Shopping For An Engagement Ring? Some Tips On Finding That Dream Ring!

I love seeing the excitement in a guys eye when he first starts shopping for an engagement ring. When I did it I couldn't stop thinking about popping the question and seeing the look on her face when she saw the ring I got for her. I knew I wanted it to be her dream ring, I just had to figure out what that was!
Most guys have no clue about diamonds when they go shopping for an engagement ring. After all, it's not something you buy for yourself and most people don't buy diamonds more than once or twice in a lifetime.
This is a time when you have to do something that a lot of guys have trouble with - pay attention to your girlfriend! As funny as it sounds, finding the perfect ring will depend on it to a certain extent.
Finding the diamond for your ring actually is one of the easiest parts of choosing your ring. You have to know your stuff, but my website and the guide I put together for you will make it easy. Make sure you check it out: it will save you time and a good chunk of cash.
The hardest part for most people is choosing what type of setting (the band) to pick.
First, figure out what color you want. For this, just look at the jewelry she already wears. Does she wear a lot of yellow gold? Or does she stick with silver?
If she wears gold - than it's easy. Her engagement ring will be made of yellow gold. If she wears silver, than stick with platinum or white gold.
This is even an area you can come right out and ask. If you ask if she prefers silver or yellow gold, she isn't going to automatically think you are shopping for a ring. You can even say that your buddy just bought his girlfriend a new silver necklace but he wasn't sure if he should go with gold instead. This conversation leads to a natural way of asking her what she prefers.
When it comes to the style of the ring, you have three main ones to choose from. These are a Diamond Solitaire ring, a Diamond ring with sidestones or a Three Stone ring.
A solitaire ring is the most popular choice. It is simple yet elegant and is the best way of showing off a single diamond. It is a band with one diamond mounted to it.
A ring with sidestones features a center diamond with many smaller diamonds on both sides of it. These diamond are usually quite small but they do add a little sparkle to the band itself.
A three stone ring has a main center diamond, and then two smaller diamonds beside it - one on each side. Usually the side diamonds are about 30-60% of the size as the center stone.
It can be difficult to know exactly what she wants. I always suggest going for a solitaire ring if you aren't sure. It is timeless and classic piece of jewelry and it's the best way to show off the diamond. However, I do suggest trying to find out what she would like the most.
The best thing to do is have one of her girlfriends ask her for you. Make sure you only ask someone you trust can keep a secret and someone that will be able to ask her without making it obvious why she is asking the question. Girls do talk about jewelry together so she won't be suspicious unless her friend gives her reason to be.
Also, pay close attention to the jewelry she already owns. Does she go for flashier rings or more of a simple look? By knowing her style, you should have a good idea of what she would prefer.
Have fun shopping for your ring. It's a really exciting time and I hope you get the reaction you are looking for. If you want some extra help choosing a diamond and saving a hunk of cash stop by my website - that's what it's there for!
Good luck!
Tom Mason is a diamond expert and specializes in finding his clients engagement rings at prices far below retail. His experience and expertise have led to the publication of the book The Ultimate Diamond Buying Guide - A guide that has helped people from around the globe find the perfect diamond ring at a great price.
Visit his website for more tips on saving money on your engagementring purchase.
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