Congratulations on finding the love of your life and welcome to the extreme world of engagement ring shopping! If you have noticed your bride-to-be hinting at baguette or princess cut engagement rings, than this is the article for you. Here is what you need to know to buy a beautiful diamond and a perfect ring setting for it!
How To Buy An Engagement RingFirst, let's prepare you for the process. Buying engagement rings is a journey with the final marriage vows being the destination. I like to think of it as planning a vacation of a lifetime. There are all sorts of decisions along the way including budgeting, deciding what matters, weighing your options, taking a little risk, and hoping you chose wisely. The proposal is like taking off in the airplane, you have planned all you can and now it's out of your hands till she's says yes (that would be the plane landing safely). Checking into the hotel is like planning the wedding because there will always be some hiccups along the way, but it's so exciting you hardly remember them the next day. And, taking your wedding vows is like that magical last night of vacation when everything just feels perfect. At the end of it you are so glad you went but happy to just settle into your new life together.Always remember that engagement ring shopping is about more than just picking out a pretty ring, it's an opportunity to demonstrate your love. Whether it's a diamond crusted vintage engagement ring or a shoe-string budget simple solitaire, the ring you buy must come from the heart and speak to her about how well you know her likes, wants, and dreams.
How To Buy A DiamondA successfully purchased engagement ring will always begin with picking out the perfect stone! Since you have a lover of baguette and princess cut engagement rings you will start by looking at fancy cut diamonds. Always remember to shop at a reputable jeweler with a G.G. (Graduate Gemologist) on staff. These experts have gone through extensive training and will be able to explain the 4C's of diamonds as well as help you decide what characteristics of the diamonds will be the most important to her. For example, if quality is her main focus than your gemologist will show you stones in your budget that have superior quality. However, if diamond size is important than your gemologist can navigate you to an acceptable carat size without sacrificing too much of the color, cut, or clarity.
Shopping For Engagement Ring SettingsOnce you have found the perfect stone, now it's time to find the perfect ring setting. From a classic solitaire to modern engagement rings, and unique mountings to vintage engagement rings, princess cut diamonds can be set into a variety of engagement ring settings.If your bride-to-be likes the look of fancy square stones, but is not fully committed to a princess cut diamond, then you may want to consider baguette engagement ring settings. These ring settings can come with either traditional baguettes that are of equal length at either end or tapered baguettes that are more narrows on one end of the stone than the other. Here are some examples:
Classic Engagement Rings With Tapered Baguette Sides
Vintage Engagement Rings With Traditional Baguette Sides In Sapphire
Hope this has inspired you to get shopping!
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