1, choose the right ring. A ring is a circle on a ring. It is usually made of gold, silver or platinum, and may also be an alloy of various metals. When you choose, you need to consider which ring is best for your fiancee. In addition, you need to know some basic knowledge about rings. You don't want to be cheated by the seller because you don't understand the difference between gold and platinum, do you? Here are some different types of rings you need to know: gold is between yellow and orange in its natural state. It is usually fused with other metals to increase stability. Some people prefer light yellow materials with slightly lower gold content, such as 14K or 10K gold.
Platinum is a gray-white material, which is made of gold and other metals. Platinum needs to be plated with other metals, usually rhodium, to obtain a bright silver luster. This kind of coating will wear out, so some jewelry stores will repaint it for a long time for free.
Platinum is a kind of metal with high hardness and silvery luster, but it will gradually darken when worn for a long time, but this is usually not a big problem. Gold rings always make diamonds look yellow, so there is no need to buy diamonds with high color grades.
2. Choose the right ring and diamond. The ring holder refers to the part of the ring used to fix the diamond, which is usually connected with the ring. The ring holder can be a common four-claw or six-claw, or it can be invisible. In order to obtain a special metallic color, some rings combine a platinum ring with a gold ring, thus reducing the "dyeing" of gold on diamonds and the hardness of platinum. For everyday diamond rings, a ring holder with a diamond bevel or at least six claws will be safer. The following are the things you need to pay attention to when choosing gems and rings for your future wife: gems: gems, usually diamonds, are also often called stones, which are the most dazzling parts of rings. Usually the bigger the stone, the better, but obviously it is more important that the size of the stone conforms to your girlfriend's personality and preferences. Gems are not necessarily diamonds, but you'd better have a good reason not to buy diamonds!
4C standard: carat, color, clarity and cut.
The fifth c: zircon. Zircon is as beautiful as diamond, and it is difficult for others to distinguish it except professionals. Zircons are softer than real diamonds and will darken with time. Synthetic diamond is another choice, its price is only 5- 10% of traditional diamond, and it looks equally dazzling, which is worth your time to study. A rhodium-plated silver ring is also difficult to distinguish from a rhodium-plated platinum ring (although honest sellers will mark the inner ring of the ring). These are all choices when you are short of money, but you can also choose smaller real diamonds (with the increase of carats, the price of diamonds rises very quickly). The surface area of a diamond slightly smaller than 0.5 carat is more than half of that of a diamond of 1 carat, and it only costs several thousand RMB, which is very cost-effective.
3. Choose the right size. One way to know the size of her ring is to secretly take the ring she often wears to the jewelry store for measurement, just to make sure she doesn't realize that the ring is missing! You can also directly use the visual method, although the accuracy of this method is slightly lower. The most common size is size 7, so you need to know whether your girlfriend's fingers are thicker or thinner than the average person. Of course, even if you guess the wrong size, you can go to the jewelry store to modify the size. If you are really in doubt, it is always a better choice to buy a larger size, because it is much easier to make a ring smaller than to make it bigger. The bigger the ring, the thinner it looks and the more expensive it is. Moreover, if you propose with a ring that is too small, she can only wear a diamond ring after you change the size, which is not a wonderful thing.
4. Choose a good jeweler. It should be noted here that being more expensive does not necessarily mean being better. It's best to find a jewelry store with good service attitude and can give you practical advice. Of course, don't forget your own budget, otherwise it's easy to fall into the entanglement of "cheaper is perfect". If you can, see if jewelers have joined some chambers of commerce that manage and evaluate jewelry, such as the National Goldsmiths Association in Britain. You can also go to Dianping.com or other comment websites to see what other customers say about this store. When choosing a jewelry store, you can also consider asking married friends or family members to recommend a trustworthy jeweler. This means that they will know that you will propose, but you can also say that you just want to buy a beautiful piece of jewelry.
Online jewelers, such as james allen and Blue Nile, are good choices, if you are willing to reduce contact with salesmen in exchange for more affordable prices (but this may also be an advantage, because you don't have to bear the pressure of salesmen. Of course, a good retailer will not give you such pressure. Compared with other products, diamonds and precious metals are cheated and lose more. Make sure the jeweler you choose has a good reputation.
Another thing to discuss with your jeweler is to customize the wedding ring to match the engagement ring. Prepare your wedding ring in advance, and your wedding engagement ring combination may surprise you!
If you are willing to propose first and then buy a ring with your fiancee, the process of buying a ring will be much easier-because she knows what she wants! Don't worry about not being romantic, you just need to prepare a mock ring in advance and explain it to her clearly.
