Engagement ring – What you need to know before purchasing one

Diamonds are eternal and timeless and make for a perfect gift for that special someone in your life. Considered as the most prized of all gemstones, the diamond is a real eye-catcher. An engagement is a symbol of long lasting love and commitment for life and this requires for a big investment, so you must look to purchase wisely. At the same time, we know that an engagement ring is the confirmation of a marriage, and so it should be nothing less than perfect.

So now that we know that an engagement ring is not an easy purchase, it is best to get educated on the style and design of the ring embedded with a sparkling diamond in it. One needs to consider various other aspects as well when it comes to choosing an engagement ring.

There are several ways of selecting the right engagement ring that suits your significant other perfectly. Therefore, you can propose without an engagement ring or simply offer the option of selecting the ring together as a couple.

The first thing you need to consider is the material and the design of the engagement ring in question. The design of the ring not only gives an elegant look to your personality but also depicts enduring love for each other. Settling with the design is an important decision to be made by both the bride and the groom since this engagement ring will be worn forever. The cut of the diamond also needs to be given attention. Be it an emerald cut, princess cut or round brilliant, the design includes the cut with materials of gold, silver or platinum. After all, it is a ring that she has to be comfortable for everyday use.  Some prefer a two toned colour for their engagement rings. You can also have the letter of your names engraved in the ring if you so desire.

An engagement ring can be enhanced with a wide variety of options for designing it. It is therefore best to visit a reputable jeweller or your family jeweller who understands your tastes and offers you a realistic and reasonable price for your purchase. Most of the jewellers allow credit card payments, which lets you pay for your jewellery in instalments.

Deciding on your budget can be stressful and time consuming but purchasing from a reputable jeweller can be the best option to avoid being overcharged. Not only is a diamond a token of love, but it is also happens to be hardest known substance on earth. Engagement rings come with huge price and so diamonds are available in a range of prices. Once you understand the four C’s, i.e. the colour, the clarity, the carat and the cut, it will be easier to decide upon the budget that represents the best value for your ring. Purchasing a diamond engagement ring is an investment and won’t depreciate in value.

Pay attention to what she admires the most, may be the ring that she liked the most in an advertisement or a jewellery shop while she was on a shopping spree. Take a look at her jewellery box and the style she prefers in her jewellery. Apart from these factors, it is important to know her ring size. Imagine proposing with a ring she loves, but is struggling to put on because it doesn’t fit her. What can be more embarrassing? To avoid this embarrassment, take an impression of one of her rings in soap to use as a reference. You can also ask one of her friends for her ring size.

It is best to settle on the design and the material first keeping in mind her preferred style and ring size. Make sure the expenditure matches your budget and don’t forget to choose a reputable jeweller in town. After all, an engagement ring depicts the utmost in commitment and everlasting love.