Buying an Engagement Ring
Deciding to ask your girlfriend to marry you is a big decision, if not the biggest decision of your life. Now that you know you want to spend the rest of your life together, the next step is choosing a ring that makes this thought a reality. For most men, buying an engagement ring will be their first venture into the confusing world of fine jewelry. While we can’t explain every detail here, we hope this guide will be a handy reference to help you choose the perfect engagement ring.
Establish a Budget
Before even starting the research process the first thing you will need to do is establish a budget that works for you. Keep in mind you will still have quite a few expenses to pay that are associated with the future wedding, so the worst thing you could do would be to spend all of your hard-earned savings on the ring. Engagement rings are supposed to be the ultimate symbol of love, and your significant other will more than likely be more blown away by the style and romance than she will be by the price. Having a budget will also be helpful for the sales staff at any jewelry store to select the correct rings for you to examine.
Decide on A Stone
Traditionally engagement rings are made with diamonds, and when you begin shopping around for rings this is going to be the vast majority of the stones you will see. Again, this comes down to your significant other’s style, so a sapphire, opal, or pearl may be more suitable for her. You may have heard the term ‘Four C’s’ in relation to ring shopping. This stands for cut, color, clarity, and carat. When you are looking for a diamond those four terms will definitely come up, and your jeweler will help you decide on the best possible stone in accordance with your budget.
Choose the Shape
After you have decided on a stone, you will need to pick out a shape in which that stone has been cut. The most common shapes to choose from, especially for diamonds are round, princess, pear, and oval. Most stones will fall into those four categories, but there are multiple variations and subsets that you may see throughout your search.
Choose a Setting & Style
The stone is only one part of what makes a ring beautiful, memorable, and striking. What comes next is the setting, which will determine where the stones are placed and how they will be displayed. The most common types of metals used for engagement ring settings are white gold, gold, rose gold, platinum, and palladium. Your jeweler will be able to help you decide which type of metal will look best with the stone or stones have chosen. Your jeweler will also be able to help you pick out a design for the setting, which will be determined by how much you know about your partner’s style. The most important thing to remember is you are not in this alone. Enlist the help of friends family and jewelry experts to make sure you are getting a ring your partner will absolutely love.
The most important thing to remember is you are not in this alone. Enlist the help of friends’ family and the jewelry experts at Legacy & Co Jewelers to make sure you are getting a ring your partner will absolutely love. Our years of experience in creating the best type of engagement ring for her will pay off for years to come.
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