Friday, September 17, 2010

Looking For An Engagement Ring? Here's What You Need To Know

Because most average guys don't regularly shop for a diamond, looking for an engagement ring can be a little overwhelming! When you are planning to propose, you hope she will say yes', the moment she just looks at the diamond. Naturally, you don't really wish to drain your whole bank account.
So how do you start?
Don't despair, worrying that you can't possibly come across something to really wow her, and still pay the utilities in the upcoming months. Yes, diamond rings are expensive, but there is a way to find a decent one without going all out financially.
You very much hope to become engaged to her. You want to impress her. You absolutely hope to give a diamond her friends will go green with envy over.
Many folks right away believe they should solely focus on how large the diamond is. For most men, they think the bigger stone is always better.
But seriously, that simply isn't a fact. If you focus on size only and compromise on other facets of its quality ranking, you could end up buying a drab, lifeless stone that looks cheap.
Diamonds are graded in four categories: carat (size), clarity, cut and color. Remembering the proper balance of those 4 big gradings will help you buy a great stone at within your means.
If you just choose a diamond because it's big, or costs less than the others, there's a serious chance that you'll be settled with a rock of lesser quality for too much money. Keep in mind, this will be her one-time-only diamond engagement ring, and for you it's the one shot at getting her to accept your proposal!
Don't forget, though, it isn't an absolute requirement to spend your complete funds on the the biggest and brightest diamond available. Buying a grade or two below absolute perfection should still yield you a very nice diamond. Without permanent debt.
The primary quality component you truly ought not to sacrifice is how well the diamond is cut. How well a diamond is cut greatly influences the amount of light rays it will reflect and therefore, how sparkly it will be. How much sparkle you can see has a lot to do with how the ring looks and a properly cut stone is certain to put a big smile on her face.

1 comment:

  1. Great post! I am sure some gentlemen will be delighted reading this post. :)

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