The short answer: Miami buyers can commission a bespoke engagement ring from us in Manchester online, approve the design in writing and receive it by insured, tracked FedEx delivery. Import duty and taxes are paid by the customer, and our standard making time is 5 to 6 weeks, varying with location and how busy we are.
Miami is hot, humid and beach centred. A ring there needs to handle salt, sun and a glamorous social life.
A ring for sun, salt and humidity
Humidity and heat make hands swell, and sunscreen and salt water are constants. Take the ring off for the beach and pool, rinse it in fresh water if it has been in the sea, and clean it weekly with warm soapy water. See beach holiday ring care and protecting the ring at a beach or surf proposal.
Design leanings
Many Miami clients like bold, bright pieces: large ovals, radiant cuts, coloured stones and yellow gold. A diamond or a vivid sapphire holds up well in the sun. See metals compared.
Getting more size for the budget
If you want a larger stone, a lab grown diamond can give more size for the same spend, and an elongated shape such as an oval or a radiant cut often looks larger for its weight. We label every stone clearly as natural or lab grown. Browse diamonds.
Making a large stone wearable
A bigger centre stone sits higher and catches more, so the setting matters. Six claws hold a large stone more securely than four, a hidden halo adds sparkle without extra height, and a slightly wider band balances the weight on the finger. Large stones also show more of their cut, so we look at each one with you on video before choosing. Our guides to settings for an oval and the setting types guide explain the options.
Yellow gold in the sun
Yellow gold has a warm glow that suits sunny light and tanned skin, and it does not need a plated surface to keep its colour. Paired with a white diamond, a platinum or white gold head keeps the stone looking crisp while the band stays warm. Tell us which look you prefer and we will show both in a render.
Time difference
Miami is roughly five hours behind the UK for most of the year. A late morning call there reaches us in the early evening.
US sizing
US ring sizes are numbered. Measure at a cooler moment and send a millimetre measurement too.
How it works
- We talk through your ideas by message or video.
- You approve a design in writing before making starts.
- Making takes a standard 5 to 6 weeks, varying with location and how busy we are.
- Delivery is insured and tracked with FedEx.
Duty and tax
Import duty and taxes are paid by the customer, and rules differ. We explain what to expect. See US import duty after de minimis ended.
Proposal ideas
A beach at sunrise, a rooftop at dusk or a boat trip would all suit. Check tides, weather and access. Our guide to the best places to propose in Miami and Key West has more ideas.
See engagement ring etiquette in the US and written approval. Pieces start from £600.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear the ring at the beach? Many people take it off.
Who pays duty? The customer.
Can I choose yellow gold? Yes.
How many claws for a large stone? Six claws hold a large stone more securely than four.
Do I need to visit Manchester? No, we work by video consultation and message.