When a couple are planning to get engaged and make vows that are going to last a lifetime, they are eager to let everyone know of their plans for the future.

Family and friends will start by arranging an engagement party for the happy couple, of course there has to be a diamond engagement ring to show off at this special time in a couples lives.

Looking at the many designs of rings online; it can be confusing as to which is preferable as they are all so beautiful.

Diamond jewellery especially diamond rings have to be in a setting that is both attractive while showing off the diamonds to their best effect – after all it is a piece of jewellery that has to last a lifetime.

Settings are made to hold tight a diamond or diamonds in gold engagement rings. A claw setting is popular and has a reputation of being the best setting for holding up a diamond.

There are 4 claws holding onto a diamond, each one has the same purpose, if one of the claws actually breaks off, a diamond will not be lost as the others will save it.

Sometimes over a length of time a diamond can work loose, the fixing glue may have deteriorated due to strong chemicals causing a reaction.

At ROX we advocate all diamond jewellery should be cleaned regularly to keep the diamonds in good order, especially diamond rings which are worn every day.

Other things that can dull gold engagement rings are simple everyday items such as a perfume, moisturiser, tanning oils or hair spray.

We suggest diamond jewellery is well maintained, by either a professional cleaning kit or a reputable jeweller.

Top tip: store your items of diamond jewellery separately to avoid damage to your diamonds and other pieces of fabulous jewellery.