subject: Engagement Ring Advice [print this page] Your engagement and wedding rings are some of the most important purchases youll make in your life. Its becoming more popular for couples to decide to become engaged in an off-hand manner and then head down to the jeweler to choose the engagement ring together. But still women feel there's something special about wearing a ring that their partner has chosen especially for them.
To help you navigate the confusing world of colors, styles, shapes and stones illustrated below is the guide to buying an engagement ring:
* DECIDE A BUDGET
No doubt an engagement ring is the indicator of the love shared between two people; still it is important to figure out what you can reasonably spend. You just cannot be blinded by your love hence a budget has made. You must spend what you feel comfortable spending.
* JUDGE HER STYLE AND PREFERENCE
Buying an engagement ring can be an endless task with so many options and choices available. The best way is to look at the jewelry your sweetheart wears on daily basis. If she wears silver jewelry with abstract designs then look for a platinum engagement ring. If she wears few gold pieces then opt for a modern but simple designed engagement ring. If you have trouble deciding, considering bringing along someone who knows your sweetheart well, a few pictures of her, or some of her favorite pieces of jewelry can also be helpful.
* CONSIDER THE SHAPE OF HER FINGERS
Women with long fingers can easily wear bold ring styles. Women with large hands should avoid extremely delicate settings. Those with short fingers prefer elongated diamonds such as marquise or oval, which make their fingers, look sleek.
* SELECT THE APPROPRIATE STONE
Most of the cost of an engagement ring is in its stone. If you're buying a diamond engagement ring, you should be an educated consumer, and know about cut, clarity, carat, and color. Two diamonds can look similar yet have different costs.
* CONSIDER GEMSTONES
Though diamonds are forever but the other stones are also lasting and look beautiful in engagement rings. Colored gemstones are very attractive and look elegant as the main stone or when surrounding a diamond. They can make the engagement ring look larger for a lesser amount.
* CHOOSE A SHAPE
A classic round diamond solitaire engagement ring is extremely popular. But there are also hearts and other shapes that you might find perfect for your engagement ring. When you consider engagement rings look for something that sparkles and catches you eye.
* SELECT THE METAL
The metal of an engagement ring can affect its style as much as the diamond. You will have to decide between Gold, White Gold, and Platinum engagement rings. Gold is the most popular choice owing to its classic looks and durability. For those who dont like the traditional look of gold and are looking for something more durable, platinum is the best choice. But platinum costs considerably more. White gold is a good and more affordable alternative, though it lacks the steely whiteness of platinum.
