Engagement Gifts for Him: What to Give Your Fiancé

You're engaged. Now, what do you give him? An engagement is one of the few moments in life that deserves a gift he'll keep forever, and jewellery is made for exactly that. Whether you're his partner looking for something to match the moment, or family and friends marking the news, the right piece is one he'll wear long after the wedding.

A band to mark the moment he said yes.

Below you'll find the best engagement gifts for him at a glance, men's engagement rings, signet rings, pendants with meaning, sterling silver, ideas for family and friends, and how to get his size right. If you already know you want a ring, our men's wedding rings are a good place to start.

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• The Best Engagement Gifts for Him at a Glance
• Men's Engagement Rings
• Signet Rings
• Pendants With Meaning
• Sterling Silver
• Engagement Gifts From Family and Friends
• Getting His Size Right
• FAQs

The Best Engagement Gifts for Him at a Glance

• A men's engagement ring: a tungsten band built to last a lifetime.
• A ring with meaning: the Onyx Round Gem Signet Ring, inspired by the North Star.
• A pendant for the journey: the Compass Gift Set or the North Star Gift Set.
• Real silver: a 3mm Cuban chain in sterling silver.
• From family and friends: the Classic Cuff or a gift set.

Men's Engagement Rings

More men are wearing an engagement ring than ever, and it's one of the most meaningful gifts you can give him: something he'll see every time he looks at his hand. There's no fixed rule on how he wears it. Some men wear a band on the ring finger of the left hand until the wedding, some move it to the right hand once the wedding band goes on, and some simply keep it as their wedding ring. Our guide to the wedding ring finger explains the traditions.

Tungsten: built for everyday

Our tungsten bands are made from one of the hardest metals on earth, so they stand up to everyday life with unmatched strength and scratch resistance. The 7mm Rounded Ring has a smooth, rounded profile, and the 8mm Bevelled Ring has a bevelled outer edge. Both come in silver or 18K gold (rounded, bevelled).

Tungsten: one of the hardest metals on earth, built for everyday wear.

Read more on why tungsten suits men's bands and how long a tungsten band lasts.

Sterling silver and gold vermeil: a precious metal

For a precious metal, our sterling silver bands are handcrafted and hallmarked, and they develop subtle markings over a lifetime that make them personal to him. Choose the 7mm Rounded Ring or the 8mm Bevelled Ring, or the Rounded Ring in 18ct gold vermeil.

Hallmarked sterling silver, handcrafted to last.

Not sure which metal or width suits him? Our guides to the best metal for a men's wedding band, choosing the right width and comfort fit vs regular fit will help. Or browse all our men's wedding rings.

Signet Rings

If a band feels too much like the wedding ring, a signet is the classic alternative. It's a ring with history, and one he can wear on any finger. The Onyx Round Gem Signet Ring frames a North Star in deep onyx with a single hand-set crystal at its core: a symbol of guidance and direction for the next chapter, in silver or gold.

The North Star signet: guidance and direction for the next chapter.

For something simpler, the Round Signet Ring has a polished face and a smooth shank, in silver or gold. See all our signet rings.

Pendants With Meaning

A pendant lets you give him a symbol for what comes next. Each of these comes as a gift set in a luxury gift box, with a matching chain and bracelet.

• Compass Gift Set: for the man who's found his direction. Read what a compass necklace means.
• North Star Gift Set: guidance, and something to come back to. See the North Star collection.
• Enamel Saint Christopher Gift Set: the patron saint of travellers, for the honeymoon and every trip after. Read about the St. Christopher necklace meaning.

Saint Christopher: the patron saint of travellers, for the honeymoon and beyond.

Want the meaning spelled out? The Meaningful Pendant Gift Set comes with a card that explains what his pendant stands for. For more symbols and what they say about him, see our guide to thoughtful jewellery gifts for men.

The Meaningful Pendant Gift Set comes with a card that explains his pendant.

Sterling Silver

If he already wears a chain, give him the one he'll keep forever. The 3mm Cuban chain in sterling silver is handcrafted in 925 silver, and it only gets better with time, which is exactly the point of an engagement gift. Browse our sterling silver collection, or read what 925 means on jewellery.

A sterling silver chain: bought once, worn forever.

Engagement Gifts From Family and Friends

If you're his parent, sibling or best friend, you don't need to compete with the ring. The best gifts here are classic pieces he'll wear for years:

• From his parents: a signet ring or a sterling silver chain, the kind of piece that gets handed down.
• From a brother or sister: a gift set, with everything in one box.
• From a friend: the Classic Cuff, which flexes to fit, so you don't need his size. Our guide to gifts for him under £50 has more ideas.

From family and friends: a cuff that flexes to fit, so there's no size to guess.

Getting married later in life, or for the second time? Keep it timeless: a signet, a band or a cuff will suit him at any age. For the wedding day itself, see our guide to groomsmen gifts, and for gifts for every occasion after, our guide to gifts for husbands and boyfriends.

Getting His Size Right

If you're buying a ring, size matters most. Borrow a ring he already wears on the right finger and measure the inside, or wrap a piece of string around his finger while he's asleep. Tungsten can't be resized like silver can, so it's worth checking twice. Our guide on how to gift men's jewellery walks through it step by step.

When it's ready, add our luxury gift box, bag and wrapping kit at checkout.

Add the gift box, bag and ribbon at checkout.

FAQs

Do men get engagement gifts?

They do, and more often than they used to. Plenty of partners give a gift in return for the ring, and family and friends often mark the news with something he can keep. It doesn't have to match the ring in price: it just has to mean something.

What should I give my fiancé as an engagement gift?

Something he'll wear from now on: a men's engagement ring, a signet ring, a sterling silver chain or a pendant with a meaning that fits your story. Keep it separate from anything he'll wear on the wedding day, so it stays his.

Do men wear engagement rings?

More men do now than ever. There's no fixed rule: some wear a band on the ring finger of the left hand until the wedding, some move it to the right hand once the wedding band goes on, and some simply keep it as their wedding ring.

What is a good engagement gift for a son or brother?

A piece he'll keep for years: a signet ring, a sterling silver chain or a gift set with a pendant that means something. A cuff is a safe choice if you don't know his size.

How do I find his ring size without asking?

Borrow a ring he already wears on the right finger and measure the inside, or wrap a piece of string around his finger while he sleeps. Our guide to gifting men's jewellery walks through both. Tungsten rings can't be resized, so it's worth getting that one right.

Should an engagement gift for him be expensive?

No. It's the thought and the meaning that count. A signet ring or a pendant with a story will mean more than a price tag, and it'll be worn every day.

Where to Go From Here

Pick the piece that fits him and your story, and give it to him while the moment's still new. Shop our men's wedding rings and wedding gifts for men, or browse our men's gift guide for every other occasion.

Planning ahead? See our guides to anniversary gifts by year and Valentine's gifts for him.