| Great Tips to Help You Find the Right Ring | | | | pre-designed setting as well as have the option of |
| First things first, decide on a budget. Traditional | | | | customizing the setting. |
| etiquette states that the man should save two | | | | Speaking of certified, it's a good idea to make |
| months worth of his salary in order to purchase a | | | | sure the diamond or diamonds are certified, |
| proper engagement ring. But times have changed. | | | | regardless of who picks it out. It can be insured |
| Most women don't expect men to break the | | | | which means it can become more of an heirloom. |
| bank just so they can get married. But getting | | | | Consider matching wedding rings. Many women |
| engaged still costs money. Weddings cost money. | | | | wear both their wedding and engagement rings |
| Save the money or do layaway if possible so it's | | | | together on a daily basis long after she has said |
| paid off before you even propose. That way you | | | | her vows. There are several rings designed to |
| don't start your new life together in debt. | | | | wear together or sometimes a wedding ring can |
| Pay attention to hints. You may have already | | | | be customized to match and fit next to the |
| talked about getting married so she might be | | | | engagement ring. Talk to the jeweler for more |
| hinting to you as to what kind of ring she wants. | | | | information. |
| Listen. She may hint at anything from the size of | | | | Finally decide if she should pick out her own ring. |
| the diamond to the shape. She might just solve | | | | Many women have an idea of the perfect |
| your problem without you even having to ask her | | | | engagement ring and don't want to settle for |
| a single question. It's why you're getting married. | | | | anything else. This modern fad is becoming more |
| Find out what her ring size is and what type of | | | | and more popular. Some men are even taking the |
| metal she likes to wear before going to the | | | | woman to the jewelry store and proposing to |
| jeweler. If all she wears is white gold and/or | | | | them right then and there. Then they say, "OK, |
| silver, then you probably should not buy yellow | | | | now find your ring." Romantic? Maybe. Is it what |
| gold. You also might want to consider platinum or | | | | she wanted? Maybe. Will she find exactly what |
| titanium. But beware of titanium unless you know | | | | she's looking for? Probably. |
| her size without question. It can't be re-sized. | | | | Engagement ring advice for guys, even they need |
| Think about just buying a loose diamond. If you're | | | | to ask for help every now and then. It's even |
| looking for high quality and certification, then this is | | | | better if it pays off. With a little research, planning, |
| the way to go. You can also put it in any | | | | and a little love, any girl should say yes. |