Canadian Diamonds

The carat of course means the weight and this is whether or not the diamond is a hefty one or not. If you don’t buy one large diamond then you might want to consider instead buying several smaller ones on the ring which can look more refined.

Cut of course means the way in which the diamond is cut, and there are several different styles. These will affect the way the light is refracted so they make quite a difference, but it’s ultimately a matter of opinion. Finally clarity means how clear the diamond is – and whether there are air bubbles and impurities when you look through. A good diamond will be clear, heavy and nicely cut and it will fit well with the design of the ring.

Finally make sure that you get the engagement ring to fit. This means again asking her friends, or perhaps steeling a ring of hers she won’t notice to get measured so that the engagement ring slips on perfectly.

If the price is coming up to an excess of $9,000 then you can probably safely ‘cap’ the cost off at this point and not go any higher. Some people are happier doing just one month’s salary, but whichever way you do it make sure that you make this a ‘special’ item of jewelry.

You should also look into the quality of the diamonds, and this is what makes the engagement ring expensive or not. Don’t buy a diamond just because it’s large, but rather look for quality and this means the four ‘C’s. The four Cs are: Color, Carat, Cut and Clarity and these tell you a lot about diamonds.

Of course color means whether the diamond is completely transparent and clear, or whether it is slightly yellow. It’s also possible to get synthetic diamonds that are colored to be blue, purple or black – but as a rule it’s safer to stick to the traditional look (if in doubt, always think traditional).

While this might sound like a lot to consider, the good news is that there are some things that are universal and that aren’t open to interpretation. For instance the stone – yes this should be a diamond ring and to select otherwise would be a large mistake that would be a disappointment. While you might try to be ‘different’ by going for another rock, most women expect a diamond and it’s also traditional. Only a very certain type of woman would be happy with something ‘alternative’ and you should check this before going ahead.

If you are buying diamonds then this also means the ring is going to be expensive – which is what you want in this case. Choosing the budget for your ring is difficult but there are some basic guidelines here too.

Many people say that the price of a diamond for an engagement ring should be three months’ salary, but for many this is too much money and will be intimidating for a woman who won’t feel she can ever wear it.

You want to make sure that this is a ring that is very much from you, and if you entirely follow advice then you won’t have that personal touch when you hand it over. And anyway, this ring is going to speak for you to all her friends and co-workers so you best make sure you like it too (that and you are going to see an awful lot of it yourself).

To choose engagement rings that you like the look of make sure you look around at the various options and think about wearing it yourself.

You also need to think practically. Being something that gets worn every day, is this jewelry that’s practical to do things in? While a large diamond might be impressive, if it protrudes too far out of the ring then it’s only going to get caught on things and be more likely to get lost. At the same time if it’s too ostentatious then it won’t work with some of the things she wears.

Rather, select one or two ‘allies’ who you can rely on to talk to you seriously on the matter without spilling the beans. These should be friends that are close to her – so a best friend or a sister – because there’s a good chance they’ll have discussed engagement rings before. They might even already be tasked with guiding you to buy the correct ring.

You should also look into asking your own friends if you feel you can’t trust hers. Even if they don’t know your girlfriend as well, if you can get a female input then this is going to be better than your own. Likewise when in the jewellery stores you should also ask the assistants working their. The assistants will have no idea what your girlfriend likes, but by working in jewelry stores they will have a good idea of the types of jewelry that are popular, and of the quality of the diamonds etc.

The more advice and input you get the better – but don’t remove yourself completely from the process.

Taking her past jewelry stores is also a good idea. This way as you pass the jewelry stores you can let her stop and look in the window (normally she won’t need to wait for an invite) and can then help her look at the various options to decide.

You should also spend some time doing your research. This means looking through her current jewellery – and he existing rings and necklaces can tell you a lot in this regard. Try to look for trends between them – are they generally bulky items of jewellery that draw attention? Or are they more dainty and delicate? Are they mainly gold or are they largely silver? These are important aspects that will help to make the decision.

You should also make sure to ask her friends what they think. Don’t talk to too many or you might this way give the game away.

When your girlfriend knows that a proposal is imminent then this can mean that she is eagerly looking forward to the receipt of her engagement rings and that she is second guessing your every move. She will know you have it and depending on her personality she might even decide to try searching for it. Dropping to one knee to tie a shoelace? Then expect a scream – and don’t be surprised if she tells people already either.

To avoid this situation then there is another strategy to get your girlfriend’s opinion when choosing diamond rings. One is to simply ask her what kind of engagement ring she’d like but in an entirely hypothetical manner.

There are many ways you can broach the subject, but this should mean things like asking what she thinks of her friend’s engagement ring and why she does/doesn’t like it. Alternatively you could talk about rings in general and then move on to engagement rings. You can even try giving her another item of jewellery and then testing her reaction to that to guide you.

You have to decide then at this point whether you want to buy engagement rings that involve an element of risk, or whether you want to be sure you get it right and make some small sacrifices to do so.

If you do decide to involve your girlfriend in this decision, then you don’t necessarily have to ruin the surprise entirely – nor do you have to propose with a Hoola Hoop and promise to get them the ring later – that really isn’t very romantic.

Instead what you should do is to inform your girlfriend that you’ve been thinking of proposing soon, and that you’d like her to pick out a ring. You then keep the ring for a duration of time and surprise her with the proposal. She’ll know that it’s coming, but she won’t know precisely when or how and that means that your surprise and the romance will be left largely in-tact.

However this might still mean that you lose some of that special moment and there are other repercussions you might not have considered.

Have you ever bought a ring for your girlfriend that wasn’t an engagement ring, or any other kind of jewellery, and then found that they didn’t wear it? If you have then you will know how disappointing this can be, and also just how picky they can be. Most women have very specific tastes, and particularly when it comes to diamond rings and engagement rings. Don’t expect your girlfriend not to have an opinion on this matter – she will.

To this end something that some guys decide to do is to involve their girlfriend in the ring selection. This way you can ensure with absolute certainty that they like the ring you present them with and that there won’t be that disappointed look on their face.

This can of course risk taking some of the romance out of the process of choosing engagement rings, and it can mean there is no surprise, or grand reveal that they won’t see coming.

For men, choosing engagement rings is an incredibly difficult, stressful and potentially perilous process. Here you are making what is likely to be a very huge investment that is going to cost you a big amount of money and that is possibly going to be the most expensive item of jewelry you ever buy.

At the same time it’s something that your partner has likely dreamed about for a long time and that is also likely to be the most expensive jewelry they ever own. On top of all that, the engagement ring is supposed to represent your relationship. It’s something they will wear every day (at least until you get your wedding rings, and possibly after) and it is something that can help them decide to say yes or no when you pop the question.

In other words then, this is an important piece of jewelry, and it’s an important decision when you try to make sure you get it right. There are more than just a few repercussions for getting it wrong, and it can be a crushing disappointment if they don’t like it.

So how do you go about choosing engagement rings that you know your partner will like? Here we will look at some suggestions.