How to Choose an Ideal Engagement Ring for women

No gift is as meaningful as an engagement ring for a couple in love. You are giving something to your partner that she will wear for the rest of her life, till the time her heart is filled with love for you. Therefore it is essential to pick the perfect ring. But how to choose this perfect ring for the most important woman in your life. 

You can simply type ‘Engagement rings for women,’ and your search engine will list down all the brands and jewelers dealing in engagement rings, diamond and sapphire, and other precious metals. Now you can choose the best one which looks most beautiful to you. 

We advise you not to rush into shopping for diamond engagement rings in a hurry. A few steps will ensure that you can select the perfect diamond ring for your engagement. Here is our complete shopping guide for those who do not want to regret it after making a shopping decision in a hurry.

Don’t make a shopping decision very quickly. Take the following steps to ensure that you make the right decision.

Plan your Budget:

Diamond rings are not cheap. They will cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. Therefore you must know how much you can spend on your engagement ring. A little bit of planning will save you from spending more than you can afford. There is no hard and fast rule on how much to spend on a diamond engagement ring. Everyone has their consequences, and they can better allocate an amount that they can manage conveniently along with their other expenses.

The Four Cs of Shopping Diamonds:

One of the most critical factors in shopping for diamond rings is the quality of a diamond. You must know how to evaluate the quality of diamonds. For your convenience, we have created the principle of 4Cs, which will help you analyze the diamond’s quality. These 4 Cs are cut, color, carat, and clarity.

The cut of a diamond determines the way light is reflected in the diamond. We can say that the beautiful sparkle in a diamond is dependent upon the quality of its cut. The cut includes proportions, measurements, and symmetry, and facet placement.

Diamonds of higher purity are crystal clear, and if they have any trace minerals present in their composition, they may appear yellowish-brown or dull. So the presence of color lowers the aesthetic value of diamonds.

Diamonds are carefully evaluated for clarity by judging their internal flaws, inclusions, and external flaws or blemishes. Flawless diamonds are scarce and expensive too.

The carat of a diamond refers to its weight. Each carat equals 200 milligrams. Of course, a diamond with a more fabulous carat is more valuable than those with low carat reading.

Know Your Women:

The most precious moment is that when the bride-to-be sees her engagement ring for the first time. To make her expressions memorable on your big day, try to figure out the ‘engagement ring of her dream.’ You can spy on her Pinterest to know if she has saved any pictures of engagement rings or analyze her personality and jewelry wearing habits to learn about her diamond jewelry preferences.

For example, she may like diamond engagement rings oval, and you gift her round or any other form, she may get disappointed. To save her day, you must know what shape of diamonds she is obsessed with.

Another thing that is necessary to know is her ring size to prevent any inconvenience on your big day. For this purpose, you can try to steal any ring which she wears regularly. But do it at your own risk, as we won’t be responsible for the results. An online size chart can also help you.

Research Retailers:

The jewelers ranking on the search engine don’t need to be the best. Therefore clicking on any random site and selecting the ring may not be the right decision. Make a list of retailers who value their customers, offer a warranty and return policy, and a low price guarantee. If you have a restricted budget, you can look for retailers who offer financing packages.

Preset Diamond or Loose Diamond:

You can purchase a diamond engagement ring in two ways – buy a preset diamond or buy a loose diamond. To give your engagement ring a unique touch, you can purchase a loose diamond and then customize a setting of your choice. This is a more creative way of designing your engagement ring.

If you are not so precise about having your unique engagement ring, you can buy the preset ones available at brick-and-mortar and online stores. 

Last but not least, don’t forget to check the diamond’s Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) certification report before you buy a diamond engagement ring for the love of your life.