Narrowing Down the Options When Buying an Engagement Ring

Narrowing down the options when buying an Engagement Ring Ready to start engagement ring shopping? Get organized by considering all the choices you'll need to make on your journey to finding the right ring. Use this checklist to decide which options you might want to look at as you start exploring. Diamond & Gemstone Options Number of stones One center stone Multiple stones Color of stones White diamonds Fancy colored diamonds Colored gemstones Diamond & gemstone shape Round Square/ Princess OPear O Marquise Cushion Heart Emerald Radiant Diamond or gemstone size Carat weight Millimeter length, width and diameter Diamond quality Clarity (number of inclusions, or blemishes, in the diamond) Brilliance (its sparkle) O whiteness (on a D to Z scale) Ring Options Metal Platinum OWhite gold )Yellow gold Rose gold Setting Solitaire Halo Three Stone Channel Pavé Design Clean and straight-lined O Vintage O Engraved Classic Swirled O Wedding set (matching band) O Modern Designer / Brand Designer/branded (such as Neil Lane Bridal®) O Non-branded Custom design Payment options Cash Store financing / payment plans Personal credit card Your engagement ring journey will present you with many paths to consider. Learn about the choices you'll have to make as you begin exploring engagement rings for your upcoming proposal. JEWELRY WISE ()