A guide to wisely choose an engagement ring

Are you putting off proposing your fiancé because you are not sure about finding the perfect engagement ring for him/her? You might have seen your friends spend hundreds of dollars on engagement rings but you doubt if it was worth. The common rule of “two months’ salary” says you got to spend your two months’ salary to buy an engagement ring. How true is that? Let’s find out.

What does an engagement ring mean to you? In my opinion, the ring is a sign of love, dedication and commitment. It is like a confirmation, an emblem of the promise you give each other to spend the rest of your lives together. Ever wondered why an engagement ring is a circle? A circle never ends- just like how our love should be!

While the ring is always a circle, the top can have any shape. First and foremost try to know what your significant other prefers for the shape/cut of the stone. This will help to narrow down your criteria. The price varies depending on the cut and the number of carats. Round cuts are known to be most expensive followed by pear cut and marquise cut.

Next, you have to choose which metal you want for the band of the ring. If you want a silver-coloured band then the most expensive option would be platinum then white gold then silver. Gold rings are loved by many as well. Recent trends suggest rose gold rings have seen to be very liked by the generation. It is important to choose your band and stone in a way that they complement each other. White diamonds complement both silver and gold ring.  Cool-coloured stones go well with silver bands while warm-coloured stones harmonize gold rings.

The faster you start your research the better. An engagement ring is the best gift you can give your other half and you would never want to compromise.

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Susan California Professional blogger and content writer Joined: March 17th, 2019