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Things to Know Before Buying an Engagement Ring

Published: Jun 23, 2022
Things to Know Before Buying an Engagement Ring
Author: 
The Team
True love and a sparkling engagement are expected components of any proposal. And while getting to know someone with whom you're interested in committing the rest of your life may be easy, getting to know their family and accepting the challenges inevitable with this, among other things, might not be. If you want to show your commitment to someone, what better way than with a piece of jewelry? Here are some things you should know before finding the perfect gift.

Lifestyle:
The engagement ring you choose will be on her hand every day for several years, if not her whole life. Most women dislike having to remove their rings for jobs, athletics, or activities, but consider how the ring would blend into her daily routine. As an example: her job, her daily activities, and more.

Don't Guess The Ring Size:
Consider this: you’re on your knees. You ask the love of your life to say those four precious terms, and they embrace graciously and joyfully. When you slip the ring over their finger, a tear falls down your cheek as you realize it will not go past the knuckle. It’s a typical blunder that isn’t the end of the world. However, if you’re the sort who spends months preparing the ideal proposal, it’s worth it to get every last detail just right. If you see a ring that already suits your loved one’s ring finger, check an online size guide before taking it to engagement ring stores or diamond stores. Do not leave such details.

Shape And Setting Style:
The shape of your center stone and the design of your setting have the most influence on the style of your engagement ring. Form refers to the shape of your diamond core stone (such as circular, oval, princess, emerald, and so on), and each shape has a different look. The setting of your engagement ring will also affect its look. Settings can be retro, vintage-inspired, futuristic, one-of-a-kind, or some combination of the above.

Do Not Go Solo:
The most significant consideration when purchasing an engagement ring is the individual with whom you are purchasing it. No pressure, but if anything goes as planned, they’ll be wearing it for the rest of their life, so you need to be confident they’ll love it for the rest of their lives. The most certain way to know is to go ring shopping together. If the apparent disadvantage of spoiling the surprise puts you off, try seeking advice from a trustworthy friend or family member. There is no such thing as so many second opinions – just make sure you pick someone who can keep the secret.

 
The 4C's:
The “four C’s” is a phrase you’ll hear a lot while researching engagement rings, particularly diamonds. The four C’s are used to rate and sell diamonds. These are the four C’s: cut, carat, color, and clarity. They’re good to understand because they help you understand the quality of a ring as well as its price. 

Cut: A measurement of how well a diamond is cut, which influences how well it captures light.

Color: The degree to which a white diamond is colorless.

Clarity: It is a grading system that determines how polished a diamond is both internally and externally.

Carat: A weight scale that will help you determine the size of a diamond.

Consider Alternatives For Mined Diamonds:
There are several alternatives to mined diamonds that can be used as engagement ring stones. Lab grown diamonds, for example, are becoming more common. Although they have the same elegance and longevity as other diamonds, they cost about 30% less than mined diamonds of comparable size.

Your Budget:
Until you start looking at patterns online or going to a jewelry shop, you can find out how much you can afford to spend on a ring. If you type, how much can I spend on an engagement ring? into your browser’s search bar, you’ll get random guidelines like paying one or three months’ salary don’t do it. The best sum to spend on a ring is whatever you deem is appropriate.

Select The Metal:
You have a variety of choices when it comes to choosing the metal for your loved ones and sometimes what glitters is not actually gold Gold is one of the most versatile metals. Traditionally people choose yellow gold, but many believe white gold is more diverse because it can be alloyed to make it stronger and give it another color. Your choice will ultimately depend on the style you're aiming for but rose gold, which gets its pinkish hue from copper mixed with gold, is often a popular choice because of the balance it strikes between fashionable & timeless. If your partner likes silver jewelry then white might be a better option.
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