The Five Ways To Buy An Engagement Ring At Kate & Kole

Ready to Wear engagement rings are finished diamond rings available immediately.

Signature Suite engagement rings are our core designs, personalised through stone size and metal choice.

Custom bespoke engagement rings are designed from the ground up in collaboration with our bespoke team and jewellers.

Jewellery Builder engagement rings let you build your ring step by step, choosing the setting and diamond separately.

Sample engagement rings, also known as proposal rings, allow you to propose now and design the final ring together later.

Ready to Wear engagement rings are best suited to immediate proposals, decisive buyers, or those working to a short timeline.

These are fully finished diamond engagement rings that are designed in-house and available to purchase straight away. Every proportion has already been resolved, from the setting to the stone, so what you see is exactly what you receive.

This option removes waiting and uncertainty, while still offering the same craftsmanship standards as our custom engagement rings.

Ready to Wear engagement rings are ideal if you need an engagement ring now, want to plan a surprise proposal, or prefer choosing a completed design without further decisions. The timeline is immediate, there is no customisation, and you are choosing a finished engagement ring.

The Signature Suite is designed for those who love the Kate & Kole aesthetic but want some flexibility.

These engagement rings are our most loved designs, refined over time and defined by balanced proportions and timeless settings. You begin by selecting the style, then personalise it through your choice of lab-grown diamond size and material.

Signature Suite engagement rings sit comfortably between ready-made and fully custom. They offer confidence through proven design, with just enough flexibility to make the ring feel personal.

This option is ideal if you trust our design style, want guided choices without complexity, and value structure and consistency. The timeline is short to moderate, customisation includes diamond and metal selection, and you are choosing a core engagement ring design refined specifically for you.

Our bespoke engagement ring offering is reserved for those seeking a deeply considered, custom experience. Bespoke pieces at Kate & Kole are accepted based on capacity and creative alignment. 

Each enquiry begins with a submitted request, followed by a conversation with our team to understand your story, design aspirations and practical requirements. From there, we determine whether a bespoke pathway is the right fit.

We take on a limited number of bespoke engagement projects each year, allowing us to give every piece the time, care and attention it deserves.

The bespoke journey unfolds through thoughtful conversation, sketches, CAD design and refinement, guided by our designers and shaped collaboratively. This pathway is best suited to those who value the creative journey as much as the finished ring. The bespoke timeline is the longest and is for those who are seeking a one-of-a-kind engagement ring, crafted with depth, intention and care.

The Jewellery Builder is well suited to those who value clarity, structure, and informed decision-making when choosing an engagement ring.

This pathway allows you to build an engagement ring step by step, choosing the setting and lab-grown diamond separately before our jewellers bring everything together. It offers transparency, control, and structure, without the open-ended nature of bespoke design.

The Jewellery Builder is especially helpful if you want to compare diamonds, understand pricing, and feel confident in each decision along the way.

This option suits those who want to choose their own diamond, prefer a logical and guided process, and value control over budget and proportions. The timeline is moderate, customisation includes diamond, metal, and select details, and you are choosing engagement ring components assembled with intention.

Sample engagement rings are perfect for surprise proposals and couples who want to design the final ring together.

These rings are crafted in Kate & Kole styles and set with high-quality cubic zirconia, allowing you to propose meaningfully without finalising the diamond engagement ring upfront. They look and feel like an engagement ring for the proposal moment, without the pressure of guessing preferences.

After the proposal, you and your partner return together to design the final engagement ring, selecting the lab-grown diamond and refining the details collaboratively.

This pathway prioritises the proposal first and the design journey second. The timeline is immediate, there is no customisation at the proposal stage, and you are choosing a proposal ring rather than the final engagement ring.

If you need a ring immediately, Ready to Wear is the most direct option.

If you love our designs but want flexibility, the Signature Suite offers a confident middle ground.

If you want something completely unique, bespoke is the right path.

If you want control without overwhelm, the Jewellery Builder provides clarity.

If you want to propose now and design together later, a sample engagement ring makes that possible.

Many couples move between options, and that is entirely normal. Our process is designed to support that.

Choosing an engagement ring should feel clear and considered, not rushed or pressured. These five pathways exist to give you confidence, whatever stage you are at.

If you would like guidance, our expert team are always here to help you understand your options and move forward comfortably, in a way that feels right for you.