As a jeweler, and retailer of diamond engagement rings, I’ve spoken to so many men regarding engagement rings and what to look out for and many men have concerns. Once in a while, we meet that man who knows what he wants in a ring and it warms our heart. Not knowing means expectations will not align with reality and it is important for both to be aligned. To help navigate the sometimes-murky waters of buying an engagement ring, here are a few rules of engagement:
1.
HAVE A BUDGET: An
engagement is a BIG DEAL so please plan for it, save
for it. “Ohhhhh she’s a keeper”, but you want to give her what some people call a dot? Excuse me Sir, why? If that’s what you can
afford (even after saving), then
here’s some holy water
for increased blessings on your hustle (stretch your hand and receive it, don’t
be shy ) but if you can afford more and you want to buy a dot, “excuse me sir, why so harsh?” Don’t
break
the bank if you
can’t but smash the bank if you can. She’s worth it
2.
DO YOUR
RESEARCH:
Before you buy a car,
you spend
time
checking
out the specs, with engagement
rings, it’s the exact same
way; know what is possible for the amount that you have. Endeavor to
stay in your
lane
and
understand the
size of
diamond your
budget
can
get you. If she has a fancy taste, ‘Excuse me sir, begin
saving early”. To give you an idea, a 0.50ct diamond can cost about $1,100 for an I color,
SI2 clarity diamond to over $5,000 for a D color, Internally Flawless diamond
but I always say if your diamond is not over 1.00ct, you shouldn't worry about
an Internally Flawless diamond as you will be paying so much for something that
isn't so obvious.
3. IS IT BY FORCE TO BUY A DIAMOND? – Excuse me sir, ermm… yah!
No other substance on earth is harder than a diamond and as such it can withstand all the egusi she will peel for you, the potential
palm
oil spill, and if she is a fancy wife, the bubble baths and don’t
forget, when she waves her hand, it’s gotta sparkle! So, Sir, YES Diamonds please! Better a diamond dot than a massive glass that
will lose its sparkle and shine in a matter of weeks. If you absolutely cannot afford a
diamond, consider a semi-precious colored stone instead.
4.
SURPRISE HER OR SURPRISE YOURSELF? “Sir, if you are willing to put some effort into secretly getting her ring size, her preferred diamond
shape etc., then make the proposal a surprise. If you don’t know
any of those details and don’t want to find out, “Excuse me sir, you might actually be trying to surprise yourself”.
Make the effort to know the details by asking
her best friend, sister or someone who
can
help you get it otherwise, just ask her what she wants.
5. CAN’T AFFORD
A BIG RING BUT WANT THE BIG LOOK? THAT’S OKAY,
CONSIDER A CLUSTER: What is that? Here is an example
http://goo.gl/apxG9h . Also known as an illusion
set.
It’s when multiple small diamonds
are set together to look like one stone. Check to make
sure
each stone is held down by metal (called prongs). This is your sure proof against stones coming off. Clusters
are more affordable than single stones.
SINGLE STONE BUT YOU WISH IT WAS BIGGER? Consider a round brilliant
cut
diamond such as this http://goo.gl/pA5ial or this http://goo.gl/wP9w3p or a Princess Cut such as
http://goo.gl/CmDFBH . These cuts tend to look bigger face up when compared
with other shapes of similar carat weight so, a 1ct Round Brilliant cut diamond may look bigger face up when
compared to a 1ct Cushion cut diamond.
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