Is it time to look for rings?
Congratulations! It’s easy to get caught up in the thrill of buying an engagement ring and planning a proposal but remember: an engagement ring is a significant investment, so make sure you do it correctly.
Whether you’ll be looking for rings with your significant other or on your own, our comprehensive guide will help you locate the right engagement ring.
1. Determine the Shape You Desire
If you know what your significant other desires in terms of diamond form, it will assist you to concentrate on your engagement ring search.
Each shape has a distinct price per carat. If the size is essential to you, you may acquire more carats at a lower price if you pick a shape other than the standard round cut.
Before you go shopping for an engagement ring, educate yourself on ring cuts and have one (or two) preferences in mind.
2. Decide on metal for your band.
Engagement rings (and wedding bands) have traditionally been fashioned of yellow gold, white gold, silver, or platinum, however, rose gold has arisen as a new, modern option in recent years.
While platinum has a similar appearance to silver, it is much more costly due to its higher density (and is also rarer).
Some metals scratch more easily than others, so think about your lifestyle—as well as your budget—before choosing how essential metals are in the end. You should also consider whether you want stones placed in the band(s).
3. Decide on carat size.
The age-old debate over quality vs. quantity applies to engagement rings as well; some people prefer a larger stone to a whiter stone, while others desire the purest diamond imaginable, regardless of carat count.
However, maintain an open mind.
Your significant other may believe they know what they want in terms of size or form, but after trying on rings, they may discover they want something completely different—always it’s different until you see things on your finger in real life.
If you pick a less common carat size, you can save a lot of money.
4. Make sure you properly measured the size
Although it may seem self-evident, make sure you measure both of your ring fingers. You don’t want a ring that restricts your blood flow or, even worse, one that is loose enough to fall off. It should be snug yet not confining.
5. Take into account how your engagement ring that goes with your wedding band.
While it’s easy to get caught up in looking for the ideal diamond, the engagement ring is only half of the equation (or less than half if you’re going for a ring stack).
The second half of your wedding band—you know, the actual sign of your marriage—is sometimes neglected.
Consider the kind of wedding band that would complement your ring.
Because certain engagement rings prevent a band from fitting flush against them, it’s vital to weigh the pros and drawbacks of prong vs pavé and channel-set stones before deciding on an engagement ring type.
6. Don’t get sucked into a trend.
The objective of choosing an engagement ring that is the right match for your future fiancé should be to discover a timeless, traditional sign of your love that will stay forever.
Examine their present jewelry to evaluate what would work best for him. Are they platinum or gold person?
Do they like showy jewelry or more understated pieces? Use their present style to guide you in selecting the piece they’ll want to wear every day for the rest of their life.
Shopping for an engagement ring is a very personal process. Whatever jeweler or boutique you visit in your hunt for the right engagement ring, keep in mind that you will find it if you know what you’re searching for.
Shopping for an engagement ring may be romantic and magical, but it can also be daunting. Having the right education while entering the scenario will help to guarantee that the procedure is largely the former. Wishing you a happy (nearly) engagement!
