Your fiancée will wear her engagement ring every day for the rest of her life, so choosing the perfect ring is crucial.
How do you determine if you’re buying the right ring for you? These simple tips are from the experts at Jewelry Information Center. This non-profit trade organization has been providing information for consumers about fine jewelry since over 60 years.
Take a look at her jewelry collection. Your partner’s jewelry will tell you about her style. If she has a lot sterling silver or white metal, she will be a cool-metal person. A white gold, palladium, or platinum ring is an excellent choice. She is more warm-metal if she has more yellow metallics. So stick with yellow gold or rose.
Find out her style. Does your fiancée-to-be like traditional or non-traditional designs? She may prefer bold, funky jewelry to a more traditional engagement ring.
Pay attention. Notice how she reacts to engagement rings from other women. That will reveal her clear preferences.
Ask one of her friends for advice when in doubt. You should find a trusted friend who is familiar with her style. Without sounding suspicious, he or she will be able get a lot more information than you can.
Shop with her. Couples shop for wedding rings and engagement rings together. You want to surprise her? So she doesn’t know which one, narrow down your selection to two or three rings. Plan the date, location, and memorable style.
Buy from a trusted jeweler. It doesn’t matter where you shop, it is what matters most. Trusted jewelers will guide you through the entire process.
– Take note of the return or exchange policy. If she prefers a different ring you must make sure that you can exchange it.
Visit the Jewelry Information Center for more information about fine jewelry and trends in engagement rings, as well as to locate a reliable jeweler close by you. www.jic.org.
