The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Engagement Ring to Suit Your Fiance

February 15, 2018

When you want to pop the question, you probably have a lot of thoughts running through your mind.

Am I ready? Am I sure she's the one? What will our children look like?

Before addressing those infinitely important matters, you'll have a lengthy engagement period to ensure you're making the right decision. To commemorate this engagement period, it's important to focus on another critical decision -- choosing an engagement ring.

If you want to find a ring that will wow her when you ask that ever-important question, read on and factor in these guidelines.

Choosing an Engagement Ring: Think About Her Style

Since the engagement ring is something that your bride to be will wear every day, make sure to choose a piece of jewelry that complements her style.

When choosing an engagement ring, think about her fashion sense and overall sensibilities.

For instance, a bohemian, hippyish bride to be may prefer a less gaudy, environmentally and humanitarian friendly option. A businesswoman may prefer a ring that is eye-catching and sophisticated, yet not too fancy for everyday settings.

No matter what option you choose, think about the woman first, and let the style you decide on inform that decision.

Look Into The Different Ring Types

When looking into choosing an engagement ring, you should know that there are many popular styles.

Many prefer the single-stone solitaire option, while others prefer a three-stone ring. Others enjoy going the vintage route when selecting the perfect engagement ring.

It's important that you also consider the color and other aesthetics. Some women prefer yellow gold, while others prefer white gold. Think about her skin tone and complexion and which style flatters her the most.

As a rule of thumb, take a peek at her other jewelry pieces in order to see which type she gravitates toward.

Think About Your Financial Situation

Finally, it's important that you choose an engagement ring that suits your budget and comfort level.

There's an old rule of thumb that your ring cost should correspond with a certain amount of money that you make -- but this has long been debunked as a marketing ploy.

Rather than focusing on the dollar amount alone, figure out how much you're comfortable spending and make the decision from there.

Thankfully, there are also plenty of shops that can set you up with a payment plan in order to help you finance the ring. This way you can make affordable monthly payments on the ring so that you can bring it home without worrying about paying a steep total all at once.

It's also important that you get an appraisal on the ring so that you can get insurance on it ASAP. You don't want to have your bride to be wearing something this valuable without having it covered under an insurance plan.

Touch Base For Help Choosing An Engagement Ring

You can always lean on us if you need some suggestions for the perfect ring. Our shop knows jewelry and can help you find the right fit.

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