The only thing that can make a man more nervous than his wedding day is the thought of pouring over engagement rings in search of just the right one. A great deal of women have spent hours looking at engagement rings in jewellery stores and magazines. Women often dream of their wedding day, even as early as childhood, imagining what the proposal and the ring will be like.
No pressure, gentlemen. If you are just beginning your quest to find the right one, it's not as difficult as you may think. The following information will help calm your fears and educate you about the ring itself.
It is an Investment
Engagement rings are intended to be worn forever. You have to look at this as an investment and not a mere purchase. Do you have to take out a loan? Not necessarily. It is customary for potential grooms to spend between one and three months of their salary on an engagement ring. This may not be realistic for everyone. Looking at budget and payments are a necessity no matter how unromantic it may sound. She will be a lot more disturbed at the financial mess that can ensue if you reach way beyond your financial limits.
Understanding Her Personal Style
The amount of money you spend is completely pointless if you do not give her the type of ring she is expecting. Notice what she makes a fuss over when she sees other people's rings or when she passes a jewellery store in the mall. If you truly have no clue, then ask her what her preferences are. Information may need to be gathered over time, especially if you don't want the proposal to be a surprise. Here are some things to consider:
Colour of the setting:Diamond engagement rings are set in either white gold, yellow gold or platinum. Platinum has the look of white gold but is more valuable. You can generally find out the colour of gold she prefers just by noticing her current jewellery.Engagement ring styles: Engagement rings are available in the traditional solitaire diamond setting, which is one diamond generally set on a thin band. There are also varieties to this style, which include wider bands, or bands that also include channel set diamonds on either side of the main stone. Is she more traditional and classic in her taste? If so, a single, elegant stone may be the perfect engagement ring for her. On the other hand, if she is more on the artsy side, she may be dreaming of a ring that has a bit more going on. A solitaire stone set among a row or two of complimentary diamonds may be just the engagement ring for her.
The cut of the centre stone: The centre stone in any engagement ring is the focal point. A few of the more common cuts include round, marquis cut, square, and oval. Depending on the setting, different cuts of the centre stone diamond can help create a particular look. A marquis cut diamond is often seen as elegant, while a square cut diamond is almost regal (think royalty) Keep in mind that a round stone, because it is cut uniformly all the way around, will always be the most brilliant cut.
The quality of the diamonds: Diamond quality is not as difficult to understand as you may think. Yes, there are different grades of diamonds and levels of clarity, but a good fact to keep in mind is this: If a diamond engagement ring looks clear, brilliant, and beautiful to the naked eye when you are viewing it for purchase, that's how it will continue to look through the years. First, find the cut of the centre diamond and the setting you like. After you have the engagement ring selected you can spend some time learning about grades of diamonds.
We hope this information has been helpful as you take that first step towards the 'big day' by selecting the engagement ring that is perfect for her.
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