Start with a Setting 
Start with a Diamond 
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Oval 
Emerald 
Pear 
Round 
Oval 
Emerald How to Buy an
Engagement Ring
1. Set a Budget
2. Select a Ring
3. Select a Diamond
4. Purchase Process
5. Propose!
1. Make a budget plan
2. Select a Ring
We have a large selection of ring settings, but we’ll help you limit down your choices by considering your partner’s style preferences, lifestyle, and personality. Ring types can range from halo engagement rings to solitaire engagement rings to custom engagement rings, so it’s critical that you seek professional assistance in selecting the ideal setting for your partner. Choosing an engagement ring style may be the most difficult aspect of the process. Consider your significant other’s apparel and accessories to get a sense of whether they prefer a classic, modern, nature-inspired, glamorous, or a combination of the above ring. Keep an eye out for any indications your partner may give up! We provide 30-day free returns and exchanges to make the selection easier.
Ring Style Guide
The most common metals for engagement rings are platinum and yellow gold, but there are other precious metals to consider. All of these metals for engagement rings are available from Elleroses. Platinum is a hypoallergenic option for those who are sensitive to other metals.
Precious Metals Guide
No worries if you don’t know your loved one’s ring size. We’ll give you a few pointers to get you on the right track. It’s difficult, but not impossible, to figure out your partner’s ring size if you don’t ask. Women’s ring sizes range from a size 6 to a size 6.5. Sneak a diamond out of her jewelry box and take it to a jeweler, or trace one of her another ring on a sheet of paper. You can also obtain a free ring sizer from our website or ask them or one of their close friends.
Request a Ring Sizer
3. Select a Diamond
The diamond is the traditional choice for an engagement ring, so it’s important to understand the 4 Cs. It’s possible to get the perfect diamond for your budget and preference if you know what to look for when comparing the four Cs: cut, color, carat weight, and clarity. Choose a diamond shape first, and then look for a good balance between size and quality to locate the perfect diamond for you. In some cases, a smaller diamond can yield a higher quality diamond, while going for a poorer cut grade diamond can allow you to achieve a greater carat weight within your budget. Choosing a lab-created diamond as your center stone can help you save money without sacrificing quality by being somewhat more affordable than naturally mined diamonds of the same shape and carat weight.
Modern diamond cutters have devised a set of proportions and angles that are known to harness the diamond’s intrinsic brilliance by knowing how light flows through diamond crystals. A diamond’s cut refers to its facets, symmetry, and refraction. You should take into account the overall shine and beauty of a diamond’s cut as one of the significant considerations if optimizing for the overall look of your diamond.
Resulted from Natural trace elements of nitrogen when the diamond developed beneath the Earth’s crust. Diamond color refers to the diamond’s natural color or absence of color. An evaluation of the diamond’s yellow or grey colors is based on a scale developed by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The more expensive the diamond, the higher the clarity.
In order to have an idea of how big your diamond is, you need to know how much weight it has. Oval, pear, and marquise diamonds, which have longer girdle dimensions than round diamonds, may appear larger than round diamonds of the same carat weight because their weight distribution is different.
To determine a diamond’s clarity, look for minute defects and imperfections that may be seen with a loupe. Inclusion-free diamonds are extremely rare and highly sought for.
Gemstones can be a beautiful alternative to a more traditional diamond engagement ring. Some of the most popular alternative gemstones are moissanites, sapphires, morganites, and emeralds. Moissanites are a diamond simulant and a nice alternative for those interested in a look similar to a diamond at a lower price point. Moissanites exhibit a different kind of brilliance than diamonds do, as their faceting pattern is different, and many people love the fiery, rainbow flashes emitted by moissanites. Sapphires are a traditional and durable gemstone, making them an ideal center gem for an engagement ring. In addition to the classic royal blue sapphire, this gemstone comes in virtually every hue from peaches and pinks, teal, yellow, purple, and even white. Gemstones can add beautiful color, sparkle and can take any shape that a diamond can in a ring setting. Learn more about popular gemstones below.
While diamond is the hardest mineral with a 10 on the Mohs scale of relative hardness, corundum (the mineral family for sapphires and rubies) is the next hardest with a rating of 9. Because of their toughness, sapphires are great gemstones for everyday wear and jewelry pieces that will get a lot of use like engagement rings. While most people are familiar with sapphires being a rich royal blue color, what you might not know is that sapphires come in almost every color in the rainbow!
Moissanite is engineered to give the illusion of similarity to diamonds but is compositionally and visually quite different from a real diamond. The durability, brilliance, and color of the two gems are quite distinct.
High-quality emeralds are rarer than diamond, and since they have a lower density, a one-carat emerald will look larger than a diamond of the same size. Valued throughout history for their rich color, emeralds are a beautiful and timeless choice for an engagement ring center gemstone.
Exquisite petal pink or peach morganites are beloved for their exceptional clarity and blush tones, which allow for maximum light to enter the stone.
4. Purchase Process
Because your jewelry is so valuable, it deserves to be treated with care and attention on a regular basis. Basic maintenance will ensure that your jewelry is preserved and protected for many years. On our website, you can learn more about how to care for various types of jewelry.
Jewelry Care Guide
Because an engagement ring is a symbol of your love, it must match your ideals. We are dedicated to making the jewelry industry more transparent, sustainable, and humane. Everything at Elleroses is maintained to the highest standards, from our personalized shopping experience to our one-of-a-kind jewelry creations.
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5. Propose!
FAQs
Definitely. When it comes to engagement ring buying, 62% of couples now do so in tandem. If you think it’s more romantic to be surprised, just tell them don’t want to go shopping with them. Ask your mother, sister, or best friend for advice after showing them pictures of rings you like. Ask your mother, sister, or best friend for advice after showing them pictures of rings you like.
The answer depends only on the financial condition of your future spouse. Your partner should spend as much or as little money as they feel comfortable with, not three months of their wage as is commonly thought. Scaling back may be an option for people who are significantly in debt or fearful of losing their jobs.
If you’re unsure of your partner ring size, use our comprehensive ring size chart to get an exact reading. If you want to keep the proposal a secret, have your mom or sister get your partner ring size properly assessed at a jeweler and then pass the information on to you. To avoid this, you’d better sneak your significant one’s left ring out and take to a jeweler for size comparison.