Buying an engagement ring is a (hopefully!) once in a lifetime event, but how do you choose the perfect ring when you want your proposal to be a surprise? You channel your inner James Bond that’s how!
Set your budget
Despite what some advertisers would have you believe, the depth of your love & devotion are not directly linked to how much you spend on an engagement ring. Forget all of those X number of paychecks formulas, work out how much you can realistically afford then look at getting the best quality for your money.
Work out what your partner likes
This is the time when you ditch your taste and think about what your partner would like. You might like gold but they prefer platinum. You might like a round cut, but they might prefer an asscher cut. Remember, you may be buying the ring but it’s for your other half and they are the one who will be wearing it for the rest of their life
Spend some time looking at the jewelry your loved one already has. What metal do they wear most? Gold? Silver? Platinum? Do they prefer classic simple jewelry or big extravagant pieces?
You will also have to work out what size ring to buy. Try to swipe a ring and take it to get sized or, if the worst comes to the worst, draw around the inside of the ring and use that.
Consult with friends
To ensure you get the perfect ring for your perfect person, confide in someone close to your partner to see if they can give you some extra input. This is when an online jewelry store such as Anjolee really comes into it’s own. You can visit the site and get opinions without arousing the suspicion you would with a shopping trip.
On the site you can choose different settings, stones, cuts etc and it will provide a high quality 3D image of your custom engagement ring. They also provide a great deal of diamond education &buying advice .
When choosing the ring you also need to consider :
The 4 C’s of Diamonds
The shape of the stone &
The setting
The 4 C’s of Diamonds
Cut
Cut doesn’t refer to the shape of the diamond, but rather the angles and proportions of the stone. A well cut diamond reflects light from one facet to another and projects the light through the top of the stone.
Color
Diamond color is graded on a scale that ranges from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow).
Clarity
The fewer imperfections a diamond has, the more clear, and consequently, more expensive it is.
Carat Weight
Carat refers to the weight of a diamond but size shouldn’t be your focus. Skilled jewelers can make smaller diamonds look a lot more impressive than a large one through cut & mounting
The diamond shape
Round diamonds are by far the most popular with them making up about three-quarters of all diamond purchases. Round diamonds offer maximum sparkle
Princess diamonds are next in popularity. They have the brilliance of a round diamond but at a lower price. Princess diamonds feature an angular, contemporary beauty that looks gorgeous in classic and geometric settings
Cushion diamonds are especially popular among fans of vintage and romantic styles.
Asscher and emerald diamonds are step-cut, for a sleek and elegant appearance. They have less fire or sparkle than round diamonds but are more transparent.
Marquise, oval, and pear-shaped diamonds are more distinctive shapes, and help fingers look long and slender due to their elongated appearance. See I bet you never thought of how the rings would make your partners fingers look did you?
Heart-shaped diamonds express your sentiment with a flourish and are often favored by die-hard romantics.
Choose the Setting
Bezel setting
A metal rim that encircles the sides of the stone and extends slightly above it. The rim can stretch around the diamond’s entire circumference or around only a portion of it.
Channel setting
In a channel setting, the diamond or diamonds are placed into a metal channel. It can be used as an accent to a main diamond that’s set on a prong.
Pave’(pronounced Pa Vay)
This setting consists of lots of diamonds placed close together.
By going to Anjolee you can try out many combinations of setting, stone and gem to find the perfect ring for your soul mate. They even provide a third party certification process so you can be sure that what you purchased is exactly the quality you recieve.
About Anjolee
Anjolee is a family owned and operated in San Diego County, California
Anjolee is the original manufacturer of all jewelry designs on its website. The company was founded in 1977 as a manufacturer specializing in fine diamond jewelry and has been selling its products to wholesalers, retail stores, and to online websites. Throughout the years, Anjolee has gained recognition as the leading high-end jewelry manufacturer in the jewelry industry. The product line consists of an extensive collection of bridal jewelry, fashion rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. In 2008, Anjolee launched its own website and began selling directly to consumers. That decision allows consumers to purchase directly from the manufacturer at the best possible prices with faster delivery on all customized orders.
Anjolee conforms to the Kimberly act of 2003: In April 2003, the Congress of The United States of America and President George Bush passed a law adopting the Kimberly Process, which requires all US diamond retailers to buy all their diamonds only from manufacturers who have documentation warranting that the diamonds were obtained through legitimate channels. Anjolee fully complies with the Kimberly act of 2003.