If you are planning to pop the big question, then you've still got a big decision to make. It's normal that you'd feel a little nervous. You want everything to be just right, and you also need proper timing to pop the question. You also require a perfect engagement ring. This can be some tricky business for those that have not ventured into this realm before and it is hard to trust the work on commission sales clerks at the jewelry store to say the least. There are a few rules of thumb that you should follow to make the process a bit easier.
The perfect engagement ring should cost an equal amount to three months salary. This is a usual price for engagement rings nowadays. This comes from the diamond cartels that control the market and they know how to price a diamond. So if your monthly salary is $1000, get an engagement ring worth about $3000. Of course you should always go with what you can afford and it is not a good idea to go into a marriage with a huge credit card bill from the purchase, so make a responsible decision but remember that this is a one time deal.
The ring should also complement the personality of your partner. If the person that you are purchasing it for prefers gold then you should not go with silver or platinum. Don't get something that would not fit the person's taste. Make sure that the ring is made of good quality metal too.
The perfect engagement ring should also reflect upon the person wearing it as well. If the recipient likes gold, then get gold. You do not want something that will stand out or look bad on the person's finger to say the least. Also you want to make sure that the quality of the metal is good. There are many pretty rings that turn out to be made of low quality materials these days, so beware.
The stone's cut and clarity are very important. You must know that the quality is far more important than the size of a diamond. Your money will be wasted if you choose to buy a great diamond that has lots of flaws. So make sure you buy a high quality engagement ring.
The perfect engagement ring should cost an equal amount to three months salary. This is a usual price for engagement rings nowadays. This comes from the diamond cartels that control the market and they know how to price a diamond. So if your monthly salary is $1000, get an engagement ring worth about $3000. Of course you should always go with what you can afford and it is not a good idea to go into a marriage with a huge credit card bill from the purchase, so make a responsible decision but remember that this is a one time deal.
The ring should also complement the personality of your partner. If the person that you are purchasing it for prefers gold then you should not go with silver or platinum. Don't get something that would not fit the person's taste. Make sure that the ring is made of good quality metal too.
The perfect engagement ring should also reflect upon the person wearing it as well. If the recipient likes gold, then get gold. You do not want something that will stand out or look bad on the person's finger to say the least. Also you want to make sure that the quality of the metal is good. There are many pretty rings that turn out to be made of low quality materials these days, so beware.
The stone's cut and clarity are very important. You must know that the quality is far more important than the size of a diamond. Your money will be wasted if you choose to buy a great diamond that has lots of flaws. So make sure you buy a high quality engagement ring.
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Jewelry designer and artist Caroline Jasper creates one-of-a-kind colored gemstone jewelry - each piece handcrafted by an artisan.