(Newswire.net — September 11, 2021) –This guide for finding the engagement ring of your dreams starts with the most important consideration. Know your budget beforehand. The process of buying an engagement ring involves many choices. Then, go shopping with specific parameters to find the engagement ring of your dreams:
Consider what type of jewelry you like. Are you a devotee of modern or classic design? Do you prefer white or yellow precious metal? Do you favor delicate or bold designs? What’s your ring size? If you’re buying an engagement ring as a surprise, you can use these suggestions to help find the perfect engagement ring.
Engagement Ring Preferences
If it’s challenging to pin down your preferences, choose an unset diamond. Consider the diamond first and select the setting later. Start by:
Choosing the diamond shape. If you don’t already know your diamond shape choice, keep the following things in mind during the engagement ring purchase process. Remember, you will wear the engagement ring often. You may wear it every day for the rest of your married life! Your engagement ring will be worn with everything.
Classic cuts, e.g. rose-cut or emerald shape, have fewer facets. Select a higher clarity diamond to make the most of your classic diamond shape.
Round, marquise, and oval cuts pair well with other gems, e.g. emeralds, sapphires, and rubies, in a multi-stone setting.
Heart or pear shapes are often “stand-alone” in the ring setting.
If you prefer clean, spare lines in clothing or furnishings, you’ll probably resonate with these esthetics in jewelry. For instance, if you favor square or rectangular shapes, you may prefer a princess or emerald-cut stone. If you’re traditional, you may automatically favor the round brilliant cut. If you love modern or unusual designs, consider the marquise or trilliant cut for your engagement ring.
Engagement Ring Settings
Some of the most widely appreciated engagement ring settings include the solitaire, side stone, and three-stone designs. While you’ll see an almost endless number of metal choices, patterns, and details in your engagement ring buying process, know the four basic types:
Solitaire ring setting. The solitaire is a classic choice. It’s still the most popular of brides-to-be! The mount secures your diamond, and prongs lift the stone to catch the most light.
Four-prong settings show more diamond but six-prong settings are considered more secure. Sidestone ring setting. In this design, diamonds (or other gems) flank the primary stone for more color or sparkle.
Channel-set and bar channel settings allow more light to filter through the side stones.
Three-stone setting. Sometimes referred to as the past, present, and future design, the three-stone ring setting showcases a typically larger center stone that’s flanked by a stone on either side.
Pavee setting. A primary stone is showcased by many tiny diamonds surrounding it. The pavee stones create the illusion of more size and add sparkle, too.
Lifestyle and Your Engagement Ring Setting
Your lifestyle will play in role in selecting the best engagement ring setting for you:
Active lifestyles may call for a sturdier, less ornate, and lower profile choice. These ring settings are less likely to “catch” on things. Glamorous lifestyles may call for a statement setting. The gemstones have a higher profile and the setting may have more intricate details and/or an unusual design motif.
Now you know how to find the engagement ring of your dreams. Get started now!