Engagement ring around £500

It's worth bearing in mind if you go for white gold it needs replating every couple of years, with something like an engagement ring which will be in daily use it might need doing more often.

I bought engagement and wedding ring in white gold and it's something I didn't consider before and probably would have just bought gold if I'd known at the time.

For £500 you are getting a very small low clarity diamond.

You would have to go second hand or lab grown.

Jewellry Quarter is a good place to go if you live near Birmingham.

I have 2 solitaires, one white gold, one platinum, very good clarity. Need to get around to selling them! But these were over a grand back in early 2010s

If your worried about getting ripped off don’t buy from the high street, low quality diamonds high price tag.

I spent hours researching about diamonds, & the 2 best sites I found for price were purly diamonds & quality diamonds.

Can choose your diamond & see pictures & choose the setting.
The price of diamonds comes down to the 4cs but these websites are good for a comparison & may find you’ll get more for your money or better quality.

The diamond will be tiny on a budget of £500 I'm afraid especially if you want platinum. As said above, you will need to look for white gold and a simulated stone for something in that price range

For example, this has a small stone and is £1750!

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Probably get a lot of hate for saying it but I found this on Etsy and although it's a 3ct moissanite and not a lab simulated diamond, it can be made in platinum for £581.40 made and shipped from Australia.


Is that the kind of style you're looking for?
Either way I'd always recommend Etsy since near enough everything is handmade and a lot of sellers are happy to customize and very accommodating. I've never had any problems.

Edit: I just clicked the link you posted on another comment and saw the type of ring you want, oops. (edited)

ATTAGEMS Official Store on Aliexpress seems to be well-rated and sells Moissanite jewellery in 925 Silver (White Gold Plated), 10K, 14K, 18K Pure Gold. Though they're not as cheap as comparable sellers.

ebay US used to be excellent for estate jewellery when the £ / $ had great rates and there were no taxes at Checkout, but that was some years ago! (edited)