Engagement Rings -Shopping Screw Ups

Engagement Rings - Top Buying Screw Ups

So you’ve reached that stage in your relationship – she’s definitely the one for you, your soul mate, the love of your life, and you’re ready to pop the question. All you need do now is go to the jeweller, buy a ring and you’ll be all set – right? Not quite. Without meaning to scare you off, when it comes to shopping for diamond engagement rings, it’s not quite that simple.

In fact, unless you take a little time to do your research, there’s potential for your romantic proposal to end in disaster. Here are a few common mistakes to try to avoid when buying diamond engagement rings.

Top of the list is rushing your purchase. The modern lifestyle is all about instant gratification. We make a decision to do something and we expect it to happen immediately. However, when it comes to buying diamond engagement rings, being in a hurry can be a big mistake. Remember, your ring is a symbol of a lifelong commitment – the intention is for it be worn every day for the rest of your married lives, so why rush this stage? Haven’t we all been told that “good things come to those who wait?”

Why not take some precious time to work with a qualified designer to custom design a uniquely beautiful diamond engagement ring? For a small fee, online designer and retailer 1791 Diamonds Ltd will have their head designer Alice Herald work with you to design your perfect ring and the whole process need only take 10 – 12 days. When you put that in the context of the rest of your life, that’s really not long, is it?

Having diamond engagement rings custom designed also helps to avoid another common blunder: choosing a style of ring which doesn’t suit your partner’s personality or lifestyle. That fabulous ring with the huge, impressive diamond delicately perched on top may be utterly awe inspiring but is probably not that suitable for the lady who enjoys working with her hands or has a sporty, outdoor lifestyle.

The question of how much to spend on diamond engagement rings can also be a tricky subject and the cause of another top screw up. Spend too little and she might think you’re cheap, that you don’t really value her; spend too much, particularly if that means taking on the stress of a huge debt, and “happily ever after” may not be a feature of your relationship either.

Looking at engagement rings on the high street can be stressful and busy to the point where you may feel rushed into a purchase.	With 1791 Diamonds Ltd you can browse, enquire and purchase your perfect engagement ring from the comfort of your own home, no rush, you can take your time.

One way to buy high quality diamond engagement rings with a lower price tag is to shop online. Reputable online retailers like 1791 Diamonds can offer real value for money because they’re not paying the expensive overheads of traditional high street stores. 1791 Diamonds recently had a very happy customer who paid $5,000 for his custom designed ring which an independent valuer then valued at $10,000!

Why do diamond engagement rings differ so drastically in price? The price tag is largely dictated by the quality of the diamonds. The important point here is to have at least a basic understanding of the ‘4Cs’: cut, colour, clarity and carat size.

Firstly, it’s not all about the size! A diamond with a large carat size may have a very poor cut and this will reduce its value. Diamonds are graded on various scales and you need to understand what these mean; it’s easy to confuse them. For example, both “clarity” and “colour” can be classified as “I” on each of their scales. However, a diamond classified as “I” for colour will be of reasonably good quality, close to the desirable and highly valued “colourless” stones; whereas “I” on the clarity scale represents a low quality stone which may have visible imperfections. Again, shopping with a reputable retailer such as 1791 Diamonds can help you over this hurdle. 1791 Diamonds simply do not use low grade diamonds - they only sell beautiful, high quality diamonds.

When it comes to shopping for diamond engagement rings, spend some of your valuable time, not just your hard earned money. Find a designer and/or retailer who is as passionate about your engagement ring buying experience as you are, and have fun!