Easy Steps for Choosing the Right Engagement Ring
Choosing engagement rings can be stressful and time consuming. It’s one of the most important items you will ever buy. There is a lot of research that goes into purchasing engagement rings and you want to make sure you are not only educated on the quality, but are also aware of your intended’s personal style to ensure you choose something that she loves.
There are a few steps that can be helpful along your way to purchasing the perfect engagement ring:
–Budget: Figure out what you want to spend. The traditional thought is to spend about two month’s salary. Some of you may want to spend less and some may want to spend more. This ring is a symbol of your love and commitment , but if you cannot realistically afford the exact ring you would like to purchase right now, then look into smaller or modified versions. The largest expense of the ring is the diamond. You must be willing to pay for quality. Many people upgrade their ring in the future when they have greater financial flexibility.
–Style.Figure out your girlfriends personal style. Take a look at the jewelry she currently wears. Is it mostly silver? Then a platinum or palladium ring would be right for her. If she wears mostly gold, then this is your best bet. Is her style glam, vintage, understated? Certain diamond shapes sparkle more than others and you can choose a ring with just one diamond, called a solitaire, or look for something with more bling. Take a look at her clothes to give you an idea. Asking a close friend of hers for counsel is another great way to gauge the style of ring she would want and find out her ring size. Some men also choose to buy a loose diamond to present with the proposal and then shop for the setting together.
–Research: Diamond Ideals offers a comprehensive guide to diamonds, focusing on all aspects from what makes a diamond special to the manufacturing process to what certification means. The most important things to learn are the Four C’s: Carat weight, Color, Clarity, and Cut. You can find out more now by visiting our education pages (or check back to this blog for more information). Look through pictures and mark down the ones you feel are right for you. If you can not pick a specific setting then Diamond Ideals can customize one for you. Just send us a sketch or show us pictures of various rings that you like and we will create the ring of your dreams. Then it is time to choose the diamond. With some basic information, we can help you navigate the 4 C’s and guide you to your perfect stone.
–Purchase: It is important to work with a reputable jeweler who you trust. Check with friends, do Google research on the company, check their testimonials and make sure your diamond is appraised. Diamond Ideals provides a wealth of information and pictures on each diamond to help you make an informed and confident decision. This includes evaluation and grading tools used by jewelers and gemologists and an extensive analysis and report not offered by most jewelers. We offer over 30,000 diamonds in our search engine, all of which are graded by the GIA, AGS or EGL. All of Diamond Ideals’ ELITE Ideal Cut diamonds are graded by the AGS as Ideal which means that they are cut to create the perfect balance between brilliance and dispersion of light. Elite Ideal Cuts come with a lifetime upgrade policy. Another important step before sealing the deal is to find out about the return policy. Diamond Ideals offers a very generous 30 Day, no-questions-asked Money Back Guarantee on every diamond we sell. We’re sure you’ll have a successful proposal, but be sure to do your research.
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