to mined stones, independently graded and certified. Both are ethical, conflict-free and made to last a lifetime. Your choice comes down to budget and personal preference, and our team is happy to talk it through via chat.
2. Choose your shape
Stone shape defines the ring's personality. Round is the classic maximum-sparkle choice. Oval elongates the finger and looks larger for its carat weight. Pear and marquise are elegant and distinctive. Emerald cut gives sophisticated, mirror-like flashes rather than sparkle. There is no wrong answer, only the shape that suits her style. You can filter our engagement rings by stone shape to compare.
3. Choose your setting
A solitaire puts all attention on the centre stone and never dates. A halo adds a ring of smaller stones for extra size and sparkle. A hidden halo keeps the top view classic with a surprise of pavé beneath. A trilogy carries three stones for past, present and future. Pavé bands add sparkle along the band itself.
4. Choose your metal
Our rings are crafted in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver, solid 9K to 18K gold in white, yellow or rose, and platinum. Solid gold and platinum are the most durable choices for daily wear, and both are covered by our lifetime manufacturing warranty.
5. Get the size right, without spoiling the surprise
Sizing is the step people worry about most, and it is the one we have made easiest. Use our Ring Size Guide with its international size converter, or simply choose "Select Later" at checkout and we will confirm the size with you personally before your ring is crafted. No guesswork, no risk.
Ready to start?
Browse our lab diamond engagement rings and moissanite engagement rings, or design a custom ring with our Melbourne team. As an Australian family business, we are with you at every step.