How to Get the Perfect Engagement Ring for Your Sweetheart

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You want to give your sweetheart the perfect engagement ring, but you're not entirely sure how you're going to do that. Don't worry! Here's a step-by-step guide with helpful tips:

1. Figure out Your Budget

The first thing that you should do is figure out what your ring budget will be. How much do you want to spend? Are you willing to push those limits a little further? Could you save more? If you think that you don't have enough, look at these easy money-saving tips to bulk up your budget in a hurry.

2. Do Your Research

If your honey hasn't told you the exact type of engagement ring that they want, then you're going to need to do some research before you go shopping. Here are some ideas:

• Check out their Pinterest boards to see if they've pinned any posts about engagement rings.
• Look at the jewellery that they wear. What gems, colours and shapes do they like?
• Look at their closet. What's their style? Is it modern? Vintage? Minimalist? Flashy?
• Talk to some of their friends and ask them for advice.
• If you don't mind “spoiling the surprise,” ask them what they want!

3. Consult a Custom Designer

Don't go to a big jewellery chain or browse an online sale. If you really want to get your sweetheart the ring of their dreams, you should get them a custom designed engagement ring through a professional jeweller. You don't even have to walk into a store. You can do a free online consultation to talk about what you're looking for.

4. Design the Ring

This is where the magic happens! With a custom jeweller, you get to have an in-depth conversation about your plans for the engagement ring. They will use their expert knowledge to guide you towards the best choices for your budget, lifestyle, and more. They will go over every feature of the ring with you, including the centre stone type, the centre stone shape, the band material, the embellishments and all the ways you can create something totally unique.

5. Wait

After you've come up with the design, it's time for you to wait while the jeweller goes to work on bringing your idea to life. First, they will send you a 3D digital rendering of the design to double-check that you're happy with it. If you approve, they will start handcrafting the ring. It typically takes 6 weeks to complete. Then, they can send you the ring, or you can pick it up at the store.

6. Get Ready for the Next Step

You have the ring. Now, it's time for you to plan the proposal.

Maybe you want to buy a bottle of expensive wine, cook your sweetheart an exquisite meal and pop the question the moment that you've finished dessert? Maybe you want to invite them on a nature hike and get down on one knee at the end of the trail? If you're having trouble deciding what to do, you should look up romantic proposal ideas and find the one that works best for you.

Don't waste your time searching through stores and websites in hopes of finding the perfect ring. You might settle for the wrong one. Go to a jeweller and make the perfect ring instead.