Top Tips: Buying an Engagement Ring

The thought of buying an engagement ring fills most boyfriends with an anxiety-ridden sense of doom, but it really needn’t be this way! Shopping for a ring that will symbolise your love should be an enjoyable experience and if you do a little bit of preparation you’ll no doubt find yourself enjoying it. This is a life-changing moment that you’ll remember forever, so forget the stress and follow our guide for a pain-free experience!

Know Your Budget

Pear Cut Solitaire Ring

Before you begin looking at any rings what you should really do is set yourself a budget. Financially, this will be one of the bigger purchases you make in a lifetime, so setting yourself boundaries is a really good idea, as trust us, it’s easy to get carried away. If you go in with a clear idea of what you want to spend this can help to narrow down your search. Also, forget the ‘however many months of your salary rule’, you know your own situation and what you would be comfortable spending.

To put your mind at ease, Laings only stock the highest quality diamonds, ensuring that you’re always going to get the most for your money. We’ll find the perfect ring that works for you, no matter what you’re spending!

Know Your Diamonds

Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring

Don’t panic if geology isn’t your strong suit and you need a little help when it comes to rocks. The team at Laings definitely know their diamonds and can answer all your questions about the sparkling gems.

But, let’s take a quick look at the all-important 4 C’s:

The Cut: this is how the diamond has been shaped from a raw gem and is also the overall shape of the diamond.

The Colour: the colour is really how ‘colourless’ the diamond is. The closer it is to colourless the clearer and more sparkling it will appear.

The Clarity: the clarity talks about the ‘inclusions’ that are on the diamond, the little marks that can be seen on close inspection.

The Carat: the carat is the weight of the diamond, which essentially means the size of the stone.

Know Her Style

Rose Gold Halo Ring

This is really the most important factor when it comes to engagement ring styles and what you really need to concentrate on is whether or not she’ll love it. Do a little research into what she likes and your job will be made a whole lot easier! Have a peek in her jewellery box – does she prefer delicate or statement jewellery? Antique or modern? Is the majority of her jewellery yellow gold or silver? When you’re out wander past jewellery windows and see which rings she picks out, just remember to be subtle! If you can trust them to keep a secret why not ask her closest friend or mum for their opinion.

Once you’ve got an idea of the type of jewellery she likes our experts are then more than happy to guide you through all the rings on offer!

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