| Traditionally, the engagement ring is gifted by the | | | | So when to shop for an engagement ring? Usually |
| man and worn by the woman as a sign of lifelong | | | | a man starts to shop for an engagement ring, |
| commitment to one another. This is an ancient | | | | once his heart is set on marrying a woman. |
| custom that has lived the test of time. | | | | Before proposing to her, he buys a ring. He |
| The engagement ring was first worn by the | | | | presents the ring when he proposes to her. It is a |
| ancient Romans. They wore it on the third finger | | | | sign of mutual acceptance if the woman accepts |
| on the left hand. Historically the idea of a diamond | | | | the ring. |
| ring for an engagement was mooted specially | | | | Without going into debt, when a man has saved |
| after the great depression that left an impact | | | | enough money, he can start to shop for an |
| around the world. When the economy started to | | | | engagement ring. Any jeweler has a range of |
| stabilize, more and more weddings were arranged | | | | product suited to any budget. The ring should be |
| and as a sign of long lasting nature of the | | | | chosen with care so that it will suit the |
| diamond it was promoted as a stone especially | | | | prospective bride's taste and style. It should also |
| ideal for an engagement. | | | | suit the man's budget. |
| After a marriage proposal is accepted, it is given | | | | Once an order is placed for an engagement ring, it |
| as a betrothal gift by a man to his prospective | | | | could stretch up to six weeks for it to arrive. If |
| wife. It is customarily worn on the left hand ring | | | | the ring is custom designed, it could take longer. |
| finger. The ring was made of gold, silver or | | | | So start to shop for an engagement ring, at least |
| platinum, mounted with a solitary diamond on top. | | | | two months in advance. This will also prove to be |
| In recent times, new styles and designs have | | | | safe for any unforeseen delays. When an ordered |
| come up. Instead of diamond, various kinds of | | | | ring arrives for your inspection and if it is not |
| gems and semi precious stones are preferred. | | | | according to your expectation, the ring may have |
| "Two Months Salary" is considered as the | | | | to be reordered. It could take longer for the |
| accepted norm of buying price of an engagement | | | | reordered ring to arrive. So start to shop for an |
| ring! | | | | engagement ring well in advance. |