Key Considerations When Choosing Your Engagement Ring

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The time has come to choose your engagement ring, it’s a magical time and you’ve still got plenty of wedding preparation ahead. You might be wondering how to choose your ring? There are plenty of factors that you should consider. To get things off to a great start, check out this handy guide.

1 . Learn about diamonds
When you’re choosing a wedding ring it can be helpful to learn about diamonds, for instance you’ll need to know all about the 4Cs. According to Brides.com, ‘The 4Cs stand for color, clarity, carat weight, and cut, and they make up a grading system that determines the quality and price of a diamond.'

The quality of the cut is judged using the GIA scale, grades range from poor to excellent. There’s also a color scale from D-Z, the D grade diamonds have the highest price tags and are colorless. Clarity refers to any imperfections and carat refers to how much the diamond weighs. Reading up on the 4Cs can help you when you’re choosing your engagement ring

2. Consider a style
When you’re choosing a ring you’ll need to consider which type of style. You might choose a solitaire ring with just one gem stone, or a three or four stone ring. Traditional Irish engagement rings are incredibly beautiful, for example a white gold claddagh ring. You might like to build your own ring, choosing the setting and the stone, and perhaps having the ring engraved? Choosing a style is all about expressing your personality and your desires.

3. Don’t forget the budget
One of the most important elements of choosing an engagement ring is figuring out your budget. You don’t want to find the perfect ring and then discover that it’s way out of your price range! Going in with a figure in mind can help you to narrow down your choices, and find the perfect ring for you. Planning your wedding includes so many different details, and it’s important to include them all in your budget.

4. Be mindful 
Choosing an engagement ring is a huge decision, it’s not a decision that you’ll want to rush. It’s important to be mindful, thinking very carefully about your choice. The best way to do this is to try on lots of different rings, take pictures and create a short-list. Look back at the pictures later on, and take some time thinking it over.

5. Choose together
Finding the perfect engagement ring is a romantic experience, a chance for you and your partner to make a decision together, and enjoy this special time. Making the decision together ensures that you’ll find an extra special ring. From wedding planning to finding a ring, it’s lovely to make key choices together.
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As you can see there are lots of different considerations to make when you’re finding your engagement ring. With a careful process you’ll be sure to find the ring that you’re looking for. If you need extra advice, try calling on the help of your friends and family.