When you are getting ready to pop the most important question of your life it is equally important to have a piece of jewellery that shows you are serious about the commitment you want to make. Buying engagement rings can be an expensive exercise but the amount that you spend on it will not reflect your love for one another. The most important thing is to only spend what you can afford as getting into unnecessary debt before you have even paid put for the wedding can easily be avoided. The style is more important than the price tag. If you are looking to get one on a tight budget then it is important o work out what your top price is before you start shopping and strictly adhere to it. Once you know how much you can afford to spend, get an idea on the style that your partner will like and then you can start looking. Take into account the metal the band is made from as this can be as costly as the gemstone. Gold and silver are the cheapest options so if you are looking to watch the budget then choose one of these. Platinum, white gold and titanium are the most expensive metals as they are stronger and pure which gives them their value. After deciding on the metal for the band, start looking at the gemstones.
Diamond ring with set diamond shoulders
There are many different styles around so it is good to know a few basics before you choose. Engagement rings can have a gemstone that looks precious and expansive without necessarily having the costly price tag to match. If you want to have a red stone, a colour that represents the heart, and money is no option then a pure ruby is the obvious choice. A cheaper red garnet looks equally as good but a fraction of the cost as well as a red spinel or tourmaline. The same rules can be applied to all gemstone colours, including an expensive sapphire that symbolises purity can be replaced by a blue iolite, spinel or tourmaline and the glamourous emerald that stands for faith can be substituted for a green garnet or tourmaline. Replace a precious gemstone with a birthstone to get a stone with the desired colour and if more than one stone is required then simply use the most expensive stone as the centre piece are surround it with cheaper options. If your budget allows a huge diamond worthy of Victoria Beckham’s finger then take some time to make sure it has a personalised touch with an engraving or private meaning so as not to lose the specialness that should be associated with gifts. There is also the option of the unique looking pearl engagement.