Written by There are a lot of things to bear in mind before purchasing jewelry – especially when it comes to your fiancee’s engagement ring sets. The tradition of presenting your beloved with a diamond engagement ring when making a marriage proposal began a long time ago – 1477 – when Archduke Maximilian gave a diamond band to Mary of Burgundy – and in most cases, the woman you propose marriage to will expect that proposal to be accompanied by a ring!
To start with, work out how much you can afford. Most people stick to the ‘two months’ salary’ rule. This means that the ring should cost you the equivalent of two months of your current salary. Bearing in mind that you you have other things to pay for, saving up this amount of money could take some time. You should want to consider financing. Simply visit the jeweler of your choice and inform them that you are planning to purchase an engagement ring, and that financing will be necessary. Don’t delay – get the credit check out of the way, find out how much your payments are going to be, and how much of a down payment is required.
Now, have your girlfriend’s best friend or your mother or sister take your girlfriend shopping, and make sure that they have a good look at the engagement rings to get an idea of what she might like. Make certain that the jewelry shop you purchase the ring from will let you return the ring, if that is necessary, or let your girlfriend to change it for another ring if she is not completely happy with it!
Well, it’s a fact that an engagement ring can be really expensive, and it can be a real problem to a young person looking to get started on life’s journey. Fortunately, there is a much cheaper alternative to natural diamonds – cubic zirconia. In the present financial and economic climate, a cubic zirconia engagement ring could be a god send.
Or, maybe your girlfriend will like some of this designer inspired jewelry which doesn’t come with a massive price tag.
