How to choose the perfect Harry Winston ring
9 Mar
“The rare, the exceptional, the utterly timeless”; this is Harry Winston’s legacy. Harry Winston diamonds have become an icon of international glamour from the possession of the Hope Diamond to the sparkles of the red carpet.
We all have no doubt that their jewellery is brilliant, but what makes HW unique is their impeccable customer service. Most of us may feel a little intimidated visiting the jewellers and for those men on the search for an engagement ring, the experience can be even more daunting. At Wedding Guide Asia, we recognise the stresses you may face have when choosing an engagement ring, therefore we contacted Harry Winston for some advice and here is what they have to say:
What makes a HW diamond unique?
At HW, each diamond is hand-selected by the world’s leading gemmologists with decades of expertise. We emphasize on quality rather than quantity. Each HW diamond must pass strict quality assurance criteria that consider not only the Four Cs but also meet the HW visual standards for beauty and brilliance.
HW Signature Ring
Why are designer rings such as HW dearer than local jewellers?
Every aspect of a HW engagement ring is of the finest quality – aside from the brilliance of the diamonds, each piece of jewellery is carefully designed and then meticulously crafted by hand in the Winston workshop on Fifth Avenue, New York.
What tips can you give a man who is planning to buy an engagement ring?
To start, it is important to have a vague idea of the design your fiancé may prefer i.e. solitaire, three-stone, emerald cut etc. The next step is look out for the 4Cs – cut, colour, clarity and carat. If you are still unsure, our experts at HW are available to talk you through the process.
What makes HW different from other jewellers?
The shopping experience at our stores is unique. We encourage our clients to take all the time they need to be educated and guided by our knowledgeable sales executives to select the perfect ring, all in the calm atmosphere of our salons. We aim to provide each client with a highly personalised shopping experience, from the selection process to after-sales service.
Micropavé ring
What are the most popular engagement ring styles now?
Every person has their own idea of what constitutes the perfect ring. Generally round brilliant, cushion and emerald-cut rings are the most popular. In particular, our cushion-cut Micropavé ring is a favourite. HW’s classic design aesthetic ensures that the rings we offer will never go out of style.
How does one match the engagement ring to the wedding band?
It is important to consider the setting and the shank of the engagement ring to ensure a perfect fit and balanced match. For example, a beautiful Micropavé engagement ring with a delicate Micropavé wedding band will compliment each other very well.
Last words:
Shopping for the ring should not only be about the diamond, the experience is just as important. You need to be able to trust your jeweller to guide you to the right choice. A loyal HW client recently shared: ‘HW made me feel at ease and I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable I was to be able to ask different questions and how patient they were with me.’ This is how I sum up the Harry Winston experience.
Dedicated to my husband, who spent endless hours in search for the perfect ring.
Oh I love Harry Winston! It’s just so expensive though :( But so beautiful…
Hey, thats the famous Taylor-Burton diamond – a 70 carat pear-shaped stone Richard Burton bought for Elizabeth Taylor. http://famousdiamonds.tripod.com/taylor-burtondiamond.html
Stunning necklace.
Oooh… HW. Quite the ultimate, isn’t it? Nice seeing it being featured in TWG.
Wow, Harry Winston!! They jus opened at ION actually. It looks a bit intimidating to go in… I would love a wedding ring from there though…