Things You'll Need:
- Credit Card
- Cash
- Ring Size
- Jeweler
- Fiance
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Step 1
The classic woman. She probably wears a lot of Ralph Lauren or looks as if she does. This woman is looking for elegant simplicity. Your budget will determine the size of the stone you are looking for. Stick to a round, asscher or emerald cut center stone for this woman. A single stone with baguettes or smaller stones on either side will probably suit this woman perfectly. Probably platinum or white gold would be the way to go with her. If you notice she wears a lot of yellow gold, it may be what she prefers.
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Step 2
The modern or contemporary woman. This woman probably dresses herself and her home in simple modern fashions with clean lines. The best choice for this woman would be princess, emerald, radiant or asscher cut diamonds. Use her current jewelry choices to help you decide if she prefers yellow gold over white gold or platinum.
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Step 3
The princess. This woman is looking for big and flashy. She wants her friends to know she married well. Buy this ring from a fancy jeweler and make sure its big, real big. This may even mean that you have to sacrifice some quality for size. The setting on the ring should also have diamonds. If she wears a lot of yellow gold jewelry, she wants a yellow gold setting.
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Step 4
The romantic girl. This woman would be thrilled to have a family heirloom from either your family or hers. If you buy an antique ring, be sure to purchase a new diamond. The older minors cut diamonds do not sparkle as much as today's diamonds. When buying a new ring, look for something special about the ring, some rings now have hearts in the setting. Perhaps an inscription on the inside of the ring is all you need to make this one special.
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Step 5
The girlie girl. This woman wants a pretty ring. Not just the basic Tiffany setting. Consider getting her a setting with either diamonds or other stones on either side of her center stone. Sapphires have become quite popular in engagement rings.
Comments
JohnB5 said
on 1/13/2009 You are absolutely right! Every woman is different so the engagement ring you choose should be a reflection of her personality. There are so many different factors to consider when purchasing an engagement ring. My main concern was really the choice of metals. After doing my research I figured that platinum is the ideal choice for engagement rings. I found out that not only it is the rarest of earth's precious metals it is also over 30 times more rare than gold. Unlike white gold which is mixed with alloys to produce a white appearance, platinum is a naturally white brilliant luster that does not tarnish or fade. In fact, over time it produces a matte shimmer called patina that protects and preserves the surface from scratches or dents. Given that platinum is 90-95% pure, my wife who has sensitive skin, can wear it with no worries!Deciding on platinum rids of an extra headache when it co
wcs40110 said
on 12/22/2008 Excellent tips for sure!