ROX Marry Me

MARRY ME

A LIFE CHANGING MOMENT There will be a time in your life that will require a special setting, a certain amount of attention to detail and the perfect diamond engagement ring to symbolise your love. Buying an engagement ring can be a daunting experience when you’re faced with questions about cut, shape, setting style and metal, however, we’re here to help capture your love story with the perfect diamond ring.

As an award-winning British luxury jeweller we know what it takes to find a beautiful diamond and have built an enviable reputation for creating the finest engagement rings. We appreciate that every diamond, like every love story, is unique and so we carefully handpick each one for its superior cut, presence and above all, beauty.

UNIQUE DESIGNS It’s little wonder a woman looks at her engagement ring more than a million times in a lifetime so we’re proud to make sure that a ROX diamond engagement ring is something you can cherish forever. It’s no secret that ROX is committed to all things diamonds and thrills – with diamond engagement rings the jewel in the crown of our specialities.

Inspired by designs of the past whilst keeping a close eye on the latest trends and contemporary style, impeccable design is at the heart of everything we do at ROX. Every engagement ring is designed with its beautiful diamond centrepiece in mind to create a work of art worthy of displaying something so sentimental and special. We appreciate that no two love stories are the same and we are honoured to capture yours in a handcrafted heirloom of the future.

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BREATHTAKING BEAUTY Our fanatical standards for beauty mean that only a tiny proportion of the diamonds we see actually make it into our ROX boutiques.

Only 1% of the diamonds we see make it into our designs, with each selected for its breathtaking beauty. The exceptional fire, brightness and scintillation created by a diamond’s exquisite cut is enough to know you’ve found the one. The remarkable quality and beauty of our diamonds is behind everything we do. It’s reflected in our DNA and we can’t imagine it any other way.

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THE ART OF CRAFTSMANSHIP Our diamond engagement rings are beautifully handcrafted to suit the size, shape and cut of each individual diamond to ensure there is no compromise on its beauty. Our master craftsmen take every detail into account to ensure that each centre stone is set relative to the diamond’s size to ensure that it always catches the light for optimum sparkle. Each diamond is held by fine talon claws that blend delicately into the facets of the diamond. Hand set and hand polished by the finest craftsmen, we ensure that every one of our diamond engagement rings exceeds the ROX standard.

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COLLECTIONS

“Love doesn’t make the world go round.

Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”

FRANKLIN P. JONES

LOVE Instant attraction, a heart filled with emotion and unstoppable passion. The Love collection is a beautifully delicate selection of diamond engagement rings that stir up deep love and desire. The fine clawed, castle set brilliant cut diamonds on the shoulders allow for a beautiful band of sparkle three quarters round the finger, leaving a twinkle in the eye as well as on the finger. Available with beautifully crafted brilliant cut stones as well as fancy shapes including oval and princess cuts it’s a collection that never fails to inspire.

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LOVE COLLECTION

HONOUR Honest, noble and pure. The solitaire diamond showcases the integrity of this collection and effortlessly says it all. The Honour collection displays a sincere design that shows the purity of the diamond with no distractions. Handcrafted to suit a range of different centre stone cuts including brilliant, marquise, oval, princess, pear and emerald cuts there is a design to suit every style. The expert hand finish delivers a high polish thanks to the skills of the craftsmen leaving the ring’s contours sharp and detailed. Completely uncomplicated, it is a ring to honour for a lifetime.

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HONOUR COLLECTION

ADORE To adore her is to cherish her, treasure her and covet her. Perfectly crafted in either a brilliant, oval, crisscutÂŽ, princess or cushion cut diamond this charming collection is a celebration of fine craftsmanship.

What’s unique about this collection is how the collet sits higher on the ring to display a hidden arch of diamonds underneath. The elegant shoulders of the ring taper smoothly to the collet to form a sleek, clean lift to just under the centre diamond giving perfect visibility allowing beams of light to flash and sparkle through. The Adore collection of diamond engagement rings is one of our most admired thanks to the beautiful diamond placement and accentuated height complimenting the exquisite design.

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ADORE COLLECTION

CLASSIC Combining personality with traditional elegance makes each diamond engagement ring in the Classic collection an heirloom of the future. Featuring delicate designs in a range of fancy diamond shapes including brilliant, emerald, princess and oval cuts as well as trilogy rings make this collection idyllic for those who love a classic ring with an elegant look. A Classic engagement ring is perfect for those with a love of diamonds in their purest and most beautiful form and who wish to make a flawless declaration of their sophisticated personality and style.