5. Know your fiancee's preferences. If you want to surprise her, it will be more difficult to choose a suitable ring. But now more women actually want to decide what kind of ring to buy with you. So, if you really don't know what she likes, use a temporary ring when you propose, and then tell her that you will choose a real engagement ring with her. Here are some suggestions to know what she likes: ask her what she thinks of the ring in general. If you pass by a jewelry store, pretend that you are interested in watches, then casually comment on your ring and test her. If you pretend well, she won't notice at all. But even if you don't pretend well, she may guess, but she doesn't know when you propose yet! You can also test a friend's preference by commenting on her engagement ring. For example, you can say, "I think Mary's ring is a little too tacky, don't you?"
Ask for family guidance. Of course, it depends on whether you want her family to know before you propose.
Another strategy is to ask her friends to go to the jewelry store with her, but you need to make sure that her friends can keep your secret. If you want to keep it completely secret before proposing, this is certainly not a good choice.
Of course, if you know that she really wants to marry you and you are willing to discuss things related to marriage with her, you can directly ask her what kind of ring she likes. You can also ask her a few months before proposing, so she may think you are just joking.
Infer her preferences from her dressing style and existing jewelry style. You can know her style completely, for example, does she like simplicity or fashion, big or exquisite jewelry, classical tradition or modern fashion clothes? Use what you know about her to make a decision.
Is she a staunch supporter of fair trade or human rights? If she is, you can choose recycled gold or conflict-free diamonds to suit her preference.
6. Adjust your budget. An unwritten rule is that a boy will spend two months' salary on an engagement ring, but it still depends on whether you are willing to follow the tradition. Anyway, you'd better make an appropriate budget before choosing a ring. If you are really short of money but want to propose, please make sure your fiancee understands this. If she doesn't care about an expensive ring, you can choose a marriage proposal gift that you can afford and promise her to exchange it for a better one if your economy allows. Even if the price of the ring is an important factor for your girlfriend, don't postpone your proposal date! You can also think about whether there is an ancestral ring at home. If your grandmother gives you her ring, which you think is very suitable for your girlfriend (you can even show it to your girlfriend skillfully), you can also propose with this ancestral ring. However, you need to make sure that she really likes this ring and is proud of having your family heirloom, instead of thinking that you are unwilling to spend money for her.
Tell the jewelry store your budget so that they can recommend a ring for you at the right price.
Don't forget, you can also customize your wedding ring Tell the jeweler your budget, the time of proposal and the ring style you want, and ask them if it is possible to customize it.
7. Confirm the practicality of the ring. If your girlfriend is a hard-core outdoor sports player, your ring needs to be able to cope with such long-term activities. The higher the position of the diamond on the ring, the more likely it is to be caught by clothes, hair or outdoor equipment and cause damage. Therefore, for girls who like outdoor, choose a ring suit with lower diamonds, and for fashionable city girl, choose a ring suit with higher diamonds. Obviously, your girlfriend can also take off her ring outdoors, but the size and shape of the ring should match her interests. Girls who like outdoor usually prefer simple and unobtrusive rings to girls who are keen on fashion.
8. Check the durability of the ring. The durability of the ring is very important, because long-term friction and knocking will always wear the ring. Office work is also a ring killer, because paper can wear a gold ring, although it is gentle. If your financial strength can bear it, it is better to choose platinum instead of gold for your wedding ring, because platinum is more durable. Titanium and steel are also very wear-resistant materials. You know, the higher the gold content, the softer the ring will be and the easier it will be to wear.
9. Know your diamonds. Diamonds are a traditional choice for engagement rings because they can be worn for a long time and are easy to match. Diamond is the hardest material, which is why it is suitable as a single gem ring. Diamonds don't lose their luster, and they are wear-resistant. Only by rubbing with other diamonds can diamonds be worn. Because engagement rings and wedding rings will be worn every day, people will prefer multi-purpose gems. Never give up diamonds unless you are sure that your girlfriend likes another kind of gem or hates diamonds very much. When you choose diamonds, remember the first three of the 4C standard. Carat: Carat is a unit to measure the weight of a diamond, not its size. There are 65,438+000 points per carat. Generally speaking, the engagement diamond ring is 1 carat, but obviously the size of the diamond ring depends on your budget. If your budget is insufficient, 1 carat diamond may score lower on other criteria, which will also affect the overall beauty of the diamond.
Color: There are many colors of diamonds, but most people prefer colorless diamonds as engagement rings. The highest color grade is D (colorless and rare), and most high-quality diamonds will be F and H. The colors from D to I are acceptable, because they look almost the same on the ring holder!
