The Right Engagement Ring Stores For The Right Rings

By Fatimah Hughes

When two people fall in love, the next level is usually to get engage. It is a sign of commitment, at least in the beginning for some people. When the love is so deep you'd like to spend the rest of your life together or in some cases, at least try to. The thought of leaving apart is unbearable.

It is The Vein of Love

The tradition of wearing engagement rings was believed to come from the Romans. The third finger which is said to have a vein that leads to the heart hence it is called vena amoris (vein of love), that is why the ring is often worn on the left hand.

Choose The Right Store To Find The Right Ring

Of course we understand that everyone has their own traditions and beliefs when it comes to the symbolism of the engagement ring. However, they forget that engagement rings are also investments which should be given lots of thoughts before purchasing. The problem arises because they are so engrossed in the air of "amore" .

Mainly a guy, or a couple will just pop into any popular engagement ring stores without knowing the facts that choosing the right ring does not based on the prettiest design. Before going into an engagement ring stores and you as the guy should be prepared because there are a lot of things to take into account.

The Importance of Budget

Whether shopping alone or with you fiance, before going into any engagement ring stores make sure that you have set a budget. Sales people are sometimes cunning. They make you believe that the cost of the ring speaks for the amount of your love. Don't be fooled! You Know how much you can afford.

Do Your Research

Always do your homework before hand, now you may think this is easy, but it's not that simple at all, but don't lose heart just yet. Be prepared because when you go into any engagement ring stores, you will be barraged with a lot of precious metals as your ring's setting. There are too many to choose from: You can either choose gold, titanium, rose gold, platinum, and white gold or a combination of precious metals. So take your time, at the end of the day the design that you choose must suits your beloved's taste. Is it raditional, understated, modern, or intricate?

The Deal Breaker

When you have chosen which engagement ring stores, be sure to be armed with the knowledge that when you pick a diamond you have to know the "Four C's" Carat weight, Clarity, Cut, and Color. No doubt everyone knows that the deal breaker is always the stone. The most popular choice is of course the Diamond; after all it is a girl's best friend. However, fake diamonds are everywhere in the market so you have to be extra careful and patient, do not rush into grabbing one that you think is the one. Apply the "Four C's"

Another tip that you should know is that engagement ring stores will always offer you diamonds that have already been preset. Therefore if possible it is better to choose a setting and a diamond separately, because sometimes if not always you can examine closely a diamond better when it has not been set yet.

Surprising your girlfriend is romantic, but don't forget to take take a friend and make sure the two of you have read up on the fine points of choosing the right diamond. Of course it's better to have second opinion. I will suggest going to a good and reputable engagement ring stores though they can be a little pricey, you may be assured of the quality. However, don't forget to ask for ask for a certification on the originality of the ring.