subject: Diamond Engagement Rings - Choosing The Right Ring For Your Fianc [print this page] When you propose, you'll want to have a ringWhen you propose, you'll want to have a ring. But diamond engagement rings are tricky things. How do you find the one she'll love 'til death do us part?
The first thing you should do is look at her existing jewelry. Does she like ornate jewelry or does she keep it simple? If she works with her hands, she may need you to consider the tasks she routinely performs when you choose the ring. For instance, a dental hygienist may not want a ring with prongs because they can snag people as she's working.
Another clue as to what she will like in a engagement ring is what color jewelry she wears most often. If she's a gold person, traditional gold diamond engagement rings are a good choice. But, if she wears mostly silver, consider a platinum or white gold ring.
Then, you'll have to pick out the shape of the diamond. Almost three quarters of diamond engagement rings are cut in the shape of a circle. There are good reasons for this. If you choose a prong setting, the circle cut can be set with six prongs (other settings are held by only four). This means the ring is attached quite securely to the ring itself.
But other shapes of diamonds are popular too. For instance, the Princess diamond, a square cut, is the favorite shape for many brides. If your bride to be has short fingers, you may want to consider an Oval or Marquis cut because these diamonds elongate the hands.
After you settle on the cut, you'll want to decide on a setting. I've already mentioned the prong setting for diamond solitaires, but you have other choices as well. For instance, the Bezel setting encases the diamond in the same metal the ring is made of. The Pave setting literally "paves" the ring in diamonds. Cluster settings feature more than one diamond or a diamond and other precious jewels.
The thickness of the ring depends on both the setting and the hands of the woman you're going to marry. Diamond engagement rings that have more than one stone tend to be thicker. But thick rings do not look good on women who have short, stubby fingers.
The final thing that you absolutely must consider is what ring size she wears. Ring sizes range from 5 to 12. Most rings in jewelry stores come standard in size 7, but all can be adjusted to fit your fiancs finger. If you want your bride to be to be able to wear the ring right off the bat, you should take one of the rings she wears to the jeweler to have it sized when you pick out the ring.
Diamond wedding rings are an heirloom that will stay in the family for generations. Picking the right ring for the right woman is well worth your time and effort.
