So its time to pop the question and you are off to buy an engagement ring! The excitement of declaring your unconditional love to that special lady may have left you dizzy and breathless with anticipation, but you want to keep a clear head when choosing the special ring that will seal the deal. If you want to buy an engagement ring there are a few things you need to know.
Not all jewelers offer the same quality in engagement rings and, in your fervor you may overlook some important details that will spoil the effect, style and durability of your ring. Don't forget, it is meant to last forever. The tips below will help you to make a sensible and beautiful choice.
How to Choose the Perfect Engagement Ring
There are three basic components to an engagement ring:
The diamond or diamonds The kind of metal The ring design
The Diamond
When choosing a diamond, make sure you understand the four C's namely cut, color, clarity and carat. Any good jewelry store will be more than happy to explain these to you. Ask as many questions as you need to make sure you understand what to look for in a good quality design. Your expert guide will explain about flaws in the diamonds, how the weight of diamonds (carat) is measured and the fineness of the metal setting for example gold or platinum. A good understanding of these important values will help you make the best choice in an engagement ring.
The Kind of Metal
By far the overwhelming majority of engagement rings are either gold or platinum. The gold may be 18ct, 14ct, or 9ct and could be either, white, yellow and/or rose gold. 18ct gold whether white, yellow or rose gold is often the ideal choice for an engagement ring setting.
