Engagement Rings

Understanding How to Buy an Engagement Ring

Getting engaged is one of the most important times in life. It’s the moment you ask your significant other to take the first step in what will be the beginning of your happily ever after. As tradition dictates, many newly engaged couples mark the occasion with the presentation of an engagement ring.

As you and your sweetheart get closer to that special moment, the hunt for the perfect ring in Fargo intensifies. But how will you know when you’ve found the perfect engagement ring?

The answer starts with knowing exactly what makes diamond engagement rings beautiful.

The 4 C’s of diamond quality

The vast majority of engagement rings feature a single or multiple diamonds. If you have a traditional diamond engagement ring in mind, it is important to understand what are known as the 4 C’s of diamond quality.

1. Color:

The less color present in the diamond, the more precious and desirable it is. The color of a diamond is not usually apparent to the naked eye, but it does have a great impact on how much you will pay for the stone.

2. Clarity:

The clarity refers to the imperfections or characteristics in a diamond. Almost all diamonds contain some sort of  imperfections, which are known as inclusions. They are a natural part of the diamond. The less inclusions the more rare the stone is; which in turn makes the diamond more expensive.

3. Carat:

The carat of a diamond indicates its weight. There is a direct correlation to how heavy a diamond is and its cost, whereby a higher weight indicates a higher cost. However, diamonds with equal carats may have very different values based on other factors such as color and clarity.

4. Cut:

A diamond’s cut is the most important aspect of the beauty and brilliance the diamond will portray. It indicates the quality of the workmanship that went into creating that specific stone. The focus is on the proportion and arrangement of the diamond’s facets as well as the level of fire, brilliance and sparkle that it possesses. These features are a direct result of the diamond’s cut. Higher quality diamonds are graded as ‘excellent’ and low quality diamonds as ‘poor’.

What is your budget?

Although the engagement ring is a major signpost in the journey to wedding bliss, very few people have an endless budget that allows them to select any ring despite the cost. Fortunately, there are engagement rings available to suit every budget. Our mission is to provide you with the best experience, assist you in creating her dream ring, and keep you within a comfortable budget.

What is her taste in jewelry?

After your soon-to-be fiancé says “Yes”, her new engagement ring becomes a part of her daily attire. That makes choosing a ring style that falls in line with her general taste in jewelry pretty important.

Consider the type of jewelry she wears most often and stick to options that compliment those styles. Does she prefer modern jewelry or classic pieces? Are most of her pieces made of gold, silver or platinum? Does her jewelry reflect an air of sophistication or casual elegance?

You should also consider whether she prefers jewelry that is bold and makes a statement, or if she would rather a delicate and understated piece. Keeping a list of her preferences in mind when you go shopping makes the task of finding the perfect engagement ring a much simpler process.

Choose a diamond shape

The shape of the diamond that goes into the engagement ring is a matter of preference for its future owner. Common options for diamond shape include:

Princess

Round

Pear

Oval

Heart

 

Marquise

Trillion

Cushion

Emerald

Radiant

Asscher

Choose a setting

Once you select the diamond and diamond shape. The next thought should be the type of setting it will be placed in.  Common setting styles for engagement rings include:

If you don’t know what type of setting to select, a simple solution buying a diamond, setting it in a solitaire, and giving your fiancé the option of choosing her own setting.

Need help with finding the perfect engagement ring in Fargo? Visit Royal Jewelers for friendly and expert guidance.