Having a partner who will soon will be yours forever feels wonderful. An engagement ring is the ultimate romantic symbol for love and commitment, but there are quite a number of things to put under consideration before you choose an engagement ring.
This is because there are so many types of engagement rings available, and it is up to you to make the perfect choice on what to take home to your soon-to-be lover of your life.
The following is a list of the five ultimate and most important things to consider while buying an engagement ring for your significant other.
1. Her Lifestyle
This is an engagement ring, and it will be on her hand for most of her time. This being the case, it will be a part of her from the day she gets it onward, and it must fully sync with her lifestyle. Different types of engagement rings befit different lifestyles; therefore, before you pay for that engagement ring, you need to first of all, consider whether it will fit into her lifestyle.
You do not want to make her feel punished by wearing something that feels awkward in her day-to-day life. Think about how she uses her hands. For example, if she has physical contact with people a lot of the time, like a teacher or a doctor, you may consider buying her a ring without elevated diamonds. If you want an heirloom of your family member or a dear one who has passed away to be given to her, get her a memorial diamond from Swiss company LONITÉ.
Finally, if her working environment entails getting her hands dirty, then a simple engagement ring without impressions or embossments is a perfect choice for you to make.
2. Her Personal Style
Rings, just like any other wearable, need to compliment someone’s style. You need to consider what she likes wearing, the patterns of her clothes, and her favorite colors. This is helpful as it will help you find the perfect fit for her, and you will not regret it as she will definitely like it.
3. Your Budget
This is a very important aspect worth considering as there are so many types of engagement rings out there in all different price ranges. You should therefore, be in a position to get the best of a good ring whose price range is within your budget.
As straight-forward as it may sound, most people tend to please their other halves by straining their budget just to get the most expensive engagement ring. Remember, expensive is not always good; you need to be in a position to research very well on all the ring styles available and the cheap methods through which you can buy them. This way, you will get the best product at a relatively low cost without straining your budget.
4. Protection of the Commodity
A wedding ring is a precious small gadget that is prone to theft, misplacement, or even accidental drops. It would be terrible to buy an expensive diamond ring and within just a week, you are told that it was stolen, and you cannot do anything about it.
It is good to buy an engagement ring from a trusted and reputable jeweler that offers warranty and wraps the cost of insurance into your budget. This way, you will be safe in case of theft or damage. Insurance or a warranty will ensure that you get another one, or that it will be repaired without paying anything, respectively.
5. Her Finger Size
Like wedding rings, engagement rings differ in sizes. Some rings have a maximum or minimum diameter. Before you decide on a certain ring, however beautiful it may be, you should first consider her finger size.
To actuate this, it is good to have a prior estimation of the diameter of her finger. This will ensure that you do not get embarrassed during the engagement day by giving her an oversized ring whose cost is way beyond the roof.
This is something that will be worn for a long time and signifies an important part of your life. As such, it is very important to be very careful while purchasing an engagement ring. You may even consider taking a friend with you who has a prior experience so that he or she can help you out in choosing the best ring that your significant other will like.
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