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[H947]How To Choose Engagement Ring

by Nati Roberts, Nat

Of all the pieces of jewelry that you will ever have to purchase the most important one of all is her engagement ring. This is the ring that she will carry with her and most likely wear for the rest of her life. At least as long as things go the way you are planning! Choosing the right ring is going to make your life much happier and she will be able to feel proud every time that she walks out of the house.

In order to choose the right engagement ring you need to know what she likes. Find out what her tastes are in jewelry because there are many different kinds of rings out there on the market today. Some of the rings are every traditional and stately and others are more modern and interesting. The choice is yours but if she doesn't like it that can be pretty bad for you both. It is a very important thing to learn just what kind of ring she will like the best. So how can you find this out without asking her?

Talk to her family and friends. Let them know what you are planning and make sure that they don't say anything! They most likely have a good idea of what she will like the best. Ask if there is a type of ring or a shape of stone that she has always talked of. Perhaps she has always wanted a trinity engagement ring or a princess cut solitaire diamond, or maybe she wants some colored gems in her engagement ring. Find out these kinds of things before you go shopping for the ring and you will have a much better chance of choosing appropriately.

If you have a definite idea of the engagement ring that you want to get for her and you cannot find it in any stores then you are going to have to look into getting it custom made. There are many jewelers, most of the higher end ones, that will be able to do design the perfect ring for your favorite woman. They can help you bring to life any ideas that you have in mind. We are talking about talented and creative designers who have been doing this kind of thing for years. If you are ready to take the matter into your own hands then you need to get a fantastic designer to work on your engagement ring. This also adds a personal touch that no store bought ring can do.

If you want to pick the way the ring works but you do not want to go to the time and expense that a custom ring can cost you can choose to put it together yourself. There are all kinds of website that will allow you to customize an engagement ring in just a couple of minutes. The choices that you will get to choose from will not be as advanced as a true custom ring, but you will be able to choose the shape and size of the diamond, as well as the setting and the kind of gold.

- Choosing the gem for your engagement ring
- Type and style of your gem

The diamond is still the number one choice of couples for their engagement rings. But your engagement and wedding rings don't have to be limited to a diamond. There are other precious stones that also work well in rings. Options include sapphires, rubies, tourmaline or garnet.

The following are the most popular shapes for wedding and engagement rings: Round, Princess, Emerald, Asscher, Marquise, Oval, Radiant, Pear, Heart and Cushion.

Choosing the engagement ring style.

Once you decide on a center stone, you need to decide the setting that your stone will be showcased in. The 2 most important factors for choosing a setting is metal type and setting style.

Metal type

The two most common types are gold and platinum. While gold offers more choice in regards to colour (you can get engagement rings made in white, yellow or rose gold), platinum is a white metal in an almost pure form which makes it long-wearing. Its durability makes it a great choice for engagement and wedding rings. Platinum is more expensive than a gold ring setting.

Setting Style

There are also many options when it comes to style: Solitaire: One stone, Side stones: One stone flanked by many smaller stones or Three-stone: Three large stones or 1 large stone in between two smaller stones.

Setting your budget.

You shouldn't go into debt trying to pay for your engagement and wedding rings. A common rule is to spend two to three month's salary on the ring, but this is only a guideline and you should only spend what you can reasonably afford.

There are many ways to get the best engagement ring for your price. The factors that affect price are the “Four Cs” – Cut: The way it is cut to have brilliance, Color: The lack of colour in the gem (colorless is most ideal in a diamond), Clarity: Whether the gem has small inclusions or flaws that can be seen, and Carat Weight: The size of the gem. Finding the perfect combination for your budget is the best way to ensure you are choosing engagement and wedding rings sparkle.

Choosing a wedding band

While some engagement rings come with wedding bands in a set, you may have to buy your band separately.

Men's wedding band

Finding this wedding band is easier because this is the only ring the man has. The thickness of the band and the durability are important factors as well as whether it will be a plain metal band or include diamonds.

Women's wedding band

Choosing a woman's wedding band can be a bit more complicated. A good rule to stick to is to match the types of metal they are made from to ensure they are the same colour and quality. If you choose a wedding band with diamonds, it's also a good idea to purchase a band with diamonds of the same colour and clarity as the engagement ring.

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