Buying an engagement ring? Here's how to get started!
16/09/2024 09:00 | Inspiration
Buying an engagement ring can seem challenging. With all the different options, you might not see the wood for the trees for a while. Of course, you want to choose an engagement ring that suits your beloved perfectly. Not sure where to start? With this roadmap, we'll get you started to buy the ideal engagement ring!
Photo (above): Engagement ring: Simple comme Bonjour - Photographer: Beaucadre
1. Determine your budget
It's important to know how much you want to spend before you start shopping. After all,engagement rings come in different price ranges; determining your budget helps to narrow down your options. Once you have an idea of your budget, you can start your search for the ideal engagement ring. Know: the most expensive engagement ring is not necessarily the most beautiful one! Go for a ring that will truly enchant your loved one
2. Find out what your partner likes
Tastes differ, but you really want the engagement ring to match your partner's taste and personality. Try to subtly gather information about what your partner likes and dislikes. Does she or he have a Pinterest board with rings and other jewellery? If so, you can probably get valuable info from there. If you are not sure, ask family members or friends for advice. They can often ask this a little more subtly on your behalf.
3. Record the right ring size
The size of the engagement ring is very important. After all, you want nothing more than to slide the engagement ring on your beloved's finger right away, so she can show it off, don't you? A handy tip to know the right size is to temporarily ‘borrow’ one of her or his rings. That way you are guaranteed to have the right size. Don't have a ring available? Then try to secretly find out the ring size by, for example, making a print in a bar of soap or measuring the size when your partner is... sleeping!
Does it turn out after your proposal that the engagement ring is the wrong size after all? Don't panic, you can always have it reduced or enlarged at your jeweller afterwards.
4. Choose a jeweller to buy your engagement ring from
That leaves you with the question: where to go, for your purchase? To help you see the wood for the trees, House of Weddings collected the best jewellers in a handy overview. This way, you can be sure to always end up at a reliable jeweller with excellent quality and service.
5. Ask your jeweller for advice
Once you've found your jeweller, you'll work together to find that perfect engagement ring you have in mind. Your jeweller can help you make the right choices, and advise you on the properties of any gemstone or diamond. These are things you might overlook yourself, but which a professional jeweller will be happy to inform you about.
With these steps, you are off to buy the perfect engagement ring for your partner. Good luck with your proposal!
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