Getting married is one of the most exciting times in someone's life. There are a million and one decisions to be made. Each decision carries such a great weight, from the shoes, gowns, flowers, and venue, and affects the entire wedding sphere. While all of these are hugely important, one aspect that one should not ignore is choosing the correct ring.
Before you get ahead to plan the perfect wedding, you must first pick an ideal engagement ring. Choosing the right one sets a good tone for everything following. Some people even decide to put their wedding theme against their engagement ring. That is how vital the engagement ring is.
The shape, cut, color, and position of stones in the ring can tell a lot about your style and view of life. No matter whether your second half has chosen the ring following your hints or own taste, most often, the engagement ring suits the personality and style of its owner.
What You Need to Know to Find the Perfect Engagement Ring
Before embarking on the journey to choosing the perfect ring for your significant other, there are several factors you should be aware of beforehand.
-
Decide What Shape You Want
If you are shopping alone, you need to know what your significant other would appreciate in a diamond shape. With this knowledge, your area of focus narrows significantly. Further, this will save you a lot of time and energy and prevent you from searching in very unnecessary aspects.
The shape of the engagement ring is also known as a cut, and each cut prices differently. The most classic choice for an engagement ring, round diamonds provide exceptional sparkle. Round cuts are the most popular engagement ring diamond shape due to their brilliance and offer maximum sparkle. Often, they are also more expensive than other cuts. Due to lower demand, less popular shapes like marquise, pear, and trillions are typically affordable. If the size is just as important, you can get more carats at a better price if you go for an alternative to the round cut. If budget is a problem, the Tessera Mosaico or Mosaico rings might be an excellent option to check out. Remember that before embarking on this journey, you must do your research. Having a ring cut or two in mind will help you narrow your search.
-
Choose Metal for the Band
The traditional engagement and wedding rings are all made in gold since it is the most common and classic choice and for a good reason. This metal provides you with many options from white gold to yellow to green gold and rose gold. Platinum has been known as the best metal out there for wedding and engagement rings for a long time. It is exceptionally durable and will last someone a lifetime. It is shiny and beautiful, but it is also a workhorse. Platinum has a soft white hue. It is thirty times rarer than gold (which means it is more expensive) and 40% heavier than 14K gold — and it does not tarnish or oxidize.
When making your decision, you must consider your budget, of course, and think about your lifestyle as well.
-
Have a carat size in mind
When choosing an engagement or wedding ring, one question requires a lot of thought. The question is simple: quality or quantity? Many have asked this question in the past and will be in the years to come.
In this matter, there is no right or wrong answer; it simply depends on your preference. Some people would go from a larger stone to a whiter one, while others want the most colorless diamond, irrespective of the carat count. If you are shopping alone, you need to know where your significant other stands on this issue.
With an idea of what you are looking for, you can always get a little bit of everything to suit your budget. If the size is essential to your bride, keep an ideal carat size in mind while shopping. You can always find things to compromise on and get her the ring of her dreams within your budget.
-
Get Measured Correctly
While this might seem like an easy decision, you would be surprised how easy it is to forget when weighed with many ring decisions to make. Another standard error many make is measuring the ring finger in one hand. You would be surprised to find out the sizes of both ring fingers might differ.
You do not want to get your soon-to-be spouse a ring that cuts off her circulation, and you do not wish her to lose a jewelry item that costs you a lot in time, money, and effort to provide for her. The ring should feel snug but comfortable in her hand. Getting the ring size right is a lot easier when shopping together. If you are doing this alone, because you are a romantic person and you want to surprise her, you can always get the ring sized at a jewelry store of your own, or you can also enlist the assistance of her best friend to help you with the ring size; I am sure they will want to help.
