Buying engagement rings is no small challenge. For those planning to surprise the love of their life with a ring, the process is especially daunting. Over and beyond planning the proposal, you need to first find and purchase the perfect ring. Luckily, knowing what to expect when shopping for engagement rings can make things a lot simpler.
What You May Not Know About Buying Engagement Rings
If you are preparing to pop the most important question of your life, make sure that you have a look at these not always well-known truths about buying engagement rings.
1 All diamonds look the same at a glance.
After a while, it becomes even harder to tell the difference between a high carat stone and a low carat stone. Round and oval cuts will start to look very similar, baguettes and emerald cuts will blend into one another, you will not be able to spot tiny flaws and you may even develop a bit of a headache from peering at a non-stop supply of diamonds. This is where your jeweller comes in to help make the process easier. A good jeweller will be able to find the best quality diamond for your budget and offer a selection of cuts that suit your requirements.
2 Your personal preferences do not count.
Keep your own personal preferences aside when looking at rings. It does not matter how much you prefer platinum to rose gold. It matters that your love has a penchant for rose gold jewellery and a love for diamonds. This ring is a piece of jewellery that is made to be treasured for the rest of your partner’s life. If she is not 100% happy with the ring, she may have to get it altered or she will otherwise have to settle for a ring that is not exactly her style. Needless to say, neither of those scenarios are ideal.
3 Your partner’s friends are a source of valuable information.
One of the best ways to be sure that you hit the proverbial mark is to speak to her friends. Her best friend will know exactly what sort of jewellery she would love and what she would potentially dislike. This will save you a great deal of wasted time, while also ensuring that there is less chance of the ring being accepted with anything short of rapture and adoration. Another option is to talk to her mom. That brings us to our next point…
4 Asking for your love’s hand in marriage can be awkward.
If you are the traditional type and you plan to ask your love’s parents for their blessing, prepare yourself for a rather awkward experience. No matter how long you have been dating their daughter and no matter how much of a good relationship you have, asking parents for their child’s hand in marriage is not always a situation that is without a few blushes and nerves.
5 Generic mass-produced rings are not worth considering.
Whatever you do, make sure that you take the time and effort to find your love a ring that can be completely hers. As tempting as it may seem to go to the nearest chain store to find a ring, mass-produced rings are never ideal. These rings are almost always generic, with thousands cast from the same design. A custom made ring is unique, with the ability to change small details to suit your love’s tastes. It will be treasured on a far deeper basis than any generic ring could ever hope to achieve.
Find your dream ring with the help of Cape Diamonds, which offers a wide range of premium, custom made engagement rings handcrafted in Cape Town.