How to select the Engagement Ring
When taking a step towards your future, there are countless things to keep in mind.
Let us simplify the process for you.
Determine Budget : An engagement ring holds symbolic value and lasts for generations. There is no rule or guidelines for budgeting for such an important purchase. The most important factor is that you are comfortable with how much you are spending.
Style : Knowing a person's preferences can help you select or design the perfect ring. Some prefer solitaire engagement rings, others vintage details, some pave diamonds, or halos. Determining a general idea of the person's style helps move you on the right path. If you are unsure, talk to one of our experts about which direction may be the best to go or custom design your own!
Choose A Metal : Picking the perfect match in metal type for your loved one is important. Many have a preference of the type of metal or the color of the metal for engagement ring settings. Knowing the color of the metal preferred or a preferred material is helpful in moving down the right path!To learn more about materials click here!
The Center Stone : Choosing a diamond, colored diamond, or gemstone as the focal point of the ring can be overwhelming. To make things easier, learn more about each type of stone here:Diamonds Colored Stones
Ring Size : We are here to help determine finger size.For more information see our finger size guide!
Rest assured, if you have further questions we would be happy to teach you more. Contact Us!
Here are some things to keep in mind when working through the process.
Maintain the surprise.
One of the most memorable events in a couple’s life together is the moment an engagement ring is presented. Keeping the moment a surprise is, in our opinion, very important. Informing friends, family, and even a photographer to document the moment can be a special touch, but be careful not to spread the word too soon or too quickly and risk leaky lips.
Learn the facts.
Buying a diamond can be a less romantic process than popping the question. It is a significant investment that requires careful research and budgeting. Take your time, plan accordingly and try to remain within your budget.
Decide on style.
Style questions come up frequently when selecting the perfect ring. We are here to help you through the process and help you narrow down and select the right ring for that special someone. Should you still feel uncertain, keep in mind you can always set the stone in a solitaire style mounting and allow your partner to help design the setting.
Get her opinion.
Try leaving the price out of it. Chances are, your soon-to-be fiance would rather not know the cost behind the ring. When browsing other stores, allow your significant other to try on rings, but leave the price tag out of it. Take note of the setting styles they like or what color metal they prefer. Do they like colored stones mixed in? Taking pictures of rings that she likes may be helpful for you later on when purchasing a ring or creating one from scratch! The more information you gather now, the easier it will be when deciding on that perfect ring!
Explore different options.
Even very large retail jewelry stores will have no more than a few diamonds to choose from. Many will have fewer than ten! Joella Grace Jewelry privately stocks thousands of diamonds to choose from, guaranteeing that you will find the exact shape, size, quality, and price that works best for you. Selecting the diamond separately from the mounting can help ensure we keep you on track with your budget and in line with style and design.
Consider making it custom.
Customization can be one of the most thoughtful and delightful parts of building an engagement ring. Have you or your partner browsed engagement rings and just not found the exact design you love? Maybe you have found the design you love but want to make some changes. Joella Grace Jewelry can make anything! Design something unique with us in confidence that we will do it right. Instead of settling for what the jewelry store has in the case, the design process can be both romantic and creative, especially with the cost of the diamond removed from the process.
Interested in learning more? Contact us or read about our design guarantee and process.