CHOOSING AN ENGAGEMENT RING THAT FITS YOU AND YOUR BUDGET

Not many men are eloquent in speaking, nor are many women in response whenever the big proposal is made. So thank heavens for engagement rings! They are so beautiful that they do all the talking for happy couples when there's a loss for words. But how do you get started? How do you go about choosing an engagement ring?

A Variety Of Rings

You must decide first what kind of engagement ring suits your individual taste. There are a variety of rings each defined by a difference in these attributes: the type of metal, the types of stones, the style of the ring, the cut of the stone and the color. There are so many rings available; the likelihood is that if you keep looking you will find something that fits your personality and finger size very well. Even so, engagement rings are also customizable in size, in stones and in styles.





A Ring For Your Budget

In addition to size, style and cut, you must also consider your budget. An engagement ring can be lovely and affordable, as well as lovely and out of this world expensive! Some happy couples can't afford the proverbial "two months salary", so they might have to search for a ring that suits personal taste and that can be kept within a reasonable price range.





Does It Have To Be A Diamond Engagement Ring?

Of course the only downside to all this engagement bliss is the money-and the diamond engagement ring may have you seeing dollar signs in your nightmares. What is a proposing fellow to do? Does he have to get a $5,000 loan so he can buy the perfect engagement ring according to the tradition? No, diamond rings, like all engagement rings, are a matter of personal taste. There are plenty of engagement stones to choose from that are affordable, romantic and not even made of diamond.

There are many small and technical details to consider in choosing an engagement ring. There are diamond shapes and cuts to consider (there is a difference) as well as different settings like Bezel, Channel, Invisible and Claw settings. In this series of articles, you are going to consider the basic elements of buying an engagement ring that will help you in your quest for true love and won't leave you totally broke.