How to Buy a Diamond Engagement Ring
The best way to surprise your girl is inviting her for a romantic evening, where you ask her for her hand in marriage, by offering her a diamond engagement ring. You can't measure the happiness and emotions that will flow through her mind, body and soul. You may be puzzled for a moment, which is sparkling brighter- her eyes or the diamond! It is said that an engagement ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because vena amoris, the vein of love passes through the finger. The diamond's enduring power on that finger helps one stay connected to love forever. As the famous advertising line goes, "A diamond is forever", the love between you and your girl will remain forever with the diamond to witness it for eternity. If you are wondering, how to buy the best diamond engagement ring for your beloved, keep the following guidelines in mind:
Match Her Style
When buying a diamond ring, you should keep in mind that she will be wearing it every day. It should suit her fingers and be comfortable to wear. The look of the ring should match with her style. In order to match her style, observe her when she admires rings on fingers of her friends and other women. Keep a track of the diamond advertisements she admires or note the kind of jewelry she wears - simple designs or intricate. You should also have in mind which is her favorite metal - yellow gold, white gold or platinum.
Guessing Her Ring Size
When you are planning a surprise, you'll need to cleverly find her ring size, without leaving any hints for a possible engagement. You can trace the inside of the ring on a paper when she is not around or take an impression on a bar of soap. You can ask her close relatives like her sister or best friend for her finger size. Or you can playfully wear any other ring that she wears, on your own finger, pushing it as far as it goes and mark the area on your finger. The jeweler will be able to measure the size from the spot on your finger.
Mark of a Jeweler
You should visit a jeweler who has a high creditably in the market. A skilled, well-known jeweler can help you choose a well-cut, brilliant stone without cheating you. You should have the utmost confidence in your jeweler before buying your diamond engagement ring.
The Essential 4 C's
The 4 C's of diamonds; cut, carat, color and clarity are important aspects when selecting a diamond. The carat means weight of a diamond. More the weight of the diamond, bigger the hole in your pocket! It is not necessary that bigger the diamond, the better it is. If your girl has slender fingers, a 1-carat diamond can play the trick. Clarity refers to the luster and sheen of the diamond. When you search for the perfect stone for your love, remember, lesser the flaws, more the price. Cut refers to the angles and proportions in the diamonds. The amount of light that enters a diamond is determined by its cut. The light that is refracted, gives it the sparkle that is loved by people. Color of a diamond varies from colorless to shades from the rainbow. The white colored diamonds are the most popular diamonds. Choose your stone with the 4 C's in mind as you want to gift the best diamond ring to your girl.
The Right Settings
The design in which the ring is set plays an important role while choosing a diamond engagement ring. The settings should be exquisite and reflect the style of your honey. The manner in which a diamond is set, brings out the beauty of the diamond.
Shape of the Diamond
You have to decide on the shape of the diamond that will bring out the beauty in your soon-to-be wife. The most popular shapes are round, oval, square, marquis, pear-shaped, rose cut and heart-shaped. Choose the one that suits her personality.
The Right Price
You need to decide on the price range that you can afford to spend, when choosing a diamond ring. Going over budget will not only have financial implications but take the charm away that comes when gifting a diamond. You can always find the best stone that will not only suit your taste but will be appreciated by your to-be fiance.
Once you have carefully selected engagement rings which have all the elements that will make her dewy-eyed, buy the one which pleases your heart the most. It will be the most memorable moment in both of your lives. She will cherish the diamond ring for all her life. A diamond is not only a financial investment but an emotional investment too. It is passed down through generations, not just as a valuable treasure, but for the various memories attached to it. If you see the sparkle in the diamond glistening in the eyes of your beloved, you'll realize you have chosen not one, but two priceless diamonds.
