Wedding Layers

My engagement ring got stolen so now we’re back to looking for a new one. My fiance had spent quite a bit on the diamond so I convinced him to let me put a cubic zirconia in this new one for the first year and replace it for our first anniversary. I’m not entirely sure where to go to have one put into the band I’m having designed though. I probably sound pretty stupid but can anyone tell me how this works?

Im looking int engagement rings and i have no idea what im looking for. We have talked and she wants something that is simple and elegant so im going with a white gold band with a single diamond. But what size diamond? I guess what im getting at is what is the average carrot size for an engagement ring?

My fiance recently bought my an engagement ring. It is white gold with a ruby center and 3 diamonds on each side. I love it has I have always wanted an engagement ring with a ruby center but some people have been very rude when they see it. They ask why he didn’t get a diamond instead and imply he is cheap. How should I respond to these people?

Is the engagement ring the one with the diamond and then you get a band when you get married? Or do you get an engagement ring then stop wearing it to wear the wedding ring when you get the wedding ring?

I told my BF I didn’t like diamonds, I wanted a blue topaz/sapphire engagement ring. His family mom/sisters are uppity, they have huuuge diamond rings.

I like the blue stone…Do you think people will think we are too poor to afford a diamond, even though it’s our choice to get a blue rock instead?

How do we make it look like an engagement ring instead of just a nice colored stone on my left ring finger?

My engagement ring is nearly 100 years old and I’m having a hard time finding a wedding band that matches.
It is a thin band that dovetails toward a solitaire 1/2ct round diamond. There is a small engraved pattern on each side of the diamond surrounded by mill grain.
Hope you can visualize it from my description.

I do not really understand the color, carat size and class of diamonds, however, I have always wanted a very nice engagement ring considering I will wear it for the rest of my life. My boyfriend and I are trying to decide on a reasonable purchase. I’d like a nice size solitaire diamond with a great sparkle. Any help?

Few men are experts on buying wedding rings. For most men, it’s a process of becoming educated quickly and then searching desperately for the right ring. The amount of money they’re expected to pay for the ring seems fluid, changing each year to accommodate retailers. At the same time, there’s a lot of conflicting advice. In an effort to help smooth the process, making it easier and less stressful, we’ll provide you with 7 quick tips for buying the perfect wedding ring.

Tip #1: Know Your Metals

In the past, most wedding rings were gold and had a golden tone to them. Yellow gold rings are still popular today, but there are other options available. White gold is becoming more prevalent because it allows the stone to stand out. On the other hand, platinum has become increasingly fashionable. It’s more expensive than yellow or white gold, but it’s also more durable.

Tip #2: Know Your Purity

If you plan to buy a wedding ring made from yellow or white gold, you’ll need to understand the purity of the metal. In most cases, gold rings come in 14k, 18k, and 24k. The greater the number of karats, the higher the purity of the gold. 24k gold is more expensive than 14k or 18k. It’s also softer and more prone to becoming scratched.

Tip #3: Know Your 4 C’s

Most wedding rings will have at least one diamond. The quality of the diamond is determined by what are known as the 4 C’s: cut, color, clarity, and caret of the stone. The stone’s cut is what allows the diamond to reflect light. The less color a diamond has, the more valuable it is. Clarity is a reflection of the diamond’s inclusions (or, flaws). And the number of carats is a measurement of the stone’s size.

Tip #4: Take Her With You

The wedding ring that you purchase for your partner will ideally last a lifetime. Many women have specific preferences for the style and design of the ring. Consider taking your partner with you. It may seem less romantic to do so, but it can help you avoid investing in a ring she doesn’t like.

Tip #5: Negotiate

Retailers’ prices for wedding rings usually include substantial markups. That means there is room to negotiate the price. The key is to be upfront and honest with the retailer. If you see the “perfect” wedding ring and can’t afford to buy it at the listed price, let the dealer know. Tell him how much you can afford to spend. Often, they’re willing to lower the price or offer attractive payment options to move the inventory.

Tip #6: Stone First

It’s likely that the wedding ring will become an heirloom, kept in your family for generations. If you’re struggling to afford an attractive ring, invest more in the diamond and less in the ring itself. The diamond often carries greater emotional significance over time.

Tip #7: Size It Properly

Even though having a ring resized is relatively simple, try to have it sized properly by the time you offer it to your partner when you propose. If possible, borrow one of her other rings and present it to the jeweler for sizing. A poorly-sized wedding ring won’t ruin your proposal, but a perfectly-sized ring will help make it flawless.

Investing In The Ring

A common rule of thumb for pricing wedding rings is to allocate two months’ salary. However, that’s an arbitrary figure. Instead, focus primarily on finding a ring that will match your partner’s style and preferences. While your budget will play a major role in the ring you purchase, other factors are more important. Use the 7 tips described above when shopping. If you do, you’ll be better prepared to identify the right ring, confident that your partner will be delighted with it.

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An engagement ring is one single ring but an engagement set is two rings.. so is just one ring given and then at the ceremony the other one given? Or are both given when the woman accepts? Are engagement set and bridal set interchangeable? One ring is given before a ceremony and the other is reserved for at the ceremony.
Ok so a few of the posters of answers said they had never herd of an engagement set.. I had never herd of it either but I got a catalog in the mail from fingerhut and decided to browse their site and under jewlery/wedding there it was. Engagement set and bridal set.. both on the same page and to me they look like the same thing. One ring usually with a diamond and the second ring that is the same width decorated similarly without the diamond. Looks to me as they are one in the same.