Guide Wedding & Engagement Rings

When you have to choose a wedding ring and an engagement ring, you come across a variety of concepts and considerations.
In Mila Silver's Guide for Wedding and Engagement Rings, we tell you what the most common ring models are, which ring goes with what and how to find out your partner's ring size on the sly!

These are the most common days to propose

Christmas Eve is the most popular day to kneel.
Christmas is a time for spending time with family and friends, which makes it a popular time to propose.

Then comes New Year's Eve , which many think is a perfect time to propose. Proposing when a new year begins is a symbolic gesture that marks a new beginning together.

On Valentine's Day (February 14), many people get down on one knee and propose. A romantic day when many feel inspired to take the step to propose.

Then Midsummer Eve actually comes. The tradition of picking 7-9 kinds of flowers in silence and placing them under the pillow may contribute to the romantic feeling of this day.

Other days that are popular to get down on one knee and propose are summer during the holidays, on trips, anniversaries when you met or to propose on your partner's birthday.

Before the Proposal – How to Secretly Find Out the Ring Size

If you're going to propose, you probably don't want to reveal yourself by asking about your partner's ring size. So how are you supposed to find out the size on the sly?

Measure a ring your partner already has

- Measure a ring that your partner already has and that you know fits their ring finger. Visit a store to measure the ring or measure it yourself. Read more about how to measure rings in the Size guide for rings .

Buy a simple engagement ring for the proposal

- Buy a plain silver ring for the proposal in a size you think will fit. Should it not fit, you can return it and order the "real" engagement ring later.

Look at rings together

- Maybe you have talked about getting engaged at some point in the future.
Visit a store and look at rings together. Keep an eye on which size fits when your partner tries on rings;)

Ask a friend or relative

- Maybe someone close to you knows what ring size your partner has!
Ask around, someone may have bought a ring as a birthday or Christmas present.

Read Size guide rings

Tjej som bär en vigsel eller förlovningsring med ett band av vita diamanter.

The engagement ring

For many, the engagement ring is the first ring they choose and the one you will wear the longest.
Here are some tips on how to choose an engagement ring.

Feel for the design of rings that you like. The engagement ring does not have to be expensive or trendy, the most important thing is that you find a ring that you will like for a long time.
Try not to be swayed by what other people have or what rings are popular right now.

If you are getting married in the near future, it might be good to look at which wedding ring fits the engagement ring. Often there are sets of matching rings that fit together.
Don't know when you will get married - invest in an engagement ring that you like now. Point. It is always possible to find a matching wedding ring later on.

What budget do you have? Calculate the total budget for both the engagement ring and the wedding ring.

Read more about similar ring models and our diamond school further down.

Discover engagement rings from Mila Silver

Tjej som bär ett set med vigsel- och förlovningsring med diamanter.

Choosing wedding rings and engagement rings that match each other

What should I consider when choosing a wedding ring and engagement ring that match each other?

The rings should form a nice unit
When choosing rings that match each other for your wedding and engagement, it is important to think about harmony. The rings must form a nice unit together.
Differences that lift each other up
At the same time, the rings must have something different. The Alliance Ring and the Solitaire Ring in the picture are a good example of this.
Rings with the same height
The diamond is welcome to stick up, but the wedding ring and engagement ring should have the same height so that the rings end up at the same level on the finger.

Julie + Elise

Which ring should I wear as a wedding or engagement ring?

A question that many ponder over is which of the rings in a set is for the wedding or for the engagement. Is the more expensive ring a wedding ring or an engagement ring?
The answer is that there are no rules. Think about how you want it yourself. Maybe you want a slightly simpler ring for the engagement and put the finishing touches on the wedding ring? Or vice versa.
The engagement ring is the ring you get first. If you do not know when the wedding will take place, it is important that you can wear your engagement ring for a longer period of time and can combine it with other rings that you wear in everyday life.

The man's ring is both a wedding ring and an engagement ring

The man's engagement ring is often a plain silver or gold ring that is slightly wider than the woman's ring.
Before the wedding, people often choose to engrave the man's engagement ring, which then turns into a wedding ring.
For men, the range of wedding and engagement rings is slightly smaller, although this is changing.
We see more and more variants for men and also diamond rings for men are becoming popular.

Engagement rings for him

The most common ring models for weddings and engagements

The solitaire ring - ring with a diamond in focus

The solitaire ring is a wedding or engagement ring with a diamond.
This is a beautiful and classic ring model that is available in many different designs and styles.
The diamond can have different weight (carat) and different cuts. The most common solitaire ring is a ring with a round brilliant-cut diamond .
But also rings with oval diamonds and cushion cut diamonds are single stone rings that are popular.
The solitaire ring can be worn as both a wedding ring and an engagement ring.
If you choose to wear the solitaire ring as an engagement ring, think about which ring you will combine it with for the wedding.
A classic and beautiful option is to wear the ring with an alliance ring that has a band of small diamonds or a plain ring .

discover Solitaire Rings

Alliance ring - ring with a band of diamonds

The alliance ring is a classic and timeless wedding or engagement ring with a band of diamonds that sit tightly together.
The English word Eternity band ring describes what the ring means - eternal love.
The ring can be a full-alliance ring where the diamonds go around the entire ring or half-alliance ring as in the picture.
If you choose a semi-alliance ring, you don't have to fear that the diamonds will damage the underside of the finger.
The alliance ring can be worn both as a wedding ring and as an engagement ring. The ring is often combined with a solitaire ring or a smooth ring.

