How to pick the perfect engagement ring

Other than a house and a car, engagement ringsengagement rings usually make fingers appear
are one of the biggest investments that peopleeven shorter than they are which she may not
can make in their lifetimes. This is why it'slike. Women with long fingers can easily wear bold
important to get it right the first time whenengagement rings. A delicate setting, on the other
choosing and buying engagement rings; it shouldhand, could get lost on larger hands.
be on her finger for a lifetime. Although the mostWith the right engagement rings style in mind, it's
convenient way to pick out engagement rings istime to think about shape and cut. This is another
to have the bride-to-be there, this isn't an optionarea where it's best to get an idea of what she
for many couples. Many people also feel it's morelikes, because there are different cuts for
romantic to have the precious stone ready todifferent tastes. See if you can get her friends to
surprise her with.do some snooping; she may be disappointed if
The first step to picking out engagement rings isshe gets a clustered diamonds engagement ring
to pay attention. Try to get a feel for thewhen she prefers solitaire diamond rings, for
precious stones she likes. While a diamondsexample.
engagement ring is traditional, there are manyAlso consider her lifestyle and how jewelry rings
other options that she might actually prefer.may fit into that. Some women may work in a
Options such as black pearl, emerald or white goldprofession where an elaborate diamonds
rings are gaining some other nice options. It's theengagement ring would seem out of place. A
metal and the precious stones that matter, andprecious stone with a pointed edge may also be
the wrong combination could leave herharder to maintain and could snag on clothes if
disappointed. The style of jewelry rings she wearsshe lives a very active lifestyle.
is another indicator; try to see whether sheLastly, it's imperative to know her ring size. This
prefers more contemporary or vintage looks.can be accomplished by borrowing some other
A sure-fire way to tell what kind of engagementjewelry rings (if she has any!) and taking them to
rings she'll like is if she's ever mentioned hera jewelry store. If there isn't any to be found, it
favorite precious stones and jewelry styles, ormight be time to drop hints about engagement
pointed out engagement rings when you'rerings or have her friends do so.
shopping together. If not, take her shopping. ItHer friends are one of the most valuable assets
isn't difficult to steer yourselves towards thewhen trying to pick out the right engagement
jewelry rings store. If you want to be subtle, sayrings with the right precious stone. They know
you're looking for a new watch, but be sure toher style and taste, and there's a possibility she's
pause at the engagement rings.already mentioned the engagement rings she likes
Also try to think about what jewelry rings willto them. Any help you can get should be taken
look best on her hands. Elongated engagementadvantage of, because this is one of the most
rings, such as a marquise or oval, can make shortimportant shopping trips a person can take.
fingers look sleeker, for example. Wide banded