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VINTAGE Like treasures you’d find in an antique jewellery box, the Vintage collection is brought to life with a contemporary ROX twist.

Bringing together graceful designs surrounded by beautiful diamonds, this collection is for those with an eclectic inspired style. The collection is available in all fancy diamond shapes including brilliant, oval, cushion, emerald, crisscut®, princess, marquise and pear, with the addition of yellow diamonds ensuring that whichever ring you choose, it will be perfect for your fiancé-to-be. Many of the rings in the collection feature delicate diamond halos recreating unique designs from the past.

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VINTAGE COLLECTION

CRISSCUT® The beauty of every love story is that each one is totally and utterly unique. The exclusive Crisscut® collection captures exactly that.

Renowned for its rarity and incomparable sparkle the modern 85 facet configuration is simply the most brilliant way to cut a diamond and unlock its natural beauty. Inspired by the traditional emerald cut, the Crisscut® is created by applying special crisscrossed facets to the steps in the pavilion of the diamond – the lower pointed section of the stone. This modern cutting technique means that the light stays in the stone longer, displaying superior fire and sparkle and making the diamond look whiter. The Crisscut® is shallower than a classic emerald cut diamond which means that the Crisscut® looks significantly bigger to the naked eye when compared to a classic emerald cut diamond of the same carat weight.

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BESPOKE DESIGN Beautifully handcrafted engagement rings are at the heart of ROX. However, we appreciate that no two love stories are the same so we offer a bespoke service to help capture your relationship in one unique engagement ring design.

With over 20 years of experience, our team of expert designers are honoured to share their expertise to create an exquisite diamond engagement ring you will cherish for a lifetime.

Each bespoke diamond engagement ring is designed and finished by hand to ensure every aspect of the design becomes a reality. The result is a unique piece of jewellery that explains exactly how you feel and captures a special moment that can be treasured forever.

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PRECIOUS METALS The diamond is not the only aspect of your diamond engagement ring to take into account. Your choice of metal plays its part in creating an awe-inspiring piece of jewellery. Our diamond engagement rings are crafted in either platinum or 18ct white, yellow or rose gold to ensure the ring of your dreams will last a lifetime. We select the very best gold and platinum as our precious metals due to their natural beauty and their incredible ability to present the perfect platform for any diamond.

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THE 5CS

UNDERSTANDING THE 5CS The five basic rules that determine a diamond’s value are known as the 5Cs. Cut, Colour, Clarity, Carat and Certification are universal throughout the diamond world and we take them very seriously. But what do these words actually mean? How can they help you choose the perfect diamond engagement ring? We’re here to answer all your questions and help you find the diamond engagement ring of her dreams

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SHALLOW CUT Poor Brilliance

WELL CUT

Superior Brilliance

DEEP CUT

Poor Brilliance

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1. CUT It takes a painstaking amount of work, all by hand, to make diamonds as beautiful as you’ll see in our boutiques as they start out life as an uneven natural state called a ‘rough.’ Every other aspect of the 5C’s is an act of nature, however, the cut is the only part of diamond creation that requires human input. It’s the most important, yet misunderstood part of the process. Diamond cutting is an art which can take weeks to produce the perfect outcome.

Cutting is so important because it unlocks a diamond’s beauty and sparkle. A perfectly cut diamond will be staggering thanks to its brightness - how much light is reflected, fire - the rainbow effect created when light hits the surface and scintillation - the flashes of light created when the diamond moves. These are key in producing the perfect diamond engagement ring your fiancé-to-be will treasure forever.

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DEF Colourless

GH Near Colourless

IJ White

KLM Very Faint Yellow

N-R Faint Yellow

S-Z Light Yellow

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2. COLOUR Diamonds come in a vast range of natural colours and each is unique and enchanting in its own right. To grade diamond colour, there is a scale to follow to find the most beautiful diamonds in the world.

The diamond colour alphabet begins at ‘D’ and runs through to ‘Z’ from completely colourless to diamonds with a warm yellow tone. The human eye is naturally more attracted to whiter diamonds, so we only select diamonds at the top of the scale to present you with a diamond engagement ring that is sublime and scintillating. Whiter diamonds are more rare and valuable.

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FL/IF Flawless, Internally Flawless

VVS Very, Very Small Inclusions

VS Very Small Inclusions

SI Slight Inclusions

I1 Inclusions visible to the naked eye

I2 Inclusions visible to the naked eye

I3 Inclusions visible to the naked eye

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3. CLARITY Clarity refers to the number, location, size and type of ‘inclusions’ within a diamond. These are tiny little marks or ‘flaws’ present inside the diamond. Like nature’s birthmarks, they are also known as clarity characteristics and are completely natural in diamond formation.

