If you have been married for many years, there may be a time when you start to wonder when to upgrade your engagement ring. While some brides may want to make changes that reflect their current style, others may wish to change to a larger stone. Others may have heirloom rings or rings that need repair to prevent loose stones. You may even have a keepsake stone that you want to incorporate into your ring. Whatever the case, knowing when to upgrade is the first step in making changes to your engagement ring.
Upgrading Your Engagement Ring
Previously, we’ve shared some tips on how to upgrade your engagement ring. In this guide, we give you advice on when to make the upgrade.
You need a change.
Let’s face it… you may love your ring for many, many years but you may not love it for the rest of your life. There is nothing wrong with wanting a change after a few years. This ring is something you wear every single day for a lifetime. You need to look at it and love it – when it’s first put on your finger and every year afterwards. You don’t have to get an entirely new ring. You can make some smaller changes to your ring, however. You could look at changing the band to a different metal, for example. You could consider changing the stones. You could even change the setting in some cases. You could try something more subtle to change the ring, such as an engraving or a hidden stone.
Your ring needs fixing.
Over time, any ring that is worn daily will need fixing at some point. Ideally, you should be taking your ring to an experienced jeweller every few years to have it professionally cleaned and checked for any loose stones or other signs of wear and tear. If you notice that stones are loose or there is something else that you think needs to be fixed, it is essential to take your ring to a jeweller as soon as possible. Losing a diamond can be devastating on many levels. If you have a setting that easily catches onto things, you may want to look at changing to a more practical setting. This is very good advice if you live an active lifestyle with a greater risk of wear each day. Another time that you may want to fix your ring is if you have an heirloom ring that is too big or small or one that is very old and in need of prong replacement.
You want to add something.
You can update your ring by adding extra stones or details. You may want to use stones in an heirloom ring and bring them into your own ring. You may have been given a special stone that you want to be included in your ring. You might want to add a modern touch by adding smaller diamonds in a cluster alongside your simple solitaire. You could also add a halo to a solitaire, add additional stones to make a trilogy ring or add pave stones to your band.
These are just a few of the times that you may decide that an upgrade is needed. The most important thing to know about upgrading your ring is that your jeweller will always need to work with your current ring. In some cases, depending on the design of your ring, certain changes may not be possible. The best way to upgrade your ring is to speak to your jeweller, get his expert advice and then proceed.
To help you make your ring even more special, Cape Diamonds offers a custom ring design solution alongside our wide collection of engagement rings.