Discover Alliance Rings

Plain Wedding & Engagement silver rings

A set of plain silver rings for the engagement or wedding can be just as beautiful. The smooth ring is beautiful in its simplicity and is a perfect choice if you are proposing and want to decide on wedding rings together later.
The plain silver engagement ring can serve as a base for her to build on with a diamond wedding ring.
The man's smooth engagement ring also becomes a wedding ring after the wedding and can then be gilded with an engraving.

discover sets for her & him

Wedding & Engagement Rings | Mila Silver

DISCOVER HERE

DIAMOND SCHOOL

The 4 C's of the diamond

To determine the diamond's value, four different measurement values are used. People usually talk about the 4 C's of the diamond:
Carat (ct - the weight of the diamond), Color (the color of the diamond), Cut (the cut/shape of the diamond), Clarity (the clarity of the diamond).

Carat - the weight of the diamond

Carat (ct) is a unit of measurement for the weight of the diamond. One carat corresponds to 0.2 grams.
Carat does not determine the size of the diamond in diameter, because the cut and the quality of the cut also determine what carat the diamond gets and how big we perceive the diamond to be.
A well-cut diamond is perceived as larger and reflects light better than a poorly cut diamond. The size in mm and the carat are not proportional. A 2 ct. diamond, for example, is not twice the size of a 1 ct. diamond. The difference is only about 1.5 mm.

Color - the color of the diamond

D - E: (River) Very rare white. The highest color quality available on the diamond.
FG: (Top Wesselton). Rare white.
H: (Wesselton). White.
In: (Top Crystal). Very lightly tinted white.
J: (Crystal). Lightly tinted white.
KL: (Top Cape). Tinted white.
MN: (Cape). Slightly yellowish.

Wedding and engagement rings from Mila Silver are set with TWVS diamonds. So rare white diamonds with very small inclusions, see the table below for clarity.

Clarity - the clarity of the diamond

The diamond's clarity is an important measurement unit for the diamond's appearance and quality.
The clarity stands for the purity of the diamond. That is, how few inclusions the diamond has. This is assessed with a magnifying glass at 10 times magnification.

FL, IF
Flawless

VVSI, VVS2
Very, very small inclusions

VS1, VS2
Very small inclusions

SI1, SI2
Small inclusions

I1, I2, I3
Pique included

Cut - the grinding of the diamond

The scale for the diamond's cut quality shows how well the diamond reflects light. If the diamond's cut means that the light is reflected a lot, the diamond is perceived as very sparkling.
Grinding qualities : Ideal - Excellent - Very Good - Good - Fair - Poor.

The different shapes of the diamond

BRILLIANT (round)
Brilliant cut diamond is the most common diamond cut and the cut that most people choose for their wedding or engagement ring . Brilliant cut diamonds have a very beautiful luster with maximum light reflections.
Brilliant cut diamonds are usually round with 57 facets.

EMERALD (emerald/rectangular)
Emerald cut diamonds are rectangular with straight edges. This grinding has like small steps on the sides with a surface in the middle that is flat. Since this cut makes inclusions more visible, a high quality diamond should be chosen.

OVAL
Oval diamonds are timeless and give a pretty and elegant expression. The oval diamond has become increasingly popular for those who want a wedding or engagement ring with a different shape to the usual round. The oval diamond has the same fine cut and luster as round brilliant cut diamonds.

CUSHION (pillow)
The cushion cut diamond is square with rounded corners. Cushion cut diamonds are available with different cuts, the most common being Cusion Brilliant with the same cut as the round brilliant cut diamond.

PRINCESS (square)
Princess cut diamonds are square with sharp corners.
The cut is classic with many reflections and a beautiful luster.

Wedding and engagement rings from Mila Silver are mainly set with lab-grown diamonds.
Here we explain what is the difference between a lab-grown diamond and a natural diamond and what our diamond quality TWVS means.

Facts Lab grown diamonds

A lab-grown diamond is produced by recreating the natural formation of a diamond. A fragment of a natural diamond is used which is then subjected to pressure and high heat. This process is significantly shorter (weeks) and can be done anywhere in the world with few people involved.
The result is a traceable and conflict-free diamond with minimal impact on the environment.
A lab-grown diamond has the same physical, chemical and optical character as a natural diamond. The appearance, luster and quality are identical.

What is the difference between Lab grown diamond and Natural diamond

Natural diamonds are formed deep in the bedrock (160-200 km below the earth's surface) by compressing coal under high pressure and high heat. This process takes many millions of years.
The diamonds are dug up in countries such as Botswana, Canada and Russia and then cut and polished in Antwerp or India.

A lab-grown diamond is produced by recreating the natural formation of a diamond. A fragment of a natural diamond is used which is then subjected to pressure and high heat.
This process is significantly shorter (weeks) and can be done anywhere in the world with few people involved.
The result is a traceable and conflict-free diamond with minimal impact on the environment.
A lab-grown diamond has the same physical, chemical and optical character as a natural diamond.

About black diamonds

There are two types of black diamonds: Natural black diamonds, extremely rare and precious, and treated black diamonds. Treated or colored black diamonds are the most common type of diamond used in black diamond diamond jewelry. The diamond gets its color by irradiating natural diamonds. Natural diamonds that have many inclusions and are gray in color before treatment are often chosen.
Are black diamonds real diamonds?
Yes! Black diamonds are natural diamonds that are irradiated to get their dark color.

/ Mila Silver

Search Store