There’s a lot to consider when shopping for an engagement ring. Here are 7 valuable tips that will help you choose the right ring.
Look online
High street jewellers have their benefits, but if you want to save money and gain access to a broader range of styles, it’s worth shopping online. You can browse through styles of engagement rings at sites like https://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/. Always use trusted sites so that you know you’re getting a quality product (a disadvantage of shopping online is having to rely on pictures instead of people able to inspect the ring in person). Positive reviews and testimonials can often be a good sign that a site is trusted.
Consider a custom ring
If you’ve got a specific style in mind but can’t seem to find a ring in that style, opting for a custom ring could be the solution. There are many companies that specialise in custom engagement rings. Just be wary of the fact that these rings will take longer to order and deliver as they will have to be manufactured from scratch.
Don’t obsess over the carat
It’s a common misconception that a ring with a higher carat diamond looks better. The carat simply refers to the weight of the stone – this often means a bigger diamond but not necessarily a shinier one. Instead of the carat, you could be better off focusing on the ‘cut’. The cut is what affects the shininess of a diamond and doesn’t affect the cost quite as much as the carat. All in all, if you’re on a tight budget, go high cut – not high carat. You can learn more about carat and cut here at https://coreyegan.com/blogs/blog/carat-comparison.
When in doubt about the size – go large
Most people have no idea what their partner’s ring size is. When taking a guess, it’s best to go large. This is because a ring that is too large can be more easily resized than a ring that is too small.
Ask if adjustments are free
In case you do need to resize the ring, it’s worth knowing in advance whether or not adjustments are free. Some jewellers will offer free adjustments for rings that need to be sized down, while others may charge for all resizing procedures. If you don’t want to spend extra money in the long run, it could be worth shopping with a jeweller that offers free resizing.
Need hints? Get help from their friends/family
If you’re not sure which style of ring your partner wants, it could be worth talking to their family and friends and encouraging them to instigate a conversation. This will be a lot less suspicious than asking your partner directly. Just make sure to be careful of who you ask – if certain friends or family members have a tendency to blurt out secrets, they may not be the best people to help you when planning a surprise engagement.
Leave yourself enough time
If you’re planning to propose in a hotel or during a meal in a restaurant, try to book this far ahead so that you have enough time to shop for a ring beforehand. You don’t want to be shopping for a ring with less than a week to spare before the proposal date – you won’t have time to order anything online or custom-build a ring and the whole process will be rushed.
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