A truly flawless diamond is extremely rare as it’s possible to find these little freckles and birthmarks in almost every diamond in the world.

The fewer or smaller the clarity characteristics, the more beautiful, rare and valuable the diamond.

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4cts

3cts

2cts

1.50cts

1cts

.75cts

.50cts

.25cts

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4. CARAT Carat is probably the most talked about aspect of a diamond.

It refers to its weight and in turn, its overall size. Usually, the bigger the diamond, the higher the carat number. However, when comparing two diamonds, a smaller diamond may be more valuable than a larger diamond if it possesses a far superior cut, whiter colour and flawless clarity.

Remember, the cut of a diamond is above all the most important, so bear that in mind when shopping for the perfect diamond engagement ring. You want the cut to be absolutely perfect or the carat becomes just another number.

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Height

Width

Table

Depth

Girdle

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Culet

5. CERTIFICATION The majority of our diamonds are provided with a Diamond Certificate from an independent laboratory. This showcases the characteristics of the diamond like its Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat weight and gives you extra piece of mind. It acts like a passport which tells you all about your diamond’s credentials.

A Diamond Certificate may give added peace of mind when purchasing a diamond engagement ring, however, it doesn’t capture the mesmerising charm of the stone in real-life.

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BRILLIANT

OVAL

CUSHION

A timelessly classic shape, a round brilliant diamond offers excellent reflection of light thanks to its perfect symmetry.

A beautiful spin on the round brilliant cut, the oval diamond shape is even more dazzling with a diamond halo.

The cushion cut delivers a whimsical ode to the Art Deco classics of the 1930s thanks to its creative vintage shape.

EMERALD

CRISSCUT®

An emerald cut is often associated with elegance and the simplicity of design and bold geometric symmetry emphasises the diamond’s transparency.

The exclusive Crisscut® utilises modern cutting techniques to unlock the natural beauty of a diamond, displaying superior fire and sparkle.

RADIANT

PRINCESS

MARQUISE

The radiant cut diamond takes the emerald cut one step further with a brilliant-cut facet pattern creating a picturesque diamond display.

A modern twist on the emerald cut for those who love a contemporary style with a timeless look and sparkle.

The marquise shape perfectly compliments longer fingers making it a flawless choice to create balance, elegance and sophistication.

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PEAR

HEART

Modern, graceful and stylish, the tapered shape of the pear cut diamond showcases a beautiful ode to vintage charm.

A shape made especially for romantics, the heart shaped diamond has increased in popularity thanks to its tender loving charm.

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HAPPILY EVER AFTER

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“There are all kinds of love in this world but never the same love twice.”

F. SCOTT FITZGERALD

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SOUL MATES Once you’ve picked the perfect diamond engagement ring, it’s time to consider finding its perfect match in the form of your wedding bands.

The wearing of wedding bands dates back as far as 3,000 years in Egypt. The circle shape of wedding bands is viewed as a symbol of eternity that signifies the never-ending love between two people. We have a beautiful selection of classic and diamond bands for men and women that will compliment your diamond engagement ring perfectly.

You can also have your wedding bands custom made to fit your diamond engagement ring to make your love story truly one of a kind.

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ETHICAL SOURCING ROX has been an active supporter of the Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices to promote and develop responsible social, ethical and environmental business practices - from mine to retail. All our diamonds are certified conflict-free and we only trade with organisations that comply with the Kimberley Process and System of Warranties.

CONCIERGE SERVICE Planning the perfect proposal is one of life’s most thrilling yet daunting moments. Our diamond specialists are on hand to help make the process of finding the dream ring for your special moment that little bit easier. Book an appointment and join us in the comfort of our Thrill Room as we guide you through our glistening selection of diamond engagement rings over a glass of champagne or a coffee.

PAYMENT PLANS We can offer Interest Free Credit (0% APR) that allows you to spread the cost of your purchase. You pay a deposit and settle the balance via a monthly direct debit until the item is paid off, rather than paying the lump sum up front. You won’t pay any more than the price of the item as there are no extra charges involved. You can even pay off your balance at any time without paying any extra charges. Subject to status, terms and conditions.

ROXSOLID GUARANTEE Our commitment to quality is everlasting and we strive to provide you with an exciting and inspiring experience. Our ROXSOLID guarantees offer you peace of mind that no matter what we are dedicated to offering a truly personal and honest service at all times.

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