Outside of deciding to get married, one of the biggest choices anyone will have to make in life is what type of engagement ring to get. There are so many styles to choose from, and they can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars, depending on the style chosen, and the size of the diamond. This is a piece of jewelry that a woman is going to wear for the rest of her life, so it needs to be something that she loves. Often, couples choose engagement rings together, while other times, men take the lead and choose something on their own. While the bride-to-be hasn’t been involved in the process when the latter happens, she will be thrilled that the love of her life took the time to pick out something special just for her, and she will love the ring no matter what it looks like.
If the prospective groom is going to be shopping for diamond jewelry, including engagement rings, on his own, he may want to bring along his girlfriend’s sister, mother, or a friend to help them choose the perfect ring. Having this help will also ensure that the ring will fit properly and not need to be sized. It is important to deal with professional jewelers, and it is often advised that people stay away from mall jewelry stores, which all seem to carry the same thing with little variety.
One option that is popular among many couples is to choose settings, then choose stones to put in those settings. At Harry C. Glinberg Jewelers, customers can choose from a variety of beautiful settings for engagement rings and other diamond jewelry. Depending on the budget, one can create the engagement ring of their dreams this way, and it is sure to be unique to that person.
When choosing stones, the three most important things to consider are the four C’s: clarity, color, cut, and carat. There are many shapes and cuts to choose from, including pear, oval, emerald cut, square, cushion cut, round, and others. The shape of the stone will depend on the setting that has been chosen.
