When it comes to choosing an engagement ring, you will come across many myths and misconceptions. You will likely get all sorts of advice from everyone you know. Some will tell you that custom ring design is never affordable. Others will tell you that it’s worth spending three months of your salary on the biggest ring you can find. You may also hear myths about metal trends or certain styles that will go out of fashion in a year. Although some advice is useful (and true) other advice is not true at all. To help debunk some of the most common engagement ring myths, here’s what you need to know.
Engagement Ring Myths Debunked
Here are just a few of the biggest engagement ring myths you may hear about when choosing your ring.
1/ Bigger is always better.
Many brides want a super-sized ring with the highest possible carat available. You may think that there is a huge difference between an extremely high carat ring and a more moderate-sized ring. In reality, unless you are opting for a low carat ring, the differences can be very hard to notice with a naked eye. Besides the carat of the diamond, the size of the actual stone and ring does not always have to be massive, either. Very large, clunky designs may not always be practical. You may not be able to wear your ring to the gym or when doing any activities that could damage your ring.
2/ Custom design is too pricey.
You may assume that it costs far too much to consider custom design. Rather than looking at the initial price alone, it is far better to look at it from an investment point of view. This is a ring you will want to wear for the rest of your life. While you don’t have to go into debt for a good part of that life, you don’t want to end up with a ring you do not absolutely love. In some cases, you may even end up spending less on a custom ring, as you have more flexibility in the metal, carat size, stone and size of the ring.
3/ Certain metals will go out of style.
Sure, rose gold is having a moment right now. Yellow gold is also often in the spotlight. Platinum and white gold remain classic metals that never seem to go out of style. The thing is, these are the four metals that have always been used in rings. Although some metals may be seen more often during certain eras, it doesn’t mean that the metal is a fad. Rather than choosing a metal purely because it seems on-trend now or because you are worried that it won’t work in a year or few, choose the metal that you love.
4/ Diamonds are the only choice of stone.
There is no doubt that diamonds are the number one choice for rings. There’s a good reason for this, too. With a Mohs hardness rating of 10, diamonds are the strongest of all stones. They are incredibly versatile, working in every single ring design, with every type of metal. They work in classic and modern rings. They are timeless, elegant and sophisticated. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t consider other stones as well. You could add stones as accent stones or even use diamonds as your accent stones and choose your birthstone or another favourite stone as your primary stone. You could consider coloured diamonds, too, if you want the strength of a diamond with more colour.
5/ Buying pre-made rings are easier.
A major misconception that many have is that it’s far easier to buy pre-made rings. This is not always the case. If you see a ring and you fall in love instantly, then obviously it’s a good move to buy the ring. If you have seen countless rings and nothing quite stands out, it would be far simpler to consider a custom ring rather than choosing a second-best option. Cape Diamonds gives you the benefit of both options. Our collection includes a huge variety of styles that can be tailored to your preferences. We also offer a custom design option for those wanting something unique.
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