Engagement Rings – Guidance for Guys
The best way to buy her an engagement ring she’ll love is to let her choose for herself. She will wear this ring every day. She must feel good on her finger and must adapt to her way of life. Sometimes it is necessary to try many diamond shapes and setting designs to determine which ring is truly “best.”
You still want to go it alone though, don’t you? Maybe because of the fact that you want to surprise her. Or because she doesn’t want him to get involved in price and payment problems. It’s okay! If you think about it, you can buy engagement rings that she will love almost as much as she loves you.
Number 1: Pay attention!
Paying attention to your jewelry preferences is the first big step in finding you the perfect engagement ring:
What color metal do you currently use? Most ladies have a definite preference. If you love white gold or platinum, don’t even consider a diamond or other stone set in a yellow gold ring. What style of jewelry do you currently wear? Is it modern, with a bold design? Do you prefer vintage looking rings? Or would you say that the jewelry she wears is typical, similar to those timeless pieces that never go out of style? What is the difference between white gold and silver? The best indication of her taste is the jewelry she wears all the time, not the ones she wears once in a while, because it’s the full-time ones she feels most comfortable in.
Number 2: Has he given you any clues about his preferences?
Have you ever talked about your favorite jewelry designs or pointed out rings when you go shopping together? If not, take her shopping. It is not difficult to push yourself towards jewelry stores. If you want to be subtle, say you’re looking for a new watch, but be sure to pause at the engagement ring counters. Maybe you have a friend who recently got engaged. Do you like your friend’s engagement ring? Why or why not? Do you like diamonds? Many women don’t. Rubies and sapphires are strong gemstones that are usually placed in engagement rings for women who don’t like to wear diamonds.
Number 3: What looks best in your hands?
An elongated diamond, like an oval or marquise, might make short fingers look more elegant, but be careful not to overdo it or it might have the opposite impact. Wide bands often make fingers appear even shorter than they are, so think relatively: Women with long fingers can effortlessly wear bold ring styles. An extremely delicate setting could be lost on large hands, over-emphasizing its size and making the ring appear smaller.
Number 4: Choose the most suitable shape and fit
Round diamonds are the main shape that brides choose, but maybe not your girlfriend. She might prefer an elongated marquise, an oval or pear-shaped stone, or an emerald or square-cut diamond. Fancier shapes, like hearts, are another option. Do you think she would like a solitaire diamond, set alone in a band, or would she prefer a cluster of diamonds? Her current jewelry could give you clues about her likes and dislikes.
Now that you have a better idea of the style of engagement rings, it’s time to get yours.