6 Myths About Engagement Rings You Shouldn’t Believe
6 Myths About Engagement Rings You Shouldn't Believe
An engagement ring symbolizes dedication, love, and trust between a couple shares. It captures the past, present and future of a soon to be married couple as they embark on a new journey. It’s a meaningful celebration of devotion that is worn around the finger and reflected on daily.
Let’s face it, an engagement ring is both an emotional and financial investment, so you undoubtedly want to get it right. More than anything, engagement rings are about tradition – and with so many do’s and don’ts it get a bit nerve-wracking. We’re shedding light on myths and preconceived notions so that if you’re ring shopping or proposal planning you can do it stress-free!
Carat size is one of the biggest misconceptions when finding the perfect ring for your partner. However, size doesn’t always matter. In fact, there are many other factors to consider, such as cut, color and clarity. The 4C’s of a stone attribute different qualities, so you want to find the highest quality stone that complements your partner, budget and preference.
A surprise proposal and a surprise engagement ring are synonymous for many couples. While a fairytale proposal is ideal, it’s always good to have some points discussed beforehand. It can start with your partner’s likes and dislikes. That way you can have a better idea beforehand and incorporate your partner’s taste in the ring before making the grand debut and keeping the surprising factor intact.
Traditionally, diamonds have always been the choice of gemstone for an engagement ring. However, that’s not to say that a colored gemstone can’t be your pick. For an out-of-the-ordinary and non-conventional design, choose a gemstone that truly reflects your partner’s personality – it can be a ruby, sapphire, emerald or any other!
While the thought of custom designing your engagement ring can feel intimidating and stressful, it’s actually a truly gratifying process. Seeing the ring come to life with all the elements handpicked by you adds sentimental value to an already joyous occasion. Designing a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry of your dreams for your life partner allows you to tell a personal story.
When thinking of an engagement ring, round brilliant diamonds are first to come on our mind. It’s certainly the stereotypical shape and we’ve been engraved with that ever since. Agreed that round brilliant diamonds are most well know in terms of brilliance and have the potential to sparkle more than any other diamond, but fancy shape diamonds are also a unique alternative to a conventional ring. The shape of a diamond can change the way a ring sits on your hand and how it looks. For instance an oval-cut diamond can elongate the finger, or an emerald-cut diamond creates a flattering and elegant looking on the finger, or a marquise or pear-shaped diamond can appear to be larger. This is why you should always experiment with different diamond shapes before committing to one.
Not all rings have to match, especially your engagement ring and wedding band. For a unique and contemporary approach balance the aesthetics between the two rings. You can have a mix of metals or an interplay of shapes and colors – it’s all up to you!
Engagement ring shopping is meant to be a pleasurable experience and we hope these tips make the process of finding the ring a little less daunting!
Read our celebrity designer, Narcisa Pheres’ expert advise on how to choose the perfect engagement ring here!
