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Posted on June 27, 2009 by Carl Bond | Posted under Marriage Wedding
So You Wanna Know Which Engagement Rings to Get?
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Know what you want Tryto research about engagement rings before going to the store. Even thechoices available in a small jewelry store could overwhelm you. Besides, an overzealous or clever sales person could easily persuadeyou into buying an engagement ring you or your fiancée may not likelater. Go online or read information about engagement rings. Ifyou're planning to buy a diamond ring, for example, it would help agreat deal if you know how diamonds are graded so you know exactly whatto expect. If you're planning to buy a different stone, do the samething. Also important is the personality of the wearer. Consider the style and design of the engagement ring so you couldchoose one that is the perfect fit. Speaking of fit... makesure you know the size of the ring you want to buy. That will save youthe extra cost of having it resized later. Determine your setting Whenchoosing an engagement ring, it's also important to consider thesetting. The setting refers to the band upon which the stone is set. This could consist of certain metals, the most popular of which areplatinum, gold and white gold. Of these, platinum is the mostexpensive, although it makes up for its price by being the most durable. Thesetting comes in different purities which are measured in carats. Thelowest is usually at 10k while the highest (and purest) is 24k. A goodchoice would be a setting from 14k to about 22k. Remember that thesetting is the part of the ring that keeps the stone in place. It isalso designed to show off the precious stone. Mind your Cs Ifyou're buying a diamond engagement ring, you need to understand thefour Cs: cut, carat, color and clarity. These are factors thatdetermine the value and beauty of the stone. If you understand whattheir importance is to the gem, you will be able to make a betterchoice in terms of quality and price. Keep to your budget Itwould be unwise indeed for anyone to purchase an engagement ring he/shecan barely afford. Do not make this mistake. When choosing anengagement ring, think of a price range that is well within yourbudget. Once you've decided on how much you can pay for, talk to ajeweler or a retailer and negotiate. Explore other possibilities Mostengagement rings are diamond rings, mainly because diamonds aretraditionally used and accepted as the jewelry of choice when makingproposals. However, do not feel pressured to limit your choices ondiamonds only. There are plenty of other precious stones you couldchoose from that could offer you as much value, durability, beauty andsentiment as a diamond can. About The Author: Here's an excellent guide to choosing princess cut engagement rings, from the diamond authority - YourSpecialDiamond.com. |
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