Diamond Solitaire Ring

Find the perfect pre-owned diamond solitaire ring at Mallard Jewellers, where timeless elegance meets exceptional value. Our hand-selected collection features a wide variety of cuts, carat weights, and precious metals, allowing you to find a unique engagement ring or special gift that fits your style and budget. Drawing on nearly a century of expertise since 1932, we offer trusted advice, free UK delivery over £50, and in-store support at any of our seven locations across the South East and Midlands.

Why Choose a Pre-Owned Diamond Solitaire Ring?

Buying pre-owned doesn't mean compromising on quality, it means buying smarter. Every solitaire ring in our collection passes through the hands of our in-house jewellery specialists, who inspect the setting, verify the hallmark, and assess the diamond against the 4 Cs before it ever reaches our shelves or website. Choosing pre-owned offers:

• Significant savings compared to buying new, without compromising on craftsmanship or clarity
• Access to vintage and discontinued settings you won't find in any new jewellery collection
• A more sustainable way to buy fine jewellery, giving a beautifully made ring a second life
• The reassurance of nearly 100 years of trading experience behind every valuation and sale

Our Selection by Style & Metal

A solitaire's character comes as much from its setting as its stone. Our range includes classic four-claw and six-claw settings that let maximum light into the diamond, cathedral settings for a raised, architectural look, and low-profile bezel and tension settings for everyday wear. You'll find solitaires set in 18ct yellow gold, 18ct white gold, platinum and rose gold, so whether you're shopping for a traditional engagement ring or a modern take on the classic, there's a setting and metal to match.

Carat weights and stone shapes vary widely across the collection, from delicate round brilliants through to bolder princess, oval and pear cuts, so there's a piece to suit every hand size and budget.

The 4 Cs: A Quick Guide

Every diamond is graded against four key characteristics, and understanding them makes choosing a solitaire much easier:

• Clarity — how free the diamond is of internal or surface marks, graded from Flawless (FL) down to Included (I3)
• Carat — the diamond's weight, with one carat equal to 0.2 grams and split into 100 points
• Colour — graded on a scale from D (colourless) to Z, with the whitest stones commanding the highest value
• Cut — how well the diamond has been shaped and faceted to maximise its brilliance and fire

Our in-store specialists are always on hand to talk you through these in more detail and help you weigh up the trade-offs for your budget.

Services That Set Us Apart

As a family-run jeweller trading since 1932, we back every purchase with:

• Free UK delivery on orders over £50
• In-store viewing and expert advice at any of our seven stores in Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Romford, Ilford, Leicester, Nottingham and Peterborough
• Independent quality checks and authentication on every pre-owned piece we sell
• The option to part-exchange or sell your own jewellery when you're ready for your next piece