A Guide To Diamond Engagement Rings

If you are shopping for a diamond engagement ring, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the variety of choices and options in front of you. After all, there are so many different shapes, sizes, colors and cuts available. To help you out we have put together our guide to diamond engagement rings that will walk you through the process from start to finish.

1) Think about your budget 

2) Consider what cut she prefers 

3) Choose a shape - round brilliant or princess cut? 

4) Pick a metal: gold or platinum?  5) Pick a ring setting: solitaire or halo?  6) Make sure it will fit her finger! And ... 

7) Celebrate!

If you follow these steps, you should be able to find the right engagement ring for your fiancée without breaking the bank. Here we go:

1) Think about your budget:  The major factor here is how much money do you have available? Are you looking for a diamond ring with an $1,000 budget or a $10,000 budget? Do you want to take into account the cost of insurance or any hidden expenses this will incur? And how about any wedding-related expenses such as invitations and necessary formal wear? As with any large purchase, it is always best to have a clear idea of where your money is going and what it will be used for.

2) Consider what cut she prefers: There are three basic types of cuts for diamond engagement rings: round brilliant, princess cut and oval. Which do you like best? Her tastes may also point you in the right direction as well. The most popular diamond cuts are the round brilliant, princess and emerald cuts, so they are a good place to start.

3) Choose a shape - round brilliant or princess cut?  The second step is to decide on which of the two shapes appeals to you most. A classic choice is the round brilliant-cut diamond that has been a staple for decades and continues to be one of the most popular shapes for engagement rings today. The princess cut, which has been used in engagement rings for centuries, is similar but narrower. And then there is the oval-cut diamond which features a unique rectangular shape.

4) Pick a metal: gold or platinum?  There are two types of diamonds: natural and synthetic. Natural diamonds come from the earth as gemstones and make up about 90% of all diamonds sold today. There is also a type of diamond called moissanite which is made from silicon instead of carbon and weighs less than most natural stones. Synthetic diamonds are lab-made and have become increasingly popular over the last few decades. With synthetic diamonds, you get to enjoy the brilliance, sparkle and scintillation of a real diamond for a fraction of the cost.

5) Pick a ring setting: solitaire or halo?  Most engagement rings feature either a solitaire or halo setting where the stone is set by itself or surrounded by smaller stones. The halo setting is more common today because it allows more light to reflect off of sides of the stone and make it appear larger. Halo settings also add more sparkle and shine without requiring a larger gemstone.

Conclusion:

If you follow these steps, you should be able to find the right engagement ring for your fiancée without breaking the bank. We wish you all the best on this special occasion and hope your new life together is filled with happiness and prosperity! 

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