Clarity: Natural diamonds will naturally have natural defects. The fewer flaws, the higher the clarity of the diamond and the brighter the reflected luster. Diamonds without internal defects and surface spots are very rare and difficult to find, and the natural price will be high. The level of cleanliness ranges from F 1 (no defect at all) to VVS 1 and VVS2 (very, very slight defect), to VS 1 and VS2 (very slight defect), then to SI 1 and SI2 (slight defect), and the worst level is I/kloc.
When identifying the clarity of diamonds, they will be observed with a magnifying glass of 10 times, so very slight flaws are actually difficult to see with the naked eye. This means that even if your budget is insufficient, you can have many choices. This also means that if you can see a spot without magnification, you need to think twice. The position and darkness of the flaw (usually not VVS, and rarely VS) will affect the visibility of the flaw, so it is very safe to observe the diamond with a magnifying glass or look at the enlarged photos of the flaw before buying.
10, choose the appropriate diamond cutting. There are many kinds of diamond cutting, and the cutting methods will also affect the fire color of diamonds. Round cutting is the best way to reflect the fire color of diamonds, while bright cutting with Princess Square and Red Plum helps to hide the flaws of diamonds. Other cutting methods include square, emerald, olive tip, pear, pillow, square top and heart. Elliptical cutting is most suitable for large diamonds, and it is larger than circular cutting. High quality cutting (not necessarily higher than the "ideal level") is more important than the weight and clarity of diamonds. Cutting is the 4C you need to know in the 4C standard. If the number of sides of the diamond is pressed at the wrong angle (sometimes because of the craftsman's technical problems, sometimes in order to increase the weight through extra width or depth), the reflected light cannot be completely reflected, which is more negative than the faint yellow light of the diamond or the defects under the microscope.
It is also very important to ask your jeweler for relevant data about your diamond selection, such as ASET or microscope photos, especially when you plan to buy them online.
1 1, buy a ring. Wear a ring before proposing, so as to avoid losing it. Here are some suggestions for buying a ring: ask for a certificate or warranty card for the ring. Certificates are helpful to know the origin of diamonds, but often rings with a size of 1 carat or more are accompanied by certificates. For smaller diamonds, certificates will obviously increase the cost of diamonds, so you often need to spend thousands of yuan more to get a diamond with certificates.
Insure the ring. An engagement diamond ring is often the most expensive thing you can buy and the most expensive jewelry your fiancee has ever worn (I hope so). In order to avoid asking her to take off the ring appraisal or insurance at the beginning of her habit, she should get insurance before proposing. Make sure that your insurance will cover related losses, or go directly to the jewelry store and ask them if they have related insurance coverage.
Get the ring ready, get down on one knee, it's time to propose.
Tip: If you don't get a hint from your girlfriend before buying a ring, she may not be satisfied with the shape, color or other elements of the ring. She will wear this ring with you for the rest of her life, so think twice before buying it! You'd better ask the jeweler if your girlfriend doesn't like your choice, so you don't have to worry that your girlfriend will be disappointed if you propose without a ring!
If you want to buy a ring in a physical store, please only buy round cut diamonds, because you will not be able to see the defects of other cut diamonds.
If you want to buy a ring in a physical store, please only buy round cut diamonds, because you will not be able to see the defects of other cut diamonds.
You can carve on the diamond ring or consider other personalized decorations.
Consider matching another gem on both sides of the central diamond. This three-piece ring can make the diamond in the center stand out. Ruby or sapphire is harder, while emeralds are more delicate. The gems on the side will be much cheaper than the diamonds in the middle. But of course, the clarity and color of these gems are equally important.
If she is close to her mother, she probably knows her preferences.
Claddard diamond ring is a traditional Irish engagement ring, and diamonds can be set on it. If she has an Irish background, the Claddar diamond ring will be a romantic choice.
Ask your girlfriend about the ring, but don't let her know that you are going to propose. You can ask what kind of ring you like, but don't ask "What kind of ring would you like if I proposed".
Warning Please remember that the so-called engagement ring is traditionally fabricated by jewelers to increase sales, including but not limited to the stipulation that the amount of the ring should be greater than or equal to your two-month salary.
Don't mistake platinum or palladium for platinum.
Please make sure that your ring has a warranty clause.
Many jewelry stores have the option of installment payment.
Insure your ring so that you won't lose too much blood when you need to repair or replace it. To buy tens of thousands of RMB diamond rings, you can consider the kind of insurance you buy regularly. Separate ring theft insurance from family property insurance.
Be careful when you go to the jewelry market, pawn shop or the jewelry center in the city center. The quality of jewelry in these places is generally poor, and there are many hooligans selling jewelry. But many of these shops are completely legal. In short, do enough research before buying.
You need to prepare the size of the ring. Plastic rings used to measure sizes are so cheap that some jewelers even give them away for free.