Newly Married Ladies Share Their Best Tips On Engagement Ring Shopping

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1. “A little bit of homework goes a long way.”

Marjan Farsad

“Before you begin shopping, you need to study the four C’s: cut, color, clarity, and carat. Ask an expert jeweler to compare the four C’s in the ring you like and look for a place that gives you the option to choose the size of your diamond to fit your budget.”

—Mercedes V.

2. “Think more timeless, less trendy.”

“The best advice I got was not to go too trendy (when I got engaged, rose gold was having a MOMENT).”

—Emily L.

3. "Enjoy the process no matter who picks the final product.”

Marjan Farsad

“I went to an engagement ring website with my fiancé and told him features I liked about different rings and features I didn’t like. What shape stone, what stones, types of settings. With help from the site and store, he ended up custom-designing something that I never would’ve chosen but love so dearly. I liked staying out of the process, it meant more in the end to be surprised.”

—Lynzee R.

4. “Remember that the only opinion that matters is your own.”

Marjan Farsad

“You don't have to go with diamonds for your ring! Unless you love diamonds, then go for it. Also, don't worry about what anyone else thinks about your ring: mine has rose gold and white gold and I was like, 'Will people think this is tacky?' and then I was like, 'Why do I care?'"

—Eileen C.

5. “Always trust in the experts.”

Marjan Farsad

“[My husband Ben] knew nothing about jewelry, so it helped that he worked with someone who did: the jeweler. In terms of customization, Ben relayed to the designer that he knew I love rose gold and that I like minimal, dainty jewelry, so that's where they started.

"I also learned from a friend's mishap that the number of prongs holding in the stone matters: the bigger the stone, the more prongs it likely needs!”

—Casey C.

6. “You don't have to go the traditional route."

Marjan Farsad

“Nobody has to settle for a boring ring and you can find really stunning and unusual things at any price point! I always knew I wanted a black diamond. I ended up going with an established company that worked with me and when I decided what I wanted I left it on my fiance's laptop so there would be no mystery as to what I wanted.”

—Lenora C.

7. “Make it a date to stop by in-store.”

Marjan Farsad

“My fiancé and I went and looked together; I didn’t even know my ring size before doing this! We also learned about the 4 C’s, metal options, what kind of bands are out there, etc. Some of my more traditional friends thought this was very unromantic, but a relationship/marriage is all about being a team and making decisions together! And you’re the one who will wear the ring for the rest of your life, so why not know your options and communicate exactly what you like?

"I also learned that just because you like the look of something on a computer screen or somebody else’s hand, it doesn’t mean it will work on you! Your skin tone, hand size, and nail shape all play a role in how that ring looks, so definitely try in-store before deciding.”

—Lilly M.

8. “Remember what’s really important.”

“I think the best ring is a thoughtful expression of love from your significant other which can be resized to accommodate your finger!”

—Mandy D.

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