The Ideal Engagement Ring for your Proposal

roposals happen very rarely, and so call for a very special ring. Ideally, an old heirloom with a ton of sentimental value, or a new one with lots of value, will communicate your seriousness. As such, there's some criteria in play when selecting designer engagement rings to propose with.



Of course, one of the major factors is cost. It sends a powerful message: one must spend a lot to show how much he values the person. The worth should be at least two months of one's salary. This is a good budgeting tool for some, while an impossible benchmark for others. This can be used as a baseline, then take into account the other costs of the wedding.



Second is the choice of metal. Of course, this can't be your typical aluminum or roof siding.. Gold or platinum are thew popular choices, since they do not tarnish and retain much of their value.. For those with tighter budgets, it is still considered a social faux pas to go with a lesser metal. Instead, an alternative is to go for lesser purity of the metals. Rather than 24 carat - pure gold - rings, it will be much more affordable to go with 14 or 18 carat. This means that there are other metals used in the production process. For several years now, 18 carat has been the most popular level of purity.

Third, you need to consider the aesthetics. The clarity and color of the diamond or other gem should be considered. The color usually is up to your preference, but clarity is an objective standard. Dull diamonds are not preferred, and have poorer value to clear ones.. The cut of the diamond will be determined by its size and the setting of the engagement ring itself. It is notable that certain cuts of diamond fit better with specific settings and styles. There are also instances where multiple diamonds of lesser value may produce a more aesthetically pleasing effect than a single gem as the centerpiece of the ring.

To avoid accidental loss, the shape of the ring must also be considered. Some designs look great, but can easily slip off of the finger. Others are plainer, but are less prone to accidents. Since the engagement ring is usually worn near-constantly, a simpler design is usually favored.

Whatever else, the ultimate guideline on what type of ring and what specific details need to be addressed when purchasing it will come down to what the woman is likely to want. There’s no point in getting designer engagement rings for her if she can’t stand the design
or the cut.