Buying engagement rings – and why it doesn’t have to be as hard as you think

So the time has finally come and you’ve made that great leap forward and decided to a commitment of marriage. This is perhaps one of the greatest decisions you will ever make in your life, so it’s only natural that you want to make sure you get it right. However, buying the right diamond, or perhaps platinum engagement ring, for your loved one needn’t be such so stressful. Firstly, it’s important you get an idea of what kind of jewellery your partner already possesses. This is easily done by perusing their collection, and by doing this, you will be able to get an idea of sizes as well. There are many types of rings for engagements available on the market today that you don’t always have to go for a glitzy diamond ring. In fact, it’s worth checking out some other gemstone centre pieces, such as topaz or emerald. This could reduce the cost of selected engagement rings and make it all that more affordable. Another way of getting the cost down is to ask your jewellery retailer to perhaps reduce the size of the centre piece stone. In fact there are many cuts that modern day jewellers are able to do, such as the emerald cut or cushion cut, and new ones are being devised as I write this. So definitely, make sure your chosen jewellery retailer talks you through the latest cuts and which ones are the most popular. The Beautiful Company are renowned for their outstanding customer service, and will be able to offer their unbiased assistance at every step of the way.

It’s very important to look at the 4 C’s when it comes to buying not just rings for engagements, but other types of jewellery as well. These are: colour, cut, clarity and carat. It’s important to get a nice colour that will catch the light well, and make for a great initial impression. The importance of the cut in engagement rings has already been discussed, and if you are buying a pre-set make sure you get a cut that your partner will like. The clarity refers to the centre piece gemstone, if you’re choosing a diamond engagement ring most people will go for as clearer stone as they can afford. And finally, the number of carats is what a lot of people will focus on. However, if a diamond has lots of carats it doesn’t necessarily mean it is a fantastic ring. It’s quite a useful indicator of quality but the three other C’s should be considered in conjunction with carats. If you happen to be unsure about what exactly to look for to determine the quality of the ring, then simply ask for some expert advice. After these factors have been considered, make sure wherever you choose to buy, your pre-set or custom engagement ring is from an authorized jewellery retailer and check their terms and conditions. For example, many online jewellers’ such as The Beautiful Company will offer a 10 day money back guarantee. Finally, ensure you get some official accreditation for your engagement rings, especially if it’s a diamond ring you are buying.