Birmingham is one of the UK’s strongest destinations for engagement-ring shopping, particularly if you want access to independent workshops, bespoke design and a broad range of diamonds without limiting yourself to traditional high-street jewellers. The city’s historic Jewellery Quarter remains the natural starting point: more than 700 jewellers operate in the district, with Vyse Street, Warstone Lane and Augusta Street forming its main shopping cluster. For couples shopping at the luxury end, Birmingham is especially appealing because you can compare finished rings, loose diamonds, lab-grown stones and custom-made designs within a relatively compact area. The best approach is to spend one day browsing several jewellers, then return for a second…