Choosing the engagement ring for your fiance can be difficult. It may be hard to know exactly what kind of taste she has. But there are a lot of ways to help make the process easier for you.
Sizing the ring can be the hardest part of the process. If you can borrow a ring she owns and that you know fits her, great, take it with you to size at the store. Ask someone to come with you that is a similar height, weight and shape so they can try it on. Always remember it is easier to buy a half size or size up and have it made smaller to fit her too.
Try to think if your fiance has given you any hints as to what she wants, because she probably has. If not, try to bring along a female friend or family member that knows her well. Second, don't be discouraged about the taste you have. You know your fiance well, think about the clothes she loves to wear, that is a good starting point. Once you start looking you will be able to get a feel for how she'll like each one, you will know when you've found the right ring.
Remember engagement rings come in gold, rose gold, platinum, and white gold. White gold and platinum are silver, but they are much higher quality than sterling silver rings you may see. Rose gold is a deeper color than standard gold, it is almost a brass color. If your fiance has jewelry she wears often, look for that same color, it's probably what she wants.
Diamonds are the standard for most engagement pieces. However, some countries go for a diamond in the center, and the woman's birthstone gem to sit on each side of the diamond. This is meant for good luck in your marriage. It has since become more popular to have the center stone to be a gemstone and surrounding it with regular smaller diamonds. Figure out her birthstone and her favorite color as a starting point.
You can find square cuts stones, called princess, emerald or cushion cuts. A round cut is also popular. A round center stone by itself is called a solitaire ring, and is popular with a single diamond. You can also find a marquis cut which is an oval shape that has points at each end. You can also find rounded oval stones in various sizes.
Money you have to spend is important to consider. Platinum is often more expensive than gold. Try to spend money on a ring with details and more sparkle, like a smaller center diamond with smaller diamonds detailing the rest of the ring. Also using a gemstone as the center stone and adding smaller diamonds as the frame to it may cut costs but still be beautiful.
Remember when buying the engagement ring is it important to keep in mind how your fiance will view it. You are buying this to show your love to her, that is the most important thing, not diamonds or money.
Sizing the ring can be the hardest part of the process. If you can borrow a ring she owns and that you know fits her, great, take it with you to size at the store. Ask someone to come with you that is a similar height, weight and shape so they can try it on. Always remember it is easier to buy a half size or size up and have it made smaller to fit her too.
Try to think if your fiance has given you any hints as to what she wants, because she probably has. If not, try to bring along a female friend or family member that knows her well. Second, don't be discouraged about the taste you have. You know your fiance well, think about the clothes she loves to wear, that is a good starting point. Once you start looking you will be able to get a feel for how she'll like each one, you will know when you've found the right ring.
Remember engagement rings come in gold, rose gold, platinum, and white gold. White gold and platinum are silver, but they are much higher quality than sterling silver rings you may see. Rose gold is a deeper color than standard gold, it is almost a brass color. If your fiance has jewelry she wears often, look for that same color, it's probably what she wants.
Diamonds are the standard for most engagement pieces. However, some countries go for a diamond in the center, and the woman's birthstone gem to sit on each side of the diamond. This is meant for good luck in your marriage. It has since become more popular to have the center stone to be a gemstone and surrounding it with regular smaller diamonds. Figure out her birthstone and her favorite color as a starting point.
You can find square cuts stones, called princess, emerald or cushion cuts. A round cut is also popular. A round center stone by itself is called a solitaire ring, and is popular with a single diamond. You can also find a marquis cut which is an oval shape that has points at each end. You can also find rounded oval stones in various sizes.
Money you have to spend is important to consider. Platinum is often more expensive than gold. Try to spend money on a ring with details and more sparkle, like a smaller center diamond with smaller diamonds detailing the rest of the ring. Also using a gemstone as the center stone and adding smaller diamonds as the frame to it may cut costs but still be beautiful.
Remember when buying the engagement ring is it important to keep in mind how your fiance will view it. You are buying this to show your love to her, that is the most important thing, not diamonds or money.
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