There’s a lot that goes into buying an engagement ring. First you need to work out what style to buy – which can be hard if you’re buying a surprise ring for a partner who has given you no clues. Then you need to assess your budget and whether to take out a loan. And that’s before you get to the cut and the carat of the diamond. Because of this, many details can get overlooked when buying an engagement ring. Below are just some of the important details that you need to consider that are often forgotten.
What’s their ring size?
Many of us don’t know our own ring size – let alone our partner’s ring size. Getting the ring size right can be very important if you want them to be able to actually wear it. There are a few tricks you can use to discreetly work out your partner’s ring size. Getting an accurate ring size is likely to be difficult – in most cases, it’s best to guess on the larger side, as it’s easier to reduce the size of a ring than it is to enlarge a ring.
What’s the resizing/return policy?
Some jewellers are willing to resize a ring for free. Others are even willing to exchange the ring or refund it if a partner doesn’t like the ring you purchased (although you will usually only have a short period to return it). Choosing one of these jewellers is useful as a precaution. Otherwise you could end up having to pay extra to resize it or being stuck with a ring your partner doesn’t like/can’t wear.
Where did the diamond come from?
It can also be worth researching where the diamond came from. A lot of people aren’t comfortable wearing a diamond ring if it is a blood diamond. By being able to trace the diamond’s history, you can determine whether it has been mined and acquired ethically. A lab grown diamond is the safest option if you want to ensure that your diamond is conflict-free. There are many jewellers that now sell these diamonds.
Should you get a coloured diamond?
It’s traditional to propose with a colourless diamond ring. However, a growing number of people are choosing coloured diamonds instead. These can have a blue, yellow or even pink hue for a touch of uniqueness. Of course, you don’t even have to choose a diamond ring – emeralds, rubies and blue sapphires can also make great gemstones in rings that may appeal more to people that love colour.
How long will it take to be delivered/manufactured?
If you’ve got a proposal date set and you’re ordering your ring online, it could be important to double-check the delivery date to make sure that it arrives in good time. Custom rings can often take at least a month to be manufactured and delivered. You don’t want to leave it too late to order one of these rings and end up having to propose without a ring.
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