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Engagement Ring Shopping? How To Choose the Perfect Ring

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Choosing the perfect wedding ring for your partner is not just about making sure it matches their personal style. There are other factors to consider while also sticking to your budget!

Engagement Ring Shopping? How To Choose the Perfect Ring
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If you’re looking for assistance in selecting the perfect engagement ring for your sweetie, check out these practical tips for engagement ring shopping.

Get Help!

It helps to get advice from one of your partner’s friends or loved ones. Your partner may have discussed the details of their dream ring with their closest companions, so it’s always a good idea to check in. Often, a trusted friend can help you figure out what style of ring would most match your partner’s jewelry and fashion tastes. This not only concerns the type of diamond, but also the metal used in the ring’s band, such as rose gold or platinum.

How your partner views engagement rings, in general, is also important and will influence your budget. Some women prefer a simple, subtle design instead of something flashy. Your partner may feel like spending a huge amount on a ring is unnecessary, and that your money would be better invested elsewhere. It’s important to get a better idea of what your partner likes from those closest to her so you can settle on a ring that they’ll love and that your wallet can actually afford.

Make it Pretty But Practical

Don’t get so excited about the ring that you go overboard and overspend. If her line of work requires her to use her hands a lot, a flashy ring that has sharp corners or contains a raised diamond is not the safest choice. Consider her lifestyle and hobbies so that you prevent the ring from getting damaged or being uncomfortable for her to wear. If she’s going to wear it every day, it needs to be practical and comfortable for her lifestyle!

Be Sure to Get the Size Right

When surprising your partner with a gorgeous engagement ring, you don’t want to dampen the celebration by the ring being an incorrect size. This doesn’t mean you should go shopping for the engagement ring with your partner or that you should be obvious about taking their ring measurement – it’s much more romantic to figure out the size on your own.

Look through your partner’s jewelry box for a ring they wear on their fourth finger. If they don’t wear rings on this finger, then find another ring, such as one worn on her middle finger which will be a little larger but a valuable guide for your jeweler. Looking through her jewelry collection will also help you choose the right metal – if your partner owns many silver pieces, it would be unwise to choose something else, such as gold, that will clash with her jewelry.

Find the Optimum Proportions

While many couples have a vague idea of their ideal diamond carat weight for an engagement ring, it’s helpful to see the visual proportions of various diamond sizes on a real-life hand!

To help clarify what diamonds look like in different shapes and sizes, check out these helpful images that show multiple carat weights on one hand from Brilliant Earth.  Anyone shopping for diamonds can really benefit from seeing this clear carat guide!

Know Your Diamonds

You need to know the 4Cs of diamonds to make the most beautiful and valuable purchase. The 4Cs are carat, color, clarity, and cut. Clarity refers to how free the diamond is of flaws, and you want to view it under fluorescent as well as natural lighting to be sure it is as flawless as possible. Color is important when choosing a diamond: it should be as clear as possible without much of a yellow tint as this increases the diamond’s value. Cut shouldn’t be confused with shape as it refers to the way the diamond sparkles – look for an “Excellent” or “Ideal” diamond cut grade for the ultimate brilliance.

Follow the above tips to remove the stress of engagement ring shopping and settle on the best diamond ring for your partner!


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