The Art of Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring

Choosing an engagement ring is a unique moment filled with emotion and meaning. This exceptional piece of jewellery embodies a promise of deep and sincere commitment and deserves to be selected with thoughtful and informed attention. At AGUAdeORO, an ethical jewellery house established in Geneva and Zurich, we are committed to guiding you in this precious search for a creation combining timelessness, elegance and conscience. A ring that does more than shine: it tells a story, carries values and reflects the uniqueness of your bond.

1) Choosing the style of the ring

Choosing an engagement ring is far more than an aesthetic decision: it is the starting point of an intimate story, one of sincere commitment and embodied love. The first step is to identify the style that most faithfully reflects the essence and personality of the person you love. Every line, every curve and every sparkle of a jewel tells a unique story.

The solitaire, the absolute symbol of timeless elegance, highlights a central stone that seems suspended in space. Whether mounted on a finely polished band or subtly pavé-set, the gem, often a diamond, embodies the purity of enduring love. This style captivates through its majestic simplicity and its ability to magnify light, creating a play of brilliance of rare intensity.

Pavé rings or halo rings, meanwhile, play with multiplied brilliance. The diamond pavé surrounding the central stone, like a halo of light, accentuates its size, fire and presence. These creations draw every eye while revealing a romantic and sophisticated character. They suit those who want a radiant piece without compromising on sparkle.

Trilogy rings, with their three carefully aligned stones, express powerful symbolism: the past, present and future of a love story. Each gem contributes to the harmony of the whole and allows personal meanings or contrasting and complementary colours to be combined. It is an ode to lasting feelings and the balance of deep bonds.

Three Little Birds, trilogy ring in 18-carat Fairtrade white gold set with three lab-grown diamonds.

The You & Me style, known for its poetic duality, unites two stones, often of different shapes or sizes. This union represents two distinct people choosing to walk together. It embodies a merging love, mutual listening and harmony in difference.

Multi-stone rings offer unmatched richness of expression. They make it possible to combine several precious or fine gems—sapphires, emeralds, tanzanites and tourmalines—to create a bold and personal composition. Each stone can be chosen for its colour, symbolism or origin, transforming the jewel into a true statement of identity.

At AGUAdeORO, certain creations embody the very spirit of the Maison and its values:

The Ice Skating Girl collection, inspired by the famous Biellmann Spin, pays tribute to the boldness, mastery and grace of figure skating. Its airy, taut line evokes strength in lightness and virtuosity in movement.

Little Bee embodies AGUAdeORO’s tribute to the bee, the silent sentinel of our ecosystems. Essential to pollination, it maintains the harmony of life with exemplary discretion. Through this collection, we celebrate the beauty of interdependence, the strength of the invisible bond between all forms of life and a commitment to a more respectful and sustainable world.

Tear of Joy celebrates those suspended moments when tears express neither sadness nor pain, but an emotion so intense that it overflows. Inspired by the delicate shape of a tear, this creation embodies the purity of feeling: a whispered yes, unexpected happiness, a shared dream. Its organic design reflects the authenticity of those rare moments when love is expressed without words, in the luminous silence of an emotional gaze.

Finally, the Wild Forest collection pays tribute to the Amazon rainforest, with vibrant gemstones that capture the very essence of wild nature. From deep emerald to brilliant sapphire, each piece blends elegance and power, creating jewellery rich in colour and emotion.

Each AGUAdeORO creation can be mounted in a high setting, capturing light from every angle for a majestic effect, or a low setting, more discreet and closer to the finger for fluid everyday elegance. Beyond beauty, our jewellery is designed to accompany gestures, days and the promises of a lifetime.

2) Choosing precious metals

The choice of metal is a decisive step in creating an engagement ring: it reveals not only the brilliance of the stone, but also the personality of the person who will wear it.

At AGUAdeORO, we craft our creations in 18-carat Fairtrade gold, available in luminous yellow, brilliant white, soft rose or intense red, as well as 950 platinum, a metal of rare nobility. All come from certified, ethical and traceable supply chains, with respect for resources and artisans.

Each shade expresses a character:
- White gold evokes modernity and contemporary restraint.
- Yellow gold reflects timeless, sunlit warmth.
- Rose gold, subtle and delicate, embodies tenderness.
- Platinum captivates with its natural white colour and exceptional resistance, ideal for lasting through generations.

A well-chosen metal enhances the stone just as it anchors the jewel in lasting emotion.

3) Diamonds or coloured stones?

While lab-grown diamonds remain an iconic choice for an engagement ring, more and more couples are turning to cultured coloured gemstones, looking for a symbol that reflects them, unique and meaningful.

Deep sapphires, intense emeralds, fiery rubies, luminous tourmalines or enchanting tanzanites: these stones, grown in laboratories under ethical and traceable conditions, offer a responsible alternative without compromising brilliance, durability or emotion.

Each gem is chosen for its natural beauty, but also for its symbolic meaning: courage, serenity, fidelity, hope… values that can accompany a promise. Some people even choose to set their birthstone, adding a personal and timeless dimension to the jewel.

At AGUAdeORO, we guide you through this precious selection so that your ring tells a deeply personal story from the very first glance.

Fancy Little Sweetheart, 18-carat Fairtrade yellow-gold ring adorned with lab-grown diamonds.

4) Choosing the shape of the stones

The shape of the stone is one of the most decisive elements in the aesthetics of an engagement ring. It determines its appearance, character and the emotion it evokes at first glance. Choosing a cut means choosing a visual language, a subtle reflection of the personality of the person who will wear it.

Among the most sought-after, the round brilliant cut embodies timeless brilliance with its perfectly balanced facets. The oval cut captivates with its elongated elegance, while the pear cut combines softness and originality in a delicate movement. The emerald cut offers a refined, geometric silhouette in which light reveals itself in depth.

Other, less traditional shapes open the way to bold creations: the slender, regal marquise cut; the cushion cut with soft angles and vintage charm; or the modern radiant cut, combining brilliance and structure. At AGUAdeORO, each stone can be cut according to your wishes, creating a jewel as unique as your story.

5) Understanding the diamond 4Cs

At AGUAdeORO, choosing a diamond ring becomes a truly guided experience. We accompany you carefully at every stage, placing our expertise in the 4Cs at your service: Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat weight.

Each lab-grown diamond is rigorously selected according to demanding criteria. We particularly favour an excellent cut, a guarantee of exceptional brilliance and a reflection of the finest jewellery craftsmanship.

6) Choosing the ring size

An engagement ring should be as comfortable as it is elegant. If you do not know your partner’s ring size, we invite you to make an appointment in one of our boutiques for a precise measurement. We also offer one complimentary resizing after purchase, for a perfect fit.

As Wild As It Gets, 18-carat Fairtrade yellow-gold ring set with a brown diamond, white diamonds, yellow sapphires and rubies around its edge. All stones are lab-grown.

A ring for life

At AGUAdeORO, our priority is to offer a personalized experience of excellence at every stage of choosing your engagement ring, and far beyond.

We offer a three-year warranty, extendable for life, including in particular one resizing, polishing, and the replacement of melee stones in the event of loss caused by a setting defect.
Annual cleaning and inspection of your jewel are offered for life to preserve its brilliance and integrity over time.

Because an exceptional jewel deserves exceptional support.

AGUAdeORO is a jewellery house founded in 2009, with locations in Geneva and Zurich. We offer clients the opportunity to acquire ethical jewellery made in Switzerland and are committed to combining sustainable development with elegance.