So, you've found Mr Right and planning to get engaged. Now, you wonder how to get that perfect engagement ring you had been salivating after pouring through pages and pages of wedding magazines?
Getting the perfect setting with the perfect stone in its perfect setting - we know it can be easy to get overwhelmed when shopping for engagement ring. How do you tell your fiancé-to-be what you want? We've made it super simple to find the perfect engagement ring because we know it's a huge investment and this is one piece that should look and feel timeless.
First, think about the budget. It used to be the rule that an engagement ring should cost two months' salary, but that's an old-school way of thinking. Simply get the best ring you can afford without going into major debt, and trust us, this item should not ever become an issue.
Before you buy an engagement ring, there are a few points to consider though. It's imperative to know your 4Cs and they are:
Cut - the shape of the diamond eg round, square, oval
Clarity - the degree to which the diamond is free of flaws
Carat - the size, or more accurately, the weight
Color - from white to faint yellow. The colors vary widely nowadays and it's getting more popular.
Do remember that a quality setting (the metal framework in which the stone is mounted) can set the tone for a ring. A classic round engagement ring stone gets a fresh and modern makeover in a bezel setting. A trendy oval can look more traditional in a four-prong setting. Getting the right combo of shape and setting is key.
Now you're ready to go shopping. If he's a traditional type and you are also looking for an element of surprise when he gets down on bended knee, simply go "window-shopping" together. Drop some hints or just be upfront and point out to him what you like and dislike. Hey, you may even design the ring together! Make it a couple's project. Make sure he has a say too -- ask him what he thinks about certain elements and incorporate his suggestions into the overall design. Do research to find a designer that you both like, and then commission the ring together. Don't forget to get it engraved! Personalise the ring with your initials, anniversary date, or even a poem and instantly transforming it into a heirloom-quality piece! You need to factor in the time required to make the custom setting and engraving. It usually takes a month to two, depending on the complexity of the design.
Go ahead and enjoy these gorgeous blings and celebrate your engagement in a style that's truly your very own!
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