In the past, the future groom would choose a ring and present it to the bride on the day of engagement. But, today both of them go shopping together to select the perfect ring.
Whatever may be the way you choose your ring, here's a bit of help and advice on making the right purchase. For a lot of men purchasing an engagement ring might be their first venture into the world of jewellery and can also be a quite intimidating one too. However, keep all your fears at bay as an ultimate guide to buying the right engagement ring is presented here to you.
Rule #1: Fix Your Budget
The foremost task you will need to accomplish before stepping in to a jewellery store is fixing a budget. This helps you to give the jeweler a clearer picture of your price range and what fits in within that. This also helps you to figure out your accounts and financial plans before you buy the ring.
Rule #2: Know her Ring Size
A lot of men make great mistakes while figuring out the perfect ring size for their lady's finger. You might buy a ring that looks amazing but that does not always ensure the perfect fit. Things can be even more awkward when you get down on one knee and the ring isn't fitting on her finger.
A good way to go about this is to get a ring that your future bride is not wearing and get it measured at the jeweler. You have to be sneaky regarding this if you want to surprise her; you can ask one of her friends to pocket the ring while she is not watching.
Rule #3: Decide on the Engagement Ring Band
There are a variety of metals on the list to choose from while zeroing-in on the ring band. The most common ones include rose gold, yellow gold, silver, platinum, silver and white gold; or you can even go for a mixture of these different types of metals.
Each metal has its own pros and cons such as, platinum might be a durable and long-lasting metal but it dulls faster. Gold is shinier than platinum and is easier to polish, but unlike the latter metal it wears out soon.
Rule #4: The 4 Cs
The four Cs are the ultimate guide to buy a diamond ring; they are color, cut, carat and clarity.
Cut refers to the proportions and angles of the diamond. It depends upon how well a cutter has cut it.
Clarity of the stone depends on the inclusions. These are the tiny fractures or impurities in the diamond; the lesser the better.
Color Diamonds are very popular. These stones are graded on a scale that lies between D (colorless) and Z (light yellow).
Carat Weight is the weight of the stone. The heavier it is, the costlier it gets. However, proper shaping and mounting by a master jeweler can make the diamond appear larger.
Once you keep all this in mind while buying the ring, your engagement day is sure to be a special one. Just watch the whole gathering praising you for your choice.
