| When I was planning to propose to my girlfriend I | | | | · Consider the diamond itself - these are |
| did what every ignorant guy would do - I asked | | | | different in make and form. If I were to be |
| the boys for some tips on buying a diamond | | | | technical here I would say learn more about the |
| engagement ring. The results were horrible. It was | | | | diamond grading system, which is called diamond |
| until two days later when someone directed me | | | | 4Cs. This has to do with the cut, the color (yes |
| towards the right places and then I was able to | | | | diamonds have colors but colorless is usually best), |
| sweep her off her feet and got married 2 | | | | clarity and the carat. I will not get into this for |
| months ago (as of writing). | | | | now as I have other points to share with you |
| Based on that encounter I have decided to share | | | | below. |
| some few tips on buying the best engagement | | | | · I never write tips on buying diamond |
| ring for your woman. Let me say this, do not | | | | engagement ring without mentioning the design. |
| ever underestimate this process. Not unless you | | | | You need to consider this carefully. There are |
| don't really care about her. Just read right through | | | | generally four or five things to consider here i.e. |
| to the end and take these into serious | | | | practicality, durability, attractiveness and quality. |
| consideration. Never mind if it gets a bit technical | | | | · Don't but the first one you come |
| just read on it will come together in the end. | | | | across. Do take sometime to shop around and |
| · Think about your budget, you should | | | | make some comparisons. |
| know how much you are willing to spend. This | | | | · Don't take advice from your boys |
| one can be quite tricky - spending too little can | | | | unless they have been down that road. Do take |
| mean you are undervaluing her and spending too | | | | advice from experts and other people who know |
| much can mean you are not ready to take | | | | what they are talking about. |
| responsibility. | | | | |