| Out of all the gifts you might present to your | | | | are available on this front will help you choose |
| partner, the engagement rings are the most | | | | wisely. Engagement rings are made of different |
| precious and will also be most significant to the | | | | materials namely: Gold, Platinum, Silver or White |
| two of you. Traditionally, engagement ring is | | | | gold. Platinum engagement rings are by far the |
| presented by a man to his wife-to-be as a sign of | | | | most expensive ones. It is also most preferred |
| their betrothal. The woman wears it on the ring | | | | because of its durability and wear-resistance along |
| finger of her left or (in some countries like Poland | | | | with its luster. Gold is less expensive and lustrous |
| or Brazil) right hand. Interestingly, the ring finger is | | | | as well. However, it needs to be polished after |
| called thus because it is supposed to contain the | | | | some years since the shine wears off. The |
| vena amoris or the vein of love. Wearing | | | | quantity of metal used will have a direct |
| engagement rings on a particular finger would | | | | relationship with the price, as will the purity of |
| hence be a sign of the love and its promise | | | | metal used. You can also opt for an alloy of two |
| between a couple. | | | | or more metals which has properties of both, and |
| Since an engagement ring is presented by the | | | | will be less expensive. Along with metal, any |
| man, he's the one who's also got to pick it out. It | | | | precious stones you use will add to the price. |
| was easier in the good old days when the parents | | | | Diamonds engagement rings are the most |
| of the bride and the groom would get the | | | | expensive, colored diamonds more so. Diamonds |
| engagement rings made and all the couple had to | | | | are priced according to the 4 Cs: Colour, Clarity, |
| do was exchange them. But come to think of it, | | | | Cut and Carat. |
| since you chose to live your life with her, choosing | | | | Sometimes people opt for other stones that also |
| a ring can't be that difficult. | | | | look very beautiful but are less expensive and |
| In order that your engagement rings come as | | | | make the rings unique. The design of your ring |
| close to perfect as possible, it must first get as | | | | contributes to the price as well. Often, made to |
| close to her likes as possible. Get acquainted well | | | | order engagement rings will cost much more than |
| with her tastes - and this you can do easily by | | | | readymade rings. Depending on which of the |
| observing her dressing style, and jewelry, what | | | | above factors are important to you, balance out |
| she ogles at in the mall, or even just speaking to | | | | the other two accordingly. You do not wish to |
| her best friend (who hopefully can keep a secret). | | | | start your married life in debt, I'm sure. |
| Most women are smart and helpful enough to | | | | Engagement rings are no doubt important, |
| drop a hint or two about what kind of jewelry | | | | however, not as important as the decision of |
| they like, so keeping your eyes and ears open will | | | | marriage. When your decision is based on solid |
| definitely help. | | | | ground, the ring will symbolize this, and assume a |
| The other consideration you want to maintain is | | | | beauty that no amount of money could buy. |
| your budget. A little knowledge on what options | | | | |