| There is much to consider when purchasinga | | | | You should considerfinancing. Simply go to the |
| diamond – especially diamondengagement | | | | jeweler of yourchoice and tell them that you plan |
| rings! The tradition ofpresenting a woman with a | | | | to buy anengagement ring, and that financing will |
| diamondengagement ring when proposing began in | | | | benecessary. Go ahead and get the creditcheck |
| 1477 when Archduke Maximilian presenteda | | | | out of the way, find out what yourpayments will |
| diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy – andin | | | | be, and how much of a downpayment is required. |
| most cases, the woman you plan topropose to | | | | Now, have your mother, sister, or yourgirlfriends |
| will expect a ring to accompanythat proposal! | | | | best friend take your girlfriendshopping, and make |
| First, determine how much ring you canafford. | | | | sure that they gaze atthe engagement rings to |
| Most people use the ‘two monthssalary’ | | | | get an idea of whatshe might like. Make sure that |
| rule. This means that the ring shouldcost the | | | | the jewelrystore you buy the ring from will allow |
| equivalent of two months of yourcurrent salary. | | | | you toreturn the ring, if that is required, or |
| Because you have other billsto pay, saving up this | | | | allowyour girlfriend to exchange it for another |
| amount of money maytake quite a bit of time. | | | | ifshe isn’t happy with it! |