How do you buy an engagement ring?

Answer 1

Yes, and it is quite a convenient way to buy jewellery.

Additional Notes:

In short, yes this is possible. Please verify the reputation of the place you are buying the ring at. You will have to get the ring sized, or have her finger measured to make sure you get the right size. I prefer to get my jewelry from my local jeweler, because if something goes wrong, I know where to go to find them or to get it right. I also know they are not going to take my money and not give me my item or not give me a bad item and then close up shop over night. With Engagement Rings in particular, you may think a ring looks GREAT online, but when it comes in it may not be what you thought it was and may not look good on her finger like you thought it would. With a major purchase such as this, I would trust a jeweler.

Answer 2

Answer 1:

Before buying an engagement ring the first thing you'll need to do is figure out how much of a budget you'll have to spend. You should also have some idea of your partner's ring size (check one of the links below for an article on how to secretly find her ring size), as well as their preferences for design, metal, and stone.

From there you'll need to do some research on what kind of ring you'd like to buy. A diamond ring is the traditional stone used for engagement rings, but there is a lot to you'll need to know know before purchasing one! Diamond prices are mainly determined by the 4 C's: colour, cut, clarity, and carat.

It is also very important that if you purchase a diamond engagement ring you make sure it comes with a certificate from a trusted diamond grading lab. Some of the most trusted labs are GIA, AGS, and IGI, but lesser known labs can also be legitimate. Just make sure you do your research on the reputation of the place your diamond is coming from.

Answer 2:

My answer is more of a caution. If you order a ring online, and it's certified by some online place, and you get ripped off, there is little you can do.

On the other hand, if you are buying from some chain store with a branch in your hometown, or even (for example) "George's Jewels", well, you can still get ripped off, but at least you know where to serve the papers for the lawsuit!

Answer 3:

Which is why you should always do your research and know which businesses you can trust. Whether you are shopping online or at a brick and mortar store, make sure you know the reputation of the place you are buying from. If you are in the US you can check with the Better Business Bureau to make sure your jeweller is legitimate and to find an address to 'serve the papers' if need be. In the UK you can check with the British Jewellers Association'.