Simple Engagement Rings Basics

Congratulations on finding the ONE!

Now it’s time to find something to put a smile on her face - her engagement ring. If you are looking for simple engagement rings, you have come to the right place -  http://www.weddingforward.com !  You are probably overwhelmed by all the information out there on different engagement rings which makes you more confused than before. 

 Finding the right engagement ring is mostly a matter of  personal style, but a lot of women these days looking for something that is simple but yet elegant. The most popular choice when it comes to  simple engagement ring is solitaire which is a ring with only one diamond featured at the center of the ring making the diamond the center of focus. 

 Some people like to decorate their engagement rings with side stones making the center diamond look more radiant and impressive, but the side stones should always be considerably smaller than the center diamond as the center diamond should always be the main focus of the ring.

Pricing of Engagement Rings

Prices you see on almost all of the web sites are only for the rings (semi-mount) without center stones. The price of a ring is largely depended on the metal being used; a 14K gold ring is obviously a lot less expensive than a 24k gold ring, even they look identical in the pictures, so if you have your mind set on a particular style, you may considering using different metal to fit your budget. After you picked out your favorite setting, you may choose your diamond. I found the Diamond Search is a good tool for picking your diamond. 

Structure And Vocabulary Of An Engagement Ring

An engagement ring is composed in 2 parts- a head and a shank.The shank is referring to the band of the ring.The head is the upper part of an engagement ring which consist of the diamond and whatever it is holding the diamond in place. There are basically 2 types of heads; an integrated head and a peg head.

Integrated head is composed of a head and shank that are constructed from a single piece of metal.

• Peg head is soldered to the shank, so it is constructed from two separate pieces of metal.

Ring Mount is the entire ring with the diamond. Semi Mount is basically the entire ring without the center diamond.So I think this is all you need to know about the structure and the vocabularies of an engagement ring.

Before You Propose…

Find out her preferences on jewelries

The easiest way is to look at her jewelry box and take notice of her preferences on jewelries. If it is not possible, try to get some ideas from the style of clothing she wears, decoration of her home or taste on furniture- something that is personal to her may give you hints of what she likes. If you still not sure, it is always best to go with a simple but yet elegant design of engagement ring.  Simple and elegant style of engagement ring remains the most popular choice for women as simplicity is always timeless , never out of style, and it goes well with everyday clothing without feeling overwhelming.

Set Your Budget

Whether you want to stick with the “2 months of your salary cliche” is entirely up to you. The most important thing is to set your budget that you feel comfortable with, after all,  you can’t put a price on love. In fact, many couples married without even having engagement ring at all. Nevertheless,  having a budget certainly makes shopping much easier when it narrows down your choices which helps making decision much easier.