An engagement ring is one of the most important piece of jewellery for any woman. Finding the right ring is essential, as most Indian woman prefer to wear their engagement rings to mangal sutras. Here are a few tips on selecting the perfect piece of jewellery:
Try everywhere: When you decide on the ring try at numerous places. You never know where you will find the one you love. Take your guy or your in-laws once you have finalized on the store.
The housework test: Before marriage you do have an idea about the housework you will do in the future. If it involves kneading flour and washing clothes steer clear of any design that is set out in a prong. As a prong will attract flour and lint making your ring look dull and dirty!
Decide the style: Modern, eclectic, traditional or old school? Decide on a style before you start trying on the wedding rings. Keep in mind that you will not be able to chain it once you buy the ring. The same goes for the stones: do you want a ruby or jade or a solitaire? If in doubt pick a clean classic solitaire.
Set a budget: Ask your in-laws or fiancée to give you an approximate idea. Once you know the budget searching becomes easier. Always tell the sales staff 10% lesser than your real budget.
Be smart: Simple tricks can help you save money. Learn what the carats of a diamond mean. You can buy a 2-carat rock that is huge but slightly hazy! Also pick 14 carat gold over 22 carat. If you cannot buy a solitaire, try invisible set diamonds, they give a solitaire look at the fraction of the cost.
These are a few tips on selecting the right wedding ring. Have any better ones, comment below and tell us.
