Top 6 tips for men before buying their partner’s engagement ring
Decide your budget
Two to three months salary is normally what the average person is willing to pay. The key is to make sure you are comfortable with what you can afford.
Diamond shape
The diamond shape is very important from the wearer’s perspective. You have quite a few options to choose from. Think about what will suit your partner . Ask her indirectly, or go through some photos of diamonds and observe what her reaction is to certain shapes. The two most popular shapes are the Round brilliant cut and the Princess cut.
Metal type
Check your partner’s existing jewellery, they might like Yellow Gold, White Gold or prefer Rose Gold or even Platinum. The Cost will vary depending on the type of metal you choose. Platinum is the most expensive followed by Gold.
What technical details do I need to know?
Well you could do with knowing about diamond colour and diamond clarity. When it comes to Diamond Colour grade D is the most expensive, as it is graded exceptional white. The diamond colour H is slightly tinted yellow. This grade will be less expensive. Anything below the grade of H for diamond colour should not really be considered.
Another important aspect the Diamond Clarity should also be considered. The grade of FL means flawless, this will be a very expensive diamond. The scale continues down to IF – VVS1 – VVS2 – VS1 VVS2 – VS1 – VS2 – S11 – S12 – and S12. The further you go down the scale the more inclusions your diamond will have and this will effect the overall cost. Inclusions are tiny lines or black dots inside the diamond. These can’t be seen by the human eye but can be seen under a magnifying glass.
Popular designs
5.So what is currently popular when thinking about buying your engagement ring? Its important to get the design of the ring right. Think about your partner’s style, are they classic, trendy, original?
Looking for something completely unique?
6.You don’t want to follow the crowd? There are some very creative styles that stand apart from standard engagement rings. Arrange a consultation with a designer jeweller to custom design a unique ring for your partner.
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