Its hard to say. You really have to know what your GF likes and what her style is. My finance went to a local shop and got me the perfect .5 round single stone. It dainty and looks great on my hand plus I want to make up my own wrap for around it and he knew that.
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It would be best to get the style of the ring by asking your girlfriend. My husband got my engagement ring online at http://www.jamesallen.com They have the best prices anywhere. Research about diamond cut, clarity, carat and color. This way you can determine which diamond you’d like to choose. After getting the ring, if you’d like to get it exchanged (or if your girlfriend doesn’t like it for whatever reason) you have 30 days to return the diamond. If a prong breaks (or any other problem with workmanship) they will fix it for free.
I can’t stop talking about how good the company is.
Everyone is so skeptical about getting an engagement ring online but this one is the real deal. NBC news (2004) did a report on them to see if they really give out quality diamonds for that cheap and they do! If you’d like I can message you a picture of my engagement ring
Why are you asking a bunch of strangers? It’s your engagement. You decide.
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Ask some of her friends and family. They know her best and may be able to guild you! Have fun and Congrats!
We bought my diamond from a diamond broker. No middle man & no jewelry stores are involved to “high pressure you.” Personally, I wanted a really good stone over one carat that was bright, clear and if it had any inclusions in the diamond, I wanted it to be so hard to find that it would take a jeweler a while to find it. I knew we couldn’t afford a “flawless” diamond, but I have gotten tremendous amounts of sincere compliments from friends and strangers alike about my ring. It is a traditional round stone but it is over 2 carats. If you have a reputable Wholesale Diamond Broker in your city (you can look in the Yellow Pages and then check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there are any complaints about them), then that is the way to get a really good diamond without a ton of markup included in the price. We paid cash for mine and then the Broker usually has a person that can set the diamond in any type of setting you want, which costs extra. You can go traditional or you can draw up your own setting. They are usually very willing to help you out in this area. Anyway, I got a lot of diamond for the money, it is of excellent quality, it is set in a unique setting, and it is my “dream ring.” This is some-thing very special that I will be very happy with for the rest of my life and marriage.
I beleive a princess diamond would be the best with 2 other diamonds along side it. If u want to and if ur gf likes pink you could get a pink princess ring with 2 diamonds on each side. Optional. Jared would be the best to buy a ring.
Good Luck and Congrats on ur up comin engagement
Well, the safest bet is a round solitaire with white gold or platinum band. Most women like a round cut, because it looks the largest, sparkles the most, and has a very classic look.
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Ask your girl her oppinion. She might have one that she really wants. If you’ve talked about marriage then just tell her to show you what kind of rings she likes so later on you’ll know what to get. I showed my fiance what I liked and he bought one and totally suprised me with it.
I once had a friend who bought the biggest ring most obnoxious ring out there. She doesn’t even like it because she such a tiny person. It looks ridiculous on her. She can’t even get her gloves on in the winter.
If I were you, I would take your girl shopping and then stop at a jewelry store just for fun. To get an idea of what she likes. She does have to wear it after all.
my husband bought my engagement ring from bluenile.com. He got a great deal (my ring appraised for almost 2x what he paid), and the site has a lot of education.
While some people will tell you bigger is always better, that’s not true when it comes to diamonds. By the highest quality you can afford (color, cut, clarity etc) and dont worry much about size. In the long run a better quality smaller diamond will look nicer than a larger low quality one.
best place? hm … really don’t know. And proper sizing might have to be done at the store. Unless you mean size of setting, stone, etc, in which case, have your fiance try them on and see how they look on her hand. If you want it to be a surprise, take into consideration the size of her hand, her life activity level, her personal style (subdued or flashy), etc.
Some things to consider:
Diamonds are highly over-rated. They cost a small fortune but are very prevalent. Not to mention the diamond market is swimming in the blood of slave labor and murder. Buying diamonds perpetuates the atrocities.
CZ are stunning these days, and near impossible to tell a difference.
But why not try something different?
How about an emerald to signify the growth of love over time? It is called “the gem of eternal spring” and was the favorite gem of many ancient kings and queens, including Cleopatra.
Or how about a ruby?
Called “Summer’s Gem”, it is the rarest gemstone, which can be paralleled to how you view your Love — Rare and beautiful. Not to mention, it is “the color of love”. It is also believed to be a “lucky” gemstone, bringing wisdom, happiness, health, and good luck to all wearers, but particular good fortune to those who are born in July. Because it is considered lucky, it is the favored gem among gamblers.
You can do some investigating by googling a phrase something like “gemstone meanings”.
There does seem to be a trend away from the “run-of-the-mill” diamond, and toward stones that reflect your particular love.
Whatever you choose, CONGRATULATIONS!
Whatever you do, don’t go to a mall jewelry store. They up their prices a lot because they have to pay a very high rent. And their pieces aren’t unique because they are usually chain jewelry stores, and share stock across the country and on the internet. Plus, they don’t really do any custom stuff.
I’d check out several stores before you commit to any one ring. I say ask her friends for some advice, or get them to take her into a jewelry store and look at rings “just for fun” and have her report back to you. Or if you’re not so into the surprising her thing, take her yourself. She’s going to have to wear this piece of jewelry for a long time, she should like it.
I think most women get a solitaire because that’s supposed to be the classic ideal, but in reality, an engagement ring can be any style. However, the solitaire is pretty safe.
I think it all really depends on her style as to what style ring she wants. I would pay special attention to the jewelry she currently wears and what her taste is in interior design. I think that’s pretty indicative of personal style, because furniture is expensive, so therefore something that you should really like, and like for a long time.
Also take into consideration what she does for a living. I make cakes, and being that I work with my hands, I don’t want anything over a carat, because it’d just get in the way. And also, remember that you can always upsize later.
I’m getting an oval blue topaz in platinum. My blue topaz being how I’m going against the traditional diamond. And I have yet to see any other blue topaz in platinum….