bekah asked:
For women AND men: What does an engagement ring look like; what does a wedding band/ring look like; and why do some women wear both, it seems? Or at least they wear two rings… Or even more… What is the traditional convention? What about promise rings? Thanks for the information!
M L asked:
Engagement ring first then wedding band, or wedding band first then engagement ring? And are there any stories, superstitions, etc., about the order to wear the rings? Thanks!
James C asked:
I am looking to get married next year and there are so many choices to buy engagement rings from. I am very meticulous to where I would like to buy a diamond ring, and would like any suggestions on the best companies I can buy from. Can anyone help me with this question.
Sorry, I forgot to mention where I live at… I live in NYC and I would like to spend a good amount of money for a very good quality diamond engagement ring and wanted to know the places where either I can get good value for a really top grade diamond and ring, or a very nice name brand… As you can see, I am very out of my element when it comes to jewelry. Ok thank’s
How can women get their dream diamond engagement ring when it is the boyfriend making the purchase and wanting it to be a surprise? To find the answer you need to understand your man’s thought process. After all, he is shopping for a diamond, the symbol of his love for you.
The man shopping for an engagement diamond has three primary shopping priorities:
1) They want to make a good investment
2) They want to make you happy
3) They fear disappointing you or worse yet, rejection
On all three points, men act out of fear of making a mistake. Their pride and desire to surprise their girlfriend typically prohibit them from asking the woman’s advice. As men so often do, they try to apply logic to what is a very emotional decision.
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If you have started looking at engagement rings than I am sure you have found countless guides about the 4 C’s - clarity, cut, carat and color. These are the four factors which determine the price of a diamond in an engagement ring. If you are on a budget but still need to get her the perfect ring than you should consider buying for style. If you buy her the perfectly styled ring now, you can always replace the diamond later for a bigger one when you can afford it. This article will be your guide to the main engagement ring styles that are popular today.
Engagement ring styles refer to the engagement ring settings which is the actual metal that makes up the ring. There are currently six different engagement ring settings which are popular and stylish.
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