Is there a greater quest than that of your wedding dress? Yes, that of the right engagement ring, the most important jewel in the life of a couple.
And this, whether we are the person who will ask the fateful question, or the one who will be able to choose their precious one.
Since this ring will spend the rest of its life on her finger, choosing the piece of jewelry that she will love to see every day for years to come is a crucial step, especially when you don’t have an unlimited budget.
Be careful to choose the right stone
You are certainly the person who knows her best, but don’t hesitate to have friends and family accompany you to get another perspective.
The white diamond remains a safe bet, a timeless piece synonymous with eternity and which goes with all jewelry. The colored stone offers many possibilities.
When it comes to engagement rings, rubies, emeralds and sapphires are the most popular, but we are increasingly seeing tourmalines ranging from pink to blue, including yellow and light green, which will appeal to fans of pastels.
When choosing the color of the metal of the said ring, we first think about the jewelry that the person usually wears, but also about their skin tone.
If you can choose yourself, also think about the color of your future wedding ring so that the association is successful.
Traditionally, it is gold, whether red, yellow, white, pink, black, etc., which remains the most popular. Beyod the color, some might wonder what purity of gold to choose.
For a quality piece of jewelry that stands the test of time, we opt for 18 carat or 750 thousandths gold, the highest quality of gold used in jewelry.
Platinum, a rarer white alloy that does not deteriorate over time, is just as desirable but will also be more expensive.
Whether you want a discreet or extravagant piece of jewelry, an engagement ring can take any form, while obviously taking into account the nature and size of the stone chosen.
The solitaire, topped with a single stone, is the star of engagements and offers many possibilities.
You will need to choose a stone shape in order to then choose the one that will best adapt to the morphology of your hands. Elongated shapes – pear or marquise – will be more suitable for long hands while compact shapes – brilliant, cushion or princess – will suit small hands.
If the solitaire is a little too minimal for you, the pavé solitaires, shouldered solitaires, as well as the Toi et Moi rings, which are two stones against each other, or the classic Marguerite, which is a central stone surrounded by smaller stones, could appeal to you.
Especially the latter, which has become very popular since it was seen on Lady Diana’s ring finger for her engageent in 1981, then on Kate Middleton’s in 2010 during her engagement to Prince William.
How about a vintage engagement ring?
Here, nothing to do with a family jewel that has been reworked to suit the future bride. It is about buying a vintage ring whose charms and eco-friendly assets are undeniable.
However, try to sound out the person concerned so as not to offend her if she is superstitious or does not like the idea of being offered a piece of jewelry that had a history before her.
First of all, know that there is no standard price to allocate to the precious jewel, but according to a 2018 study by Opinion Way, the average budget allocated by the French to their engagement ring was 710 euros.
But focusing exclusively on the budget is not a good idea: it is better to choose a ring that will suit your fiancé, rather than a very expensive piece of jewelry that does not resemble him or her.
