Sustainable engagement rings

A sustainable engagement ring is a highly symbolic ring made from sustainable Fair Trade or recycled metals under mindful and responsible standards, and it is of high-quality, long-lasting craftsmanship. If it is set with gemstones, these should be fairly traded, certified, and traceable, or grown directly in a laboratory. In addition, it should have been produced under fair and humane working conditions. Since jewelry is always handmade, low prices can indicate that either children were employed or workers were not paid fairly. It is therefore very important to learn exactly how it is made. Sustainable companies will answer every question openly and transparently.

Yes, sustainable engagement rings are every bit the equal of classic models in quality and design. Thanks to recycled materials, transparent supply chains, and modern manufacturing processes, they even offer added benefits in terms of transparency and sustainability.

In Germany, the engagement ring is traditionally worn on the left hand, as this is considered the "heart hand." After the wedding, it is often moved to the right hand together with the wedding ring or continued to be worn as a stacking ring. Which option is right for you depends entirely on your personal style and wedding ring concept. In our journal, we take a deeper look at the question: 'Which Hand Is the Right One for the Engagement Ring?'

An engagement is a very emotional and personal moment of love, which the engagement ring symbolically preserves for eternity. For many people, it is therefore important when choosing an engagement ring that it does justice to the preciousness of the moment and the love it represents, and they look for a ring with gemstones. It is essential to ensure that the gemstones in the engagement ring are fairly traded, certified, and traceable or 'artificially grown in a laboratory as is the case at Maren. From a size of 0.5 carat, the diamond should come with an official certificate, as is also the case with the synthetic diamonds at Maren Jewellery. In addition, the gemstones should be evaluated according to the 4 C’s in order to determine the quality of the stones and thus the quality of the entire piece of jewelry.

The easiest way to find out the ring size for an engagement ring is if you already have a ring from your partner that fits them well on the correct finger and can use it as a reference. On every Maren Jewellery product page, next to the size selection field, you will find our Size Guide to download or print out, where you can simply compare the ring with our circle templates and determine the required size. The sizes shown each correspond to the inner circumference of the ring.

If you do not have a suitable ring at hand and want to find out the size secretly, we have put together tips for you in a journal on how to find out the ring size without a ring. Otherwise, you can cut out our measuring tape from the Size Guide at any time and make a cut along the dotted line. Then you can place the measuring tape around your partner's finger and read off the ideal ring size.

To the Size Guide

In itself, it is perfectly safe to order engagement rings or other high-quality goods online if you do so from trustworthy sellers. When shopping online, always make sure you can trace where the piece of jewelry and, if applicable, the diamond in your ring come from. Reputable retailers welcome your contact, can always answer your questions transparently, and are happy to share any information with you in order to advise you as best as possible on your online purchase. A particular advantage of buying your engagement ring online is that, regardless of store opening hours, you can take your time and carefully get an overview of the information and details that matter to you. And if you are still not satisfied with your choice in the end, you can always make use of your 2-week right of return.