Getting engaged is one of life's most exquisite moments. But, finding the perfect engagement ring puts enormous pressure on the gentleman, especially when many females started planning their wedding when they were little girls. So, we've prepared a little guide to help you with monumental decisions you'll face.
Since men hear straight-talk better than flowery prose, you need to know two things from the get-go.
1) It's all about her.
2) It's all about her.
The Ring Size
You won't make the desired impression with your important engagement ring if it's the incorrect size. Alternatively, it would destroy the surprise element to come right out and ask her fine self. You can: ask her mom, ask her BFF, borrow a ring from her jewelry box.
If the engagement ring doesn't fit correctly, the sun will still rise tomorrow. Just escort your beloved to the jewelry store and pick out wedding rings together while you're there.
The Metal Band
Platinum is trending now. This metal is more expensive, yet more durable than gold.
Yellow Gold set the standard and remains a popular choice. Yellow gold is shinier and softer than platinum.
White Gold will marry well with her other jewelry. The silvery finish will wear and eventually need replacing.
The Rose and yellow gold mixed band appeals to the modern bride.
The Diamond
The diamond engagement ring is traditional and timeless. Get your trusted jeweler to explain cut, clarity, color and carat in detail. To give you an idea, cut is established by the cutter. The brilliantly cut diamond manipulates light from all angles and sparkles like stars reflected on water.
Clarity determines visible blemishes or inclusions. The flawless diamond does not contain any inclusions. These are atypical and expensive.
Color ranges from transparent to light yellow. The genuine colorless diamond is rare and costly.
Carat is the weight measurement of diamonds. Very simply: the higher carat weight the more money you've got to pony-up. However, master jewelers can magically make a diamond appear larger via the shape and mount.
The Shape
There are roughly ten diamond shapes, with variations.
Round brilliant shape contains 58 facets. Its fiery light twinkles like a Christmas tree.
Heart shape is the pinnacle of romance. With 59 facets it sparks a lot of love.
Marquise shape is elongated with V-pointed tips. Flatters petite fingers.
Tiffany shape is classy and classic.
Princess shape is square and impressively brilliant.
Emerald and Radiant are similar.
Pear shape looks like a single teardrop.
Cushion shape puts one in mind of a fluffy pillow. Its bigger facets heighten the diamond's brightness.
Oval shape resembles the egg.
Note: facets are the flat polished surfaces cut on a gemstone.
The Price
Let's take it down to the real nitty-gritty - diamonds don't come cheap. Face it; your finances are subject to a serious hit with the groom's part of wedding, the honeymoon and establishing a household.
Experts suggest allocating about two months of your salary for the engagement ring. We say phooey! Remember what we pointed out earlier: it's all about her.
Last Words: Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Diamonds last forever and are traditionally passed along to daughters for generations. Get the best ring, with the highest quality stone you can afford. Go with your gut, you'll recognize the perfect engagement ring when you see it!
Since men hear straight-talk better than flowery prose, you need to know two things from the get-go.
1) It's all about her.
2) It's all about her.
The Ring Size
You won't make the desired impression with your important engagement ring if it's the incorrect size. Alternatively, it would destroy the surprise element to come right out and ask her fine self. You can: ask her mom, ask her BFF, borrow a ring from her jewelry box.
If the engagement ring doesn't fit correctly, the sun will still rise tomorrow. Just escort your beloved to the jewelry store and pick out wedding rings together while you're there.
The Metal Band
Platinum is trending now. This metal is more expensive, yet more durable than gold.
Yellow Gold set the standard and remains a popular choice. Yellow gold is shinier and softer than platinum.
White Gold will marry well with her other jewelry. The silvery finish will wear and eventually need replacing.
The Rose and yellow gold mixed band appeals to the modern bride.
The Diamond
The diamond engagement ring is traditional and timeless. Get your trusted jeweler to explain cut, clarity, color and carat in detail. To give you an idea, cut is established by the cutter. The brilliantly cut diamond manipulates light from all angles and sparkles like stars reflected on water.
Clarity determines visible blemishes or inclusions. The flawless diamond does not contain any inclusions. These are atypical and expensive.
Color ranges from transparent to light yellow. The genuine colorless diamond is rare and costly.
Carat is the weight measurement of diamonds. Very simply: the higher carat weight the more money you've got to pony-up. However, master jewelers can magically make a diamond appear larger via the shape and mount.
The Shape
There are roughly ten diamond shapes, with variations.
Round brilliant shape contains 58 facets. Its fiery light twinkles like a Christmas tree.
Heart shape is the pinnacle of romance. With 59 facets it sparks a lot of love.
Marquise shape is elongated with V-pointed tips. Flatters petite fingers.
Tiffany shape is classy and classic.
Princess shape is square and impressively brilliant.
Emerald and Radiant are similar.
Pear shape looks like a single teardrop.
Cushion shape puts one in mind of a fluffy pillow. Its bigger facets heighten the diamond's brightness.
Oval shape resembles the egg.
Note: facets are the flat polished surfaces cut on a gemstone.
The Price
Let's take it down to the real nitty-gritty - diamonds don't come cheap. Face it; your finances are subject to a serious hit with the groom's part of wedding, the honeymoon and establishing a household.
Experts suggest allocating about two months of your salary for the engagement ring. We say phooey! Remember what we pointed out earlier: it's all about her.
Last Words: Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Diamonds last forever and are traditionally passed along to daughters for generations. Get the best ring, with the highest quality stone you can afford. Go with your gut, you'll recognize the perfect engagement ring when you see it!
