Designers for Engagement Rings ─ GSDiamonds. The Jewels You Deserve — Engagement Ring: Which Of These Etiquette... A Guy’s (Unbiased) Engagement Ring Buying Guide. So you are in the market for an engagement ring, or think you might be—congratulations!
Although we don’t know your girlfriend, we’re pretty certain she’ll be overjoyed when you ask her to marry you. Ideally she’ll also be giddy with excitement over the ring you’ve chosen, and that’s where we can help. Yes, Brilliant Earth sells engagement rings but we are setting aside our interests to give you an unbiased “just the facts” guide to choosing an engagement ring that your future fiancé will love, and that will get you the most value for your money. Here are the decisions ahead of you, and our tips on how to make them: Choose a Gemstone You know that the most classic engagement ring style features a center diamond, but you may not know whether your girlfriend craves that style or wants something more unique. Select a Gemstone Shape Diamonds are cut into ten standard shapes, and round is by far the most common choice, making up 75% of all diamond purchases. Choose a Precious Metal Contact Us. Ring Buying Tips. Welcome back, {* welcomeName *}!
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How to Buy the Right Engagement Ring. You found your soul mate; now you just need to find an engagement ring that she'll love for, oh, the rest of her life.
No pressure. Seriously—once you figure out what she likes (with a little subterfuge), the rest is easy There's bafflingly little useful advice out there about buying an engagement ring. Google mostly spits back websites that teach you how to become an amateur gemologist, and your best bud just keeps saying he might know someone who knows someone who can get you a deal on a diamond. (He doesn't.) 1. You'll hear that you should spend two to three months' salary on a ring, but that's pre-recession talk. 2. Don't guess at her size—steal one of her rings to have it sized by a jeweler. 3. ...Then Turn Her Friends Into Accomplices Ask her pals (the ones who can keep a secret) if she's dropped any hints—the type of metal, the cut of the stone, a designer she likes. 10 Things No One Tells You About Shopping For An Engagement Ring. Photo: Shutterstock By Richie Frieman for TheKnot.com I don’t think many people — men and women — quite understand the roller coaster of emotions a person goes through while shopping for and picking out an engagement ring.
It happened to me. Despite the joy that came with popping the question (I proposed to my wife 8 years ago), I wish I had had someone to tell me the real life secrets that nobody talks about surrounding the ring. Although there are some parts you just have to see for yourself (like when she says yes), I hope to pass along a few helpful hints to those of you on your way to picking the ring. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. More from The Knot: