Choosing An Engagement Ring: How To Find Classic, Stylish And Affordable Diamond Rings
Keeping a few simple things in mind, however, can help you choose a piece of diamond jewelry you'll be happy seeing on your hand every day for the rest of your life.
We exist in a culture of trends. People love to follow the latest celebrity and runway style, but we also move on quickly from trends. It's important when choosing your engagement ring that you go with something timeless, but that doesn't mean you can't embrace some trends. One of the biggest trends right now in rings is to shy away from tradition and embrace individual personality. This can be done, while still keeping the look classic. For example, a marquise cut is a very traditional look, but by turning it horizontal you get a unique setting while keeping it classic. Vintage looking rings are also a popular trend that will stand the test of time. Another major trend is colored diamonds. A fancy pink diamond in a classic cut will stand out as unique and stay stylish throughout the years.
Bigger is better is another trend, and that brings us to our next point of consideration the budget. Even with modest means you can still get a lot of sparkle. One way to stretch your dollar is going second hand. Pawn shops will have a large selection of diamond jewelry for much less than what you would find in a retail store. This means a larger diamond for less money. Another way to increase your sparkle is to consider purchasing a large quantity of smaller diamonds. Diamond prices increase exponentially as you move up carat sizes. A ring with smaller stones set together will give the illusion of a larger rock. Also, choose high quality over size. A smaller diamond will sparkle more and look better than a larger flawed diamond.
Fix your budget. There is a tradition that holds that a man should spend two months of his salary on the engagement ring. This does not have to be the norm. You can get great affordable rings at a pawn shop.
Find out her tastes. When you are just casually passing by a store, pretend to be interested in a watch and casually ask her about what style of rings she prefers. If your confident, it will be hard for her to notice the hidden agenda. Now, instead of going to a jewelery store, purchase it from your local Pawnbroker. Another way is to talk about a friend's engagement ring and get her to talk about her preferences in terms of style. You now know her preference, style and choice. This will make it easier for you than going unprepared, while selecting a ring. Ask her family for ideas.
What's her lifestyle like? If your beloved is the outdoorsy type, select a ring that is able to cope up with the wear and tear of constant activities. The higher the positioning of the gemstone, the easier it is to get caught on gear, clothes and hair, etc. Select a lower gemstone setting for an active girl, and a higher setting for a fashionista or glamor girl.
We exist in a culture of trends. People love to follow the latest celebrity and runway style, but we also move on quickly from trends. It's important when choosing your engagement ring that you go with something timeless, but that doesn't mean you can't embrace some trends. One of the biggest trends right now in rings is to shy away from tradition and embrace individual personality. This can be done, while still keeping the look classic. For example, a marquise cut is a very traditional look, but by turning it horizontal you get a unique setting while keeping it classic. Vintage looking rings are also a popular trend that will stand the test of time. Another major trend is colored diamonds. A fancy pink diamond in a classic cut will stand out as unique and stay stylish throughout the years.
Bigger is better is another trend, and that brings us to our next point of consideration the budget. Even with modest means you can still get a lot of sparkle. One way to stretch your dollar is going second hand. Pawn shops will have a large selection of diamond jewelry for much less than what you would find in a retail store. This means a larger diamond for less money. Another way to increase your sparkle is to consider purchasing a large quantity of smaller diamonds. Diamond prices increase exponentially as you move up carat sizes. A ring with smaller stones set together will give the illusion of a larger rock. Also, choose high quality over size. A smaller diamond will sparkle more and look better than a larger flawed diamond.
Fix your budget. There is a tradition that holds that a man should spend two months of his salary on the engagement ring. This does not have to be the norm. You can get great affordable rings at a pawn shop.
Find out her tastes. When you are just casually passing by a store, pretend to be interested in a watch and casually ask her about what style of rings she prefers. If your confident, it will be hard for her to notice the hidden agenda. Now, instead of going to a jewelery store, purchase it from your local Pawnbroker. Another way is to talk about a friend's engagement ring and get her to talk about her preferences in terms of style. You now know her preference, style and choice. This will make it easier for you than going unprepared, while selecting a ring. Ask her family for ideas.
What's her lifestyle like? If your beloved is the outdoorsy type, select a ring that is able to cope up with the wear and tear of constant activities. The higher the positioning of the gemstone, the easier it is to get caught on gear, clothes and hair, etc. Select a lower gemstone setting for an active girl, and a higher setting for a fashionista or glamor girl.
