Deciding to ask your other half to marry you is a huge milestone in your relationship. It’s exciting, nerve-wracking and a little bit baffling.
You’ve decided where and when you want to propose to her, and you’re pretty sure she’s going to say yes. But there is still one little thing missing – the perfect ring. After all, it needs to be something that she will love. Forever. So where do you start?
Find an engagement ring that your girlfriend is guaranteed to fall in love with by following our important 3 top tips…
The Perfect Metal
There are a number of options to pick from when it comes to choosing the metal for the ring’s band. From platinum to gold, deciding on the one that you think your partner will prefer should be your first choice.
18ct Yellow Gold, 8ct White Gold Cut Diamond
Gold is a softer metal than platinum and tends to be shinier overall. But platinum is more durable. White gold is a popular choice with a lot of brides, but that doesn’t mean that you should dismiss yellow gold.
We suggest paying attention to what jewellery your girlfriend usually wears. This will make it easier to choose the right one.
Select the Shape
Once you’ve decided on the metal, it’s time to turn your attention to the shape. There are a variety of different shapes to consider and it’s important to narrow down your options as soon as possible.
Platinum Single Stone Rub Over Set Diamond Platinum Single Stone Phoenix Cut Diamond
A round diamond promises something that is traditional and timeless, whilst a square shaped diamond is both modern and stylish. For a ring that is a little more unique, you might want to look at pear, oval and heart shaped rings.
Remember the 4 C’s
For any budding ring buyer, the most important thing to keep in mind is the 4 C’s. For those who don’t know what this means, it stands for the cut, colour, clarity and carat of a ring.
The “carat” of a ring is something that most people have heard of but don’t always understand what it means. The carat is specifically referring to the weight of the diamond rather than the size.
The “colour” actually refers to the lack of colour. Diamonds are supposed to be colourless and the more that they are, the higher quality the ring is seen as being.
“Clarity” is the number of imperfections that the ring has, whilst “cut” looks at the way the ring is designed and how the cut reflects the shine and sparkle of the diamond.
Phoenix cut diamond 0.74ct, H colour, VVS2 clarity
These are 4 important characteristics that you should look for during your search for the perfect ring!
If you’re still confused about what ring to choose for your loved one, please don’t hesitate to contact us today for more advice.
You can also explore our collections of bridal jewellery.
Think you are all set? Good luck!