| Once you found the girl of your dreams and have | | | | your budget is to decide on an amount and then |
| decided to propose to her, there is a lot to | | | | double it. This is no joke. It is easy to |
| consider. Firstly you need to decide whether you | | | | underestimate the amount which should be spent |
| want to present her with an engagement ring, or | | | | when buying fine jewelry. After all, a woman can |
| whether you will go together to choose | | | | expect to wear her diamond engagement ring |
| something perfect. | | | | every day for the rest of her life and it may be |
| The tradition of presenting an engagement ring at | | | | the first piece of significant fine jewelry she |
| the proposal itself is thought to have been | | | | receives. Furthermore, this ring will last several |
| established when Archduke Maximilian presented a | | | | lifetimes and may well become an heirloom! This is |
| diamond ring to his betrothed in 1477. And whilst | | | | no time to be a cheapskate! |
| many women today may hope to be shown a | | | | Another way to set your budget, which is |
| ring at the same time as accepting your proposal, | | | | perhaps more commonly used, is the "two |
| many may also prefer to have some input into | | | | months' salary" rule. This means that you should |
| the ring which they can hope to wear for the | | | | look to spend the equivalent of two months' |
| rest of their lives. | | | | current salary on her engagement ring. Obviously |
| Whatever you decide, do not worry too much. | | | | you have other bills to pay which means you will |
| Even if would like to present her with a ring, all | | | | need to save up. This may take some time so |
| reputable jewelers understand the deep | | | | you may prefer to consider financing options. If |
| significance of an engagement ring and will allow | | | | this is your choice, make sure you get approved |
| you to exchange it for something more to her | | | | before you go to buy the ring so that you are |
| liking if you have erred slightly! After all, diamond | | | | clear what your repayments will be and how |
| engagement rings are usually significant purchases | | | | much of a down payment will be needed. |
| and it is in their interest to keep you happy! | | | | And remember that some of the best deals for |
| Whether you choose a ring to give on your own, | | | | diamond engagement rings are available online. |
| or go with your future bride to buy it, you must | | | | You will be able to buy a better diamond for less |
| decide on your budget. Do not skimp here. | | | | money! That has got to be a win-win situation! |
| When buying fine jewelry, one way to determine | | | | |