| The most important task to do is to choose the | | | | those of lesser quality. The way it is cut and how |
| wedding ring that symbolizes your love for one | | | | the facets reflect light would determine the quality |
| another. It is important that both of you engaged | | | | of the diamond. Go to a merchant whom you |
| to do this portion. | | | | trust or have a good reputation to buy the |
| Design of the ring | | | | diamond ring. |
| What sort of design should you go for? Modern? | | | | Clarity, which is the tiny flaws in a stone that can |
| Classic? Contemporary? Is there a particular | | | | only be seen under magnification, is one other |
| design which can be a token of love? | | | | thing to look out for. If you are looking at semi |
| Should you go for a custom made ring or to buy | | | | precious stone, you might want to determine the |
| it off the shelf? How much does it take to get a | | | | grade of the stone. |
| designer to design the ring? | | | | Budget |
| Material for the ring - A diamond or a gem stone? | | | | The budget should be one of the considerations |
| | | | which both of you should be looking at. It is not |
| Should it be a diamond ring or a semi precious | | | | the cost of the ring that matters but rather the |
| gem stone? Should it be made of gold, white gold | | | | heart. If you cannot afford to buy a fancy ring, |
| or sliver? Depending on your preferences, choose | | | | you might want to buy a normal ring. A simple |
| the material which both of you are comfortable | | | | plain design might be one that is evergreen and |
| with. This is one important question you should | | | | lasting. |
| both decide as it would mean eating up a | | | | One other important thing is that you should be |
| substantial part of your budget. If you are opting | | | | buying the rings together. Do your homework |
| for the 1 carat diamond, then you should know | | | | first. Look at the magazines and keep a lookout |
| that the budget might be lesser for certain items | | | | on shops that offer discounts. It helps to do a |
| elsewhere. | | | | little homework instead of hunting blindfolded. |
| A good diamond should sparkle brilliantly than | | | | Good Luck in your wedding ring hunt! |