Engagment Rings

Engagment Rings Cost Money...But How Much?

Engagment rings should cost you two month's wages. That's what diamond marketers tell us. And if you think you'll do just fine with a cheap K-Mart special...you may as well forget it! Plan on spending two months wages. And if you can afford it, more is even better.

Design Her Ring

If you want her to be delighted with the ring you pick out, you'll need to do your homework.

Four things go into the choosing perfect engagment rings: Gemstone, metal, setting, and size.

Ring Stones

The traditional choice is diamond.

But think about this...there is a trend towards other kinds of gems.

Emeralds, sapphires, rubies, aquamarines, and others are growing in favor as engagment rings. And here's some good news...they cost less than the classic diamond ring.

Also...think about cut, shape and size. Stones come in round, oval, rectangle, heart, and other shapes.

And, don't forget her hand size. If she has little hands, a large gemstone may look too huge. But, if she her hands are bigger, a small gem will appear even smaller.