You found 'the one', and now you just need to find an engagement ring that will be adored for the rest of your lives. No pressure. Our Guys Guide to buying an Engagement Ring gives practical, manly advice on buying the right ring for that epic proposal.
ESTABLISH YOUR BUDGET
RESEARCH HER STYLE
Look at the jewellery your loved one wears on a daily basis, does she wear intricate silver earrings or bold gold statement necklaces? Take note of her style and keep in mind when you go shopping.
SAME-SEX? SAME STORY
Does he wear much in the line of jewellery? When he does it simple or go for more decorative pieces. Do you want to have matching rings, then you'll have to consider blending both your styles.
PLAN AHEAD
Don't forget these things take time. You may need to save up, and it could take several weeks to your jewellers to set the stone, do any engraving or custom design tour ring.
Pick Your Metal
If you've done your research, you'll know the kind of metal your loved one would prefer. There are so many options from gold, white or rose gold, to platinum and even titanium.
Pick The setting
Selecting the style of an engagement ring might be the most daunting part. As a starting point, consider your significant other's dressing style, choice of accessories which might prove to be helpful to understand what kind of ring they might prefer.
Pick A Gemstone
There's a multitude of reasons to choose a Gemstone Engagement Ring. Go the Gemstone route to set your engagement ring apart. A gemstone ring can showcase your partner's favourite colour, their birthstone, or a remembrance of a special memory, or just because Gemstones are gorgeous.
sapphire
ruby
emerald
morganite
shopping for a traditional diamond
color
Diamonds that are white, containing little or no colour, receive higher quality grades than those with visible colour.
cut
The cut of a diamond determines its brilliance. Put simply, the better a diamond is cut, the more sparkle it will have.
clarity
Almost all diamonds have tiny inclusions. Diamonds with few or no inclusions receive the highest clarity grades.
carat weight
This is the term with people are most familiar with but bear in mind that carat is specifically a measure of a diamond's weight.
Choose a shape
APPRAISE
Get a gemological appraisal that states the value of the ring.
CERTIFY
Get a certificate from an independent diamond grading facility.
PROTECT
Insure the ring, either with an independent ring specialist or on your home insurance.
CONTACT US
If you are still having a tough time figuring out the Perfect Engagement Ring for your dreamy proposal, just Book A Consultation with one of our Diamond Experts who will assist you in finding the perfect piece for your perfect one.
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