Diamonds are priced by quality and quality is determined by the 3 Cs: cut, carat, clarity. Buying from a reputable jeweler is the best bet, especially if they have been around for a while. Otherwise, look carefully at the stone: it should be clear and the facets should be obvious in good light. It should make prisms (rainbows) in the light and should be in a good setting of gold or platinum. Don't fall for "bargains"; anyone offering a giant diamond for less than $5,000 should be suspect. Take someone with you who you trust.
A guy should spend at least $300 on an engagement ring. Not too cheap and not too expensive, I recommend buying insurance for the ring if it is over $300 as well as getting a warranty on it.
You should spend what you can afford as diamond engagement rings vary widely in price. Tradition dictates that 2 months gross salary should be spent on an engagement ring and some claim that it is now trending towards 3 months gross salary.
If you plan to ask her to marry you, you should give her an engagement ring. The majority of engagement rings are diamond but keep in mind that you can easily find a diamond engagement ring for your budget. If you buy a nice engagement ring, you and your bride-to-be can buy your wedding rings with or without diamonds or just plain gold (or another material) wedding bands.
There are a few key decisions that should be made if one is going to purchase and engagement ring. These decisions include proper size for fit, cost, a jeweller, color, cut, and carat of the gem.
Before buying a snowmobile, you should consider the costs and the brand and also the manufacturer.
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One can purchase a platinum diamond engagement ring at a jewelry store. One should visit a local jeweler and ask about their selection to find the option that fits the buyer's needs.
Before buying a used Toyota, you should know if the car was involved in an accident. You should also know the mileage on the vehicle.
* You should get your jewelry appraised by a reputable jeweler and then get your money in order to buy the engagement ring. Most jewelry stores do not do trade offs.
Before buying a notebook, you should be aware of the amount of space needed vs what is offered, and what the prices are for competing companies.
If you are married she should already have an engagement ring. You give her the engagement ring when you propose, before the wedding is even planned.
Before buying garage doors, you should contact a home contractor and have him or her come out and determine what kind need to be purchased and the value.