subject: Before Choosing Your Diamond Engagment Ring Ask Yourself The Following Three Questions [print this page] If you are looking to buy a diamond engagement ring in the near future this article is for you.
Before choosing your ring ask yourself the following three questions:
1/ How much must I spend?
2/ What type and size of diamond must I buy?
3/ What metal should the ring be made of?
Before going any further in your quest these questions must be answered or you will be risking of going around in circles and getting very confused indeed.
The first is not a problem as it involves you in particular so establish some sort of budget before going ahead.
The second will depend on two parameters, the first on your budget and the second on the type of design of ring your intended has in mind.
The third again will depend on the colour of the ring, yellow is easy as it will be in yellow gold, in 9ct, 14ct or 18ct and if it is white you have the choice of ordinary white gold, quality white gold or platinum. Some people are allergic to the nickel used as an alloy in ordinary white gold so this will reduce your choice to the remaining two.
So you have spoken to your intended and you now have a good idea as to what is required. By the way you really don't actually need to discuss it with her but you can window shop and she will comment on different styles in order to give you a good idea as to what she does and doesn't like in terms of ring design.
Armed with this information you will need to find a good trustworthy jeweller to supply, guide and advise you into the acquisition of the appropriate diamond engagement ring.
The internet will give you a wide variety of suppliers but many of them are simply high street jewellers with an online presence.
The diamond(s) contained in your ring will be the single most important expenditure so it is important that your supplier is well positioned within the industry in order to supply at the most competitive prices. Furthermore this supplier will need to know his 'stuff' so go for one with as much 'diamond' experience possible.
One of the best online suppliers is www.JewelleryWebShop.co.uk who are specialised diamond cutters first and jewellers second. Well worth contacting them.
