Engagement Rings UK - 5 Myths About Buying Your Engagement Ring

The process of buying an engagement ring has plenty of myths surrounding it.

Here are some facts to dispel 5 of those myths which you may come across.

Myth #1

Engagement rings have to be expensive if they are going to be worth having. However, if you follow the usual advice or tradition and spend the equivalent of one month's salary you will not be liable to overspend. As any reputable jeweller will demonstrate to you, there are lots of elegant alternatives to the most expensive items.

Myth #2

The bigger the diamond the better the ring . Your fiancee may prefer a larger diamond but there are other qualities to consider too. These include the colour, clarity and cut of the stone. So, a larger stone might be bought but with a slightly differing colour and cut, or maybe even a different shape.


Myth #3

Do you need to know your fiancee's ring size? Finger size is not a problem because all rings can be resized if they don't fit exactly. Your fiancee can have her finger measured so that the ring can be sized correctly.


Myth #4

Gold and platinum are the best metals to have your rings made of. True enough but don't forget there are other metals, including palladium. This is now hallmarked as a precious metal. Palladium is now beginning to replace white gold since there is no necessity to rhodium plate it, unlike white gold which requires rhodium plating in order to achieve the final finish. To the untrained eye it is difficult to tell the difference from platinum, as well as being hard wearing for an active lifestyle.

Myth #5

There is only one type of engagement ring. This is obviously untrue as the cut of diamond and design of your engagement ring is entirely your choice. Obviously, you need to keep in mind your girlfriend's taste when making your choice .

The variety of ring designs is almost endless. Ascertain whether your girlfriend prefers a yellow gold or silver coloured metal finish. Then determine whether she would prefer a single stone, a three stone or a cluster design and, last but not least, try to find out whether she would perhaps prefer a coloured stone amongst the diamonds such as ruby, sapphire or diamonds. Whilst it is very nice and brave of you to choose it yourself it might be better if you took her with you.

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