When you're ready to shop for engagement jewelry, you'll run across advice on judging the quality of a diamond according to clarity, color, carat, and cut. However, that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to buying an engagement right. There are choices when it comes to the band as well as the diamond. There are many things to consider. Here are some tips for helping you pick out something your partner will love:
Be Stealthy To Discover Her Preferences
Remember that you're buying a ring that your future wife will wear for decades to come. You should pick out a ring while thinking about what she would like and not what you prefer. The trick is discovering what she likes. You'll have to be stealthy and bring up the subject of rings in a conversation. This might happen when a friend gets engaged and you admire her ring. You might also nonchalantly walk into a jewelry store and look at rings together when you're at the mall. You'll need to learn the basics which include the color of the band she likes such as platinum, white gold, rose gold, or gold. You'll also want to know the shape of diamond she prefers which could be heart, pear, oval, round, marquise, or something else. While she may also have a preference when it comes to the size of the diamond, that may be left up to your budget more than anything.
Set A Price And Stick To It
When you're shopping for an engagement ring, you'll probably feel compelled to buy something more than you can comfortably afford, especially if your partner loves larger diamonds. Before you begin looking at rings, set a price and make a commitment not to go over it. If you can't find a suitable ring in that price range, you may need to wait until you can save money so you can afford something more expensive. A general guideline is to buy a ring with a price equal to one to three months salary. However, depending on your financial circumstances, you may have to spend less or you might be able to spend more. When you shop for an engagement ring, let the jeweler know at the start what you can afford so you're not tempted by something more expensive that could lead to financial hardship later.
Invest Time In Window Shopping
While the last thing you may want to do is spend time in a jewelry store looking at rings, you should invest a lot of time in just looking at first. Compare different rings and their quality. See what causes prices to vary. When you first start looking at rings, you probably think they all look alike and you'd just as soon buy the first one you see. However, once you start studying diamonds, you'll see how they differ and why different cuts and colors have appeal. This helps you understand your partner's preferences and guides you toward making the right purchase at the best price.
Contact a company like Hartville Coin & Jewelry for more information and assistance.
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