The mere thought or mention of proposals will very quickly result in a bombardment of engagement ring advice. Well-meaning friends, family and random social media followers will all have plenty of ideas to suggest. Some of their advice may be sound. Other advice may result in a ring disaster. If you are planning a surprise proposal with an engagement ring you have chosen, it is especially important to go to reliable sources for advice. If you are choosing a ring together, you will still need to have an accurate idea of how it all works. Where do you start searching for the right advice, though? Let’s take a look.
Getting the Right Engagement Ring Advice
Before you get carried away by that TikTok trend you saw or your fiance’s brother’s girlfriend’s tips on choosing an engagement ring, here are some better sources for reliable advice.
A professional jeweller
This is, by far, the most accurate source of advice you will find. Who better to offer suggestions and insight than someone who will likely design and create the ring? That’s not to say that all jewellers are going to give you good advice. An experienced jeweller will give you realistic advice. He will tell you what will work and what will not. He will explain the differences between cuts and carats. He will offer input on how to bring in the design elements you want to add. He will be honest at all times. If your idea is not practical, he will suggest other options that will work better. This means that you will not only get the best advice but also the best ring that is made exactly the way you want it to look.
Specialised jewellery blogs
Stay clear of viral blogs and head on over to blogs that specialise in topics such as jewellery. Jewellery blogs will have articles on ring styles, diamond cuts, gemstone ideas, tips on getting her ring size, and various other helpful resources. In many cases, writers have an extensive understanding of rings, which means that you are getting information from a trusted source. Most blogs have FAQ pages that answer questions most people have about rings. Other trusted sites such as globally recognised fashion and lifestyle magazine websites will also be useful sources of tips.
Dedicated online forums
This one can be a little riskier. However, there can also be a lot of helpful hints in forums on platforms such as Reddit. Sub-reddits that focus on rings, proposals, engagement and related topics can give you a broader idea of questions you might have. In some cases, jewellers may be on these forums, meaning that you have the benefit of free advice. Quora can be another choice. Just remember that any online forum will have a lot of useless information or bad advice. You will be able to filter out the good advice from the bad suggestions if you ask the right questions.
If you have any questions or you’d like to chat about anything relating to rings, we’re always happy to help. Contact the Cape Diamonds team now with any of your engagement ring questions.