Buying Engagement Rings – An unforgettable time

There are many memorable moments in one’s life, some enjoyable and others painful. Agreeing to getting married is surely a moment that lives long in the memory, and to celebrate the occasion why not design your own engagement ring, an event that can be equally treasured. This idea may at first sound daunting as you will probably be wondering where to start. A good starting point is to simply sit down with your loved one and sketch a design that you like. Perhaps you want some rubies or emeralds to offset diamonds as in gemstone engagement rings, or are thinking of keeping it simple and want a diamond engagement ring that is made up of white or yellow gold with a lovely solitaire diamond in a classic mount. Whatever you decide upon, you can take your rough design to a jeweller’s shop or to a self employed diamond mounter and ask them to either find you something in stock that matches your requirements, or ask them to make it up from scratch. The advantage of going somewhere other than a shop is cost. A diamond mounter working out of their own workshop or an online store that employs goldsmiths and diamond mounters to work for them do not have the huge overheads of a store and can thus provide substantial savings to their clients.

Garnet and diamond ring

If you are instead thinking of looking at some designer engagement rings, such as a Cartier engagement ring then you will have to head to a reputable jewellery shop who stocks such rings. An antique engagement ring should also be a consideration as precious stones and metals do not lessen in quality over time, and often antique designs can make for a perfect engagement ring. The competition in the jewellery world borders on fierce, so be sure to come prepared with at least some basic knowledge of ring setting, diamond rings and loose diamonds in general, as you can easily be taken advantage of. First and foremost, assuming that you will be buying a diamond as the centre piece of a solitaire engagement ring or other unique diamond engagement ring, make sure you are aware of the following basic aspects of a diamond. Commonly referred to as the four C’s, the carat, colour, clarity and cut of a diamond in diamond engagement rings are what will determine the final price. Carat size is the most known feature of a diamond, and most people will know what size they want the diamond in their unique engagement ring to be. Anything over one carat is considered a good size, but don’t be put off buy a stone that you like if it is less than one carat. The cut, or shape of the diamond will also affect price as will how clear the diamond is and its colour. So when you have finally decided on the design of the engagement ring, make sure to choose the diamond carefully and try not to rush into making a purchase.