| Other than a house and a car, engagement rings | | | | engagement rings usually make fingers appear |
| are one of the biggest investments that people | | | | even shorter than they are which she may not |
| can make in their lifetimes. This is why it's | | | | like. Women with long fingers can easily wear bold |
| important to get it right the first time when | | | | engagement rings. A delicate setting, on the other |
| choosing and buying engagement rings; it should | | | | hand, could get lost on larger hands. |
| be on her finger for a lifetime. Although the most | | | | With the right engagement rings style in mind, it's |
| convenient way to pick out engagement rings is | | | | time to think about shape and cut. This is another |
| to have the bride-to-be there, this isn't an option | | | | area where it's best to get an idea of what she |
| for many couples. Many people also feel it's more | | | | likes, because there are different cuts for |
| romantic to have the precious stone ready to | | | | different 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 is | | | | she gets a clustered diamonds engagement ring |
| to pay attention. Try to get a feel for the | | | | when she prefers solitaire diamond rings, for |
| precious stones she likes. While a diamonds | | | | example. |
| engagement ring is traditional, there are many | | | | Also 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 gold | | | | profession where an elaborate diamonds |
| rings are gaining some other nice options. It's the | | | | engagement ring would seem out of place. A |
| metal and the precious stones that matter, and | | | | precious stone with a pointed edge may also be |
| the wrong combination could leave her | | | | harder to maintain and could snag on clothes if |
| disappointed. The style of jewelry rings she wears | | | | she lives a very active lifestyle. |
| is another indicator; try to see whether she | | | | Lastly, 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 engagement | | | | jewelry rings (if she has any!) and taking them to |
| rings she'll like is if she's ever mentioned her | | | | a jewelry store. If there isn't any to be found, it |
| favorite precious stones and jewelry styles, or | | | | might be time to drop hints about engagement |
| pointed out engagement rings when you're | | | | rings or have her friends do so. |
| shopping together. If not, take her shopping. It | | | | Her friends are one of the most valuable assets |
| isn't difficult to steer yourselves towards the | | | | when trying to pick out the right engagement |
| jewelry rings store. If you want to be subtle, say | | | | rings with the right precious stone. They know |
| you're looking for a new watch, but be sure to | | | | her 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 will | | | | to them. Any help you can get should be taken |
| look best on her hands. Elongated engagement | | | | advantage of, because this is one of the most |
| rings, such as a marquise or oval, can make short | | | | important shopping trips a person can take. |
| fingers look sleeker, for example. Wide banded | | | | |