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Article #76: How to pick the perfect engagement ring

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






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