Buying an engagement ring is one of the happiest moments in a relationship. It means that the couple is finally ready to really commit forever. However, it can also be very stressful. There seem to be so many stories about what kind of a ring you need to get, how much to spend and how to present it to the lucky lady.
Before you decide on the purchase, you need to set some kind of ground rules, parameters which you will use to find the perfect ring for you. Only once that is done should you start browsing the engagement ring stores like Leo Hamel. But for now, go through this list to ensure that you’ve thought of everything before jumping into this purchase.
What Do You Want?
This is the most important question you should be asking yourselves. After all, you will be the ones who will have this ring for the rest of your lives. Do you want something custom-made or are you all for timeless estate engagement rings? You don’t want to pick the latest trend in rings just because it is popular now. Neither is this purchase a short-term thing nor do trends last for very long.
Fortunately, the internet offers numerous resources about cuts, carats, clarity, and colors of the diamonds which go into the ring, as well as the properties of the precious metal which holds the diamond. Take enough time to research something you will still love years down the road.
The Size of the Stone Has a Massive Influence on the Price
The stone in your ring is going to be the most expensive part of any engagement ring. Typically, diamonds used for engagement rings hover around 1 carat. The lower end of the spectrum most commonly goes down to .75 carats, whereas the upper limit for standard, non-custom engagement rings is about 1.5 carats.
The size difference between 0.75 and 1 carats is not as noticeable on first glance, but the price spike is quite distinct, with the price doubling. When it comes to 1.5 carat rings, the size of the stone is noticeably bigger and it can really stand out. However, so does the price – double that of the 1 carat diamond ring, entering the 5 figure price range.
Design Is Important, Too
Even though you may think that bigger is always better, it is not always the case. There are some engagement ring designs which are much better suited for a smaller engagement ring. If your budget is limited and you are aiming at the lower end of the market, do some research and find a design and cut which will bring out the best in the stone size you have opted for.
Keep in mind that custom-made rings will typically be more expensive, as you will be paying an artist do design and craft a ring, not just the expensive materials it is made of.
How Will You Pay for the Ring?
The old saying that you should spend two or three months’ wages on an engagement ring is largely neglected by most people, and for a good reason. The amount of money you spend on an engagement ring should only be determined by the amount of money you can spend.
If you earn a decent amount of money, you can go ahead and spend as much as you want, but if your income is not as high as you might want, there are other options than cash. A lot of engagement ring stores understand the realities of living in 2017, so they offer various forms of financing. The main advantage of financing a ring is that it gives you an opportunity to go for something slightly out of your price range if you really like it.
To contact Leo Hamel Fine Jewelry & Engagement Ring Store
1851 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
619-299-1500
There’s so much to think of when picking an engagement ring! I’m lucky, hubby picked mine out and it’s perfect, it was a complete surprise for me and I love it 🙂
Hope you’re having a great weekend! I’m excited it’s nearly Christmas! With most of the wrapping done and just waiting for the last gifts to arrive in the mail, we are trying to have a relaxing weekend as next week will be so busy.