8/8/11

How To Choose An Engagement Ring

By Adriana Noton


Buying the right engagement ring for the love of your life can be stressful. You may think you won't find the one she really wants, but don't worry. These are some great tips to help you find it.

The size is important to know. It can be hard to tell this unless you can find a ring she already owns and steal it away while you go shopping. If you can take with you a friend or family member that is a similar height, weight and size. If you're still not sure, buy a larger size so she can have it made smaller, that's an easy fix.

Try to think if your fiance has given you any hints as to what she wants, because she probably has. If not, try to bring along a female friend or family member that knows her well. Second, don't be discouraged about the taste you have. You know your fiance well, think about the clothes she loves to wear, that is a good starting point. Once you start looking you will be able to get a feel for how she'll like each one, you will know when you've found the right ring.

If your fiance wears jewelry often, look at the color of the metal and take note. Her ring should probably be the same color. Jewelry comes in gold, white gold, rose gold and platinum. Platinum and white gold are a silver look alike, but higher quality than sterling silver jewelry. Rose gold is a darker, richer color than gold, similar to a brass or copper color.

Jewelry is often mostly adorned with diamonds. Some cultures choose to have the engagement ring be a center diamond with two of her birthstone gems on the side in a smaller size. It symbolizes blessings to the couple. Also look for rings like a center blue sapphire or gem framed in diamonds, it is a popular style and may be something your fiance would like. Before you shop figure out her favorite color and her birthstone as this may help you pick.

Square stones are also called emerald, cushion or princess cuts. A round stone is popular, a stand alone center diamond is called a solitaire style and is most popular. There is also the marquis cut which is an oval shape that is pointed at each tip and regular rounded oval shaped stones.

Budget for the ring can also be a huge factor in decision making. Remember platinum is usually the more expensive metal, choose yellow or white gold. Spending money on a piece with 1 carat of smaller diamonds is probably a better bet, you can find a half carat or so center stone with the rest of the carats being detail around the center stone. Go for detail with gemstones and or smaller diamonds for beauty without the big price.

Remember when buying the engagement ring is it important to keep in mind how your fiance will view it. You are buying this to show your love to her, that is the most important thing, not diamonds or money.




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