How to find the perfect Engagement Ring for her?


You have decided to declare yourself. You love her and are eager to see her face light up when you meet her gaze and make her the fateful proposal. All you need is a single, small, admirable detail to make that yes happen: an engagement ring.

You’ve googled it, you’ve asked your best friend, you checked her social media and now you have left brainstorming James Bond-style ways to discover what to do.

Let it all go, you are about to discover all the information you need to purchase the perfect ring to represent your love.

1. Engagement rings: where to start

Quick things to get out of the way before you leave the house: define your budget, even if it’s a loose range. Research a trustable jewelry store nearby. Invite someone whose opinions are helpful to accompany you. Find out her ring size and then decide the style of ring she likes.

Listen to your heart about the right time to go. You shouldn’t be rushed, desperate to get back so she will not be suspicious, so purchase your engagement ring when you are not expected by her.

2. How to define her ring size 

a) She wears rings

The most common mistake guys do at this step is to “borrow” one of her rings to take to the store. Don’t do that, you will be gone a while and girls are on the lookout for such things.

Have a ruler handy, place one of the rings you have seen her wear on her the ring finger of her right hand, place it over the ruler, and take a picture with your cell phone. This will not take you more than five minutes, you can do it while she is in the shower.

b) She doesn't wear rings

And you want it to be a surprise. The good news is you can still work around it. Engagement rings on a display in jewelry stores are typically a bit larger by design.

It will not be the end of the world to resize a smaller ring later, it is better than to try to enlarge it later. Ask the jeweler about the design of the ring.

If the shank is encrusted with diamonds or similar, the size of the ring is sometimes better known before the ring is even made. This can be a factor in your decision on which ring to buy.

3. Choose the right metal for your engagement ring

If you decide to opt for a gold engagement ring, then you will have to choose its quality and color as well. Yellow gold is perfect for girls with amber skin with a warm undertone. White gold, with its youthful aura, is usually the most popular choice for cold skin tones, but you could also choose a rose gold ring: a more original solution.

Platinum, on the other hand, remains the best metal ever to make splendid engagement rings: a precious material, the noblest, and refined.

4. The stone tradition

The engagement ring is the symbol of eternal love, of a deep bond destined to last for a lifetime. For this reason, the choice of the type and quality of the precious stone is of crucial importance.

Again, consider your girlfriend’s preferences. If she is an incurable romantic, then play it safe, choose the diamond. If she is always claiming to enjoy out-of-the-box ideas, look into other gemstones.

5. Choose the right style for your girlfriend

Are you thinking of throwing yourself on a classic solitaire? It is almost instinctive to imagine that it can please all women. In reality, you shouldn't take it for granted.

The engagement ring must be unique and fully satisfy the personal tastes of your sweetheart. Define the ring style based on who she is. Is she a modest girl, with a minimal style, or does she usually wear more extravagant and showy jewelry? Or will she be thrilled with a large model with a glamorous stone?

6. A final note

If your girlfriend wants to participate in the process of picking the ring, she will have told you before. Our advice is to not put her comments aside, she might feel left out. After all, she is the one who will be wearing it for long years to come.

If she’s never said anything, you can comfortably assume she wants to be surprised and that’s where engagement ring experts like Blakeman’s come into play. Visit our showroom, we will help you dissolve any final doubts, we are off South Pinnacle Hills Parkway in Rogers, Arkansas.

To get to know even more tips on choosing an engagement ring, check out our unique and very complete guide.



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