Tips for Engagement Ring Shopping
Summer is around the corner, and for many that means wedding season! Being surrounded
by friends and family celebrating the marriage of someone you love is a beautiful thing, but for some women this may spark their dreams of being next. If a man sees his sweetheart eager to catch the bouquet this summer, it may be another sign it’s time to pop the question! When the time comes to propose, there are a lot of important aspects, but arguably the most important is the ring.
Buying an engagement ring isn’t just a big investment for your heart; it also puts quite the damper on your savings. While it’s worth the money to insure you spend the rest of your life with someone you love, the ring buying process can be a tricky one. It is important before you head out on the hunt for the perfect rock to know the rules. Whether it is big or small, antique or brand new, guys want the perfect ring for their perfect girl, and sometimes that can be tricky! Do you know the Top 10 Rules in Shopping for an Engagement Ring? Check out this list before you buy a ring, or maybe subtly pass it along to that special someone to help them out.
- Determine your budget.
- Pay Attention to what your fiancé wears for jewelry already. See if you can pick out if she wears more
- Choose a stone. Sometimes you can get a better deal if you purchase the stone and setting separately.
- Choose a setting.
- Maximize your budget. If you don’t have a huge budget, but you the lucky lady is always talking about her BIG dream ring, ask for a ring with more surface area or slightly less than the next carat.
- Bring a buddy. It may be your sweetheart’s best friend or her mom, but if you don’t trust them to keep a secret bring one of your friends or a family member! The choices can be overwhelming to deal with alone.
- Get a quality jeweler. Find out if the stone is accredited, and check the return policy in case you didn’t do your homework. Sometimes the smaller jewelry store is more trust-worthy.
- Plan ahead. Think you will propose tomorrow and go ring shopping today? Think again because you may have to order the ring or wait for them to set the stone or engrave!
- Get it in writing. Make sure to get the ring inspected by the GIA or the American Gem Society and look into getting insurance as well. After you’ve purchases the perfect ring, talk with your insurance agent about protecting it with jewelry insurance.
- Consider taking your girlfriend with you! While it may ruin the surprise, it’s becoming more common and is the perfect way to make sure the ring is just what she wanted.
Engagement rings are one of the biggest purchases a man will ever make which means every detail has to be well thought out. In order to get the perfect ring there are a lot of rules to remember, but the most important one is that the ring comes from the heart and is the perfect match for your special someone, just like you. Now feel free to enjoy wedding season knowing you already did your homework!
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