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How to buy an engagement ring?

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hi, i was just wondering what to look for in an engagement ring. my boyfriend and i are just looking around for one but we're not sure what we're supposed to be paying attention to. I know there are the 4c's, but i dont really know even the basics of them. If someone could give some insight! Thank you!! (i know it should be in our price range, which i'm not really sure of, but what are some things to keep in mind/look for?) thanks!

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  1. I would really go to a jeweler and see what you value.  They are more than happy to take the time to educate you because they find that engagement customers come back for jewelry throughout their relationship.  You can see what a really clear diamond looks like vs. a really big but not so clear one.  For me, a clear ring was the prettiest, even though it was smaller than a full carat in my price range.  Also, I'd go to a local place rather than a "mall" store.  The shopping will be less stressful, the deals are better, and you won't be worried that a million of your friends will see you and talking


  2. I'm not sure what to suggest, but here are some things from my mom's experience that I hope you will consider and not make the same mistake she did:

    Check out the place you're buying from and make sure they are reputable... check also where they get their diamonds from.

    Very important, make sure what you are getting is what they say it is.  They told my mom her solitaire diamond was set in platinum, but after it broke we took it somewhere to get fixed and they said it is only white gold.  Also, if you like, make sure you have the diamond tested to see if it is a perfect diamond (no flaws or anything).  They also told my mom hers was flawless, and though you can't tell with the naked eye a proper jeweler told her it is not perfect.  The store we bought from was a chain, so you just never know, so be careful!

    I'm not sure what else to suggest as I have not bought much jewelry of my own, but ask around, definitely shop around and ask questions.  You want to make sure you're totally happy with what you are getting, especially because you're paying good money for it!

    Good luck and congrats!

  3. When my boyfriend and I went ring shopping we first just picked out rings that we thought were pretty and I tried them on and we then chose the style of ring that we both liked and that looked good on me.  And that would be comfortable for me to wear. After that we went EVERYWHERE! and tried rings on and checked out prices.  (The standard "rule" of the price of a ring is the groom-to-bes three month income should be the price of the ring....which is somewhat ridiculous! usually it comes to be very very expensive and will put you in the poor house before the wedding...unless he's well off and isn't worried about it)  For my boyfriend and I (more him, cause technically I wasn't soposed to know the price of the ring) we looked at rings that were no more than $2000 and they were all very georgous! (the one we settled on actually was origionally $2500 and was on sale and then if you got a card for that place they would take more off the price so it ended up being $800!!  so it's very possile to find a great deal!)

    The way the rings are priced is usually on the quality of the diamond.  Here is a site to look at for the difference in the diamonds:  http://www.bluenile.com/diamond_clarity....

    SO the more "clear" the diamond is, the more expensive, but believe me unless it is aparently yellow in color, no one will know the clarity of your diamond unless they carry around a magnified glass.

    SO if you go to a jewelry store that lets you choose the diamond in the ring, don't let them talk you into the clearest diamond they just want your money!

    Now, for the metal.....a lot of people think that platinum is the metal to get for a ring.....but most do not know that it is extremely fragile (bends easily) .  White gold is cheaper, ad holds up to more, and ya it fades but all you have to do is go in and get it re-coated, someplaces will do if for free if you purchase the ring at their store.  My boss actually wishes they had gotten a white gold ring instead of the platinum.

    Now for the guys ring.....gold looses it's shape and if you have a pattern of some sort on it it will get rubbed off (I never knew my dad's ring had a design on it because it's completly smooth now! Also it's very weak, and example again....my dad dropped a bench on his finger and he ended up cutting off the ring from his finger because it closed around his finger, making it turn blue, and trapped it)  White gold is a bit stronger, but still bends easily.  Platinum, way too expensive and bends out of shape easily.  Now, Tungsten!  That is what you want!  It looks wonderful, one of the strongest metals, and if something falls on his hand it will break off RATHER that bending and trapping the finger until it turns blue!

    Good luck, congratulations, and have fun (it really is a lot of fun to go ring shopping!)

  4. To choose your engagement ring, there are essentially three components that you need to decide on. The engagement ring components are:

    The Diamonds;

    What metal to choose; and

    The engagement ring design.

    Four important things to look for when choosing your Engagement Ring Design

    1. Easy and practical to wear

    2. Withstanding everyday wear

    3. Holding gemstones securely

    4. Looking good

    also check out the source link. It has a article on what to look for.  

  5. General rule, keeping the 4 c's in mind, color and clarity is far more importants then carat.

    Color-no less then an I or it starts yellowing in color

    Clarity- no less then a VS2 for clarity or you can actually start seeing inclusions without an eye piece

    Tell teh store your price limit and try soem on and see what you like!

  6. Unless you have an Eagle Eye, and are going to be putting your ring next to someone else's to compare and see whose's is truly better, then go with your gut instinct....

    My rock is bigger than I could have ever imagined getting, and I get compliments on it all the time. Nobody asks me the color, the cut or the clarity, but they do inquire about the size.

    My ring is "almost" a carat (.86 carat- big price difference than an actual 1 carat), it's and E color (colorless! There's only one color better than that one) and has a Very Good-Very Good Cut...

    But here's the big money saver... it's a I2 clarity, which is supposed to mean that it has inclusions that are (supposedly) visible to the naked eye. I, honest to God, can't tell where the darned inclusion is supposed to be, cause I can't see it. No one else can tell the clarity is so low. It's so pretty and it sparkles amazingly!

    Just LOOK at the diamond... You are the one wearing it, so pick something that looks amazing to you. Everyone's going to be too mesmerized by all the sparkles to worry about some tiny little imperfection that is barely there...

    Go with what you can afford, and don't go crazy about getting the most imperfect stone, because, unless you plan on selling it later (I hope not) the only one that need's to know the stats is you. \

    If you can live with it, then so can everyone else.

    Enjoy your ring, your engagement, and your upcoming marriage!

  7. Check on www.bluenile.com ...they break down all the 4 c's for you! Its a good learning tool.  

  8. go to robinsonsbros.com!

  9. Well, when i got engaged - i had three musts for my hubby to be:

    1 - white gold (i dont wear yellow)

    2 - not a high setting (so it wont catch on stuff)

    3 - He, and only he pick it out...i didnt want him to have influence from people that would never have to war the ring.

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