Making the decision to
give the love of your life the
promise to be their partner is a
huge life milestone. The most
traditional way to ask for their
hand in marriage is with the
acclaimed engagement ring.
Knowing how much your ring will
cost, knowing about diamonds
and settings, and getting the
right documentation are all very
important steps in obtaining a
ring that will show the world how
you feel about that special
someone. Engagement rings
can become very costly so
setting a budget before shopping
can save heartache in both your
wallet and your ego. Educating
yourself on how to find the
perfect diamond can also make
your shopping experience less
daunting. To go with white gold
or to go with platinum that is the
question? Finding the perfect
setting to accent your diamonds
is also an intricate detail when
choosing an engagement ring.
Lastly and most importantly,
getting reputable and accurate
certification will ensure you are
getting the best quality and that
your supplier is legitimate.
Taking the time to compare and
educate yourself could mean the
difference of breaking the bank
or choosing a ring that could
become a family memory and
even heirloom.
SET A BUDGET
No matter how you spin it an
engagement ring is a financial
investment as much as it is a
declaration of love. The best way
to inform yourself how much that
ring is going to cost you is to hit
the streets and find out what is
out there. Going to multiple
stores and seeing what inventory
is available will give you the best
idea of what you are going to be
spending. Looking online and
discussing with jewelers will help
lighten any “price surprises” you
may not be expecting. The old
saying “The engagement ring
should cost the equivalent to 2
months salary” is no more. You
can find good deals and find out
that what you have in mind may
not be too overly priced. Once
you have an idea what the price
sliding scale is set your budget.
Going into a high pressure sale
could be avoided if you