What is one of the things that would always be remembered and talked about while you are married? There are many things but the marriage proposal will definitely be one of them. If you are like a lot of men then you are probably rehearsing the lines of your proposal to make sure you get it just right. The ring is just as important and you should plan the ring selection just as carefully as the proposal. This article will teach you how to buy the best engagement ring for your budget.
One of the first things you need to figure out is your budget. Don’t listen to the sales people that tells you that you should spend two months of salary on an engagement ring. Keep a budget in mind what you feel comfortable with and try and stay in that range.
To select a ring you should know about the four C’s. Color, clarity, cut, and carat size. All of these will have an effect on the price of the ring. Some rings have a noticeable color and if this is the case the diamond will be less valuable. Clarity refers to the number of flaws or inclusions in the diamond. The fewer inclusions there are the more valuable the diamond will be. The cut refers to the reflective quality of the diamond and ranges from ideal to fair and poor. A higher-quality cut will reflect more light and give the diamond its brilliance. Carat refers to the size of the diamond. Most engagement rings are one carat.
After you selected the diamond the next step is to choose the perfect setting. Some of the choices include, channel, prong, flush or cluster. You also need to select a metal for the setting and some popular choices are white gold, yellow gold, platinum and titanium.
If you know your girlfriend’s taste in jewelry then you already know half of how to buy the best diamond engagement ring for her. The ring is for her and you should buy something she would adore. Look at the type of jewelry she already wears. Is it flashy, white gold, silver or yellow gold maybe? This will give you an idea of the setting to choose. A sneaky trick is to make a comment about her friend’s engagement ring and hear what she has to say. Pay attention to what she says and you should be good.
The 4 C’s are very important and should always be kept in mind. Notice what type of jewelry she wears and listens to the comments she makes about other people’s engagement rings. Do this and you are well on your way to buying her the best diamond engagement ring ever.
