Author: MJT
Picking a Diamond Engagement Ring to be Proud Of
A diamond engagement ring has been a symbol of marriage for
many centuries. In modern times, it can be one of the most important purchases
that a person makes in their lives. The standard rule of thumb is that you’re
supposed to spend two months salary on the ring. Any more or less and people
might begin to talk. But in this age, two months salary can go a long way. So
what do you do?
Boning Up On Ring Basics
So you’ve gone through your entire life without ever even
thinking about jewelry and what makes a good diamond? Well join the club.
Luckily there are resources out there for you. The first thing that any one
should do before shelling out the money on a diamond engagement ring is to
learn the basics.
The first question you must ask yourself is “Do I even know
what kind of ring they’d like?” It’s natural to want to surprise her with a
ring that you’ve picked out but if you choose the wrong one, it can kill what
should be a very special moment. Don’t be afraid to ask her the question first
and then choose a ring together, it’s not quite as spontaneous but at least you
know she’ll be getting the diamond engagement ring she truly wants.
After you’ve figured that out it’s time to learn about the
four C’s: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat. All of these qualities are important
when choosing the proper diamond; make sure you know what you’re looking at so
that when the salesperson addresses issues that are somewhat complex, you can
at least relate.
Custom Design
Many retailers out there will allow you to custom design a
ring for your soon-to-be-life partner ensuring that your ring will be one of a
kind. There are even some places online that will let you do it so that you can
see exactly how it will look. Of course, you’ll have to use your imagination to
figure out how it would look on your partner’s finger but you were going to do
that anyway, right?
Break Tradition
Weddings are a very big deal when it comes to tradition and
I’m sure that you’ve met one person in your life at least that is incredibly
traditional. Who says that person has to be you though? Remember that this is
YOUR purchase and it is going to be YOUR wedding. Make your diamond engagement
ring special and unique!
More and more people are leaning towards the more non
traditional approach and buying rings that do not have diamonds in them but
other stones instead. Yellow gold used to be all the rage, now there’s white
gold to think about as well. Be creative here and show your partner that you
think of them as a one of a kind treasure, just like the one of a kind ring
that you present.
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