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A wedding engagement is just as overwhelming for the man buying the ring than it is for the woman being proposed to \u2013 where do you start? More often than not, females will have a clear idea of the engagement ring that she wants, and she\u2019ll certainly know about the engagement rings that she despises. With so much pressure put on just one purchase, you\u2019ll want to get as much advice as you can get, only\u2026 no one really tells you about it! Is she a fan of the timeless diamond engagement rings<\/a>, or would she rather something a lot more unconventional. These are questions that you need to figure out, but here to five things that nobody ever mentions to help you on your journey.<\/p>\n

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  1. Confide In Her Friends<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It\u2019s doubtful that she\u2019d ever keep something from you, so why would you imagine that her friends know more than you? Well, it\u2019s highly likely that her friends pay more attention to her individual style than you, so they could actually provide you with guidance into what ring to buy, starting with the actual cut and color. In addition, girls tend to act whimsically over weddings and point out all kinds of things, from rings to dresses, so chances are they might have a better insight than you.<\/p>\n

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    1. All Diamonds Look The Same To Begin With<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      To people first embarking on their engagement-buying journey, one of the first things they\u2019ll notice is how similar every diamond looks. With this in mind, it can be more than tempting to simply whip out your wallet and go for the cheapest option \u2013 I mean, they all look the same right? Never get sucked into that trap. Every single diamond ring will be different, and you\u2019ll want to look for one that genuinely seems perfect for your girl, including color and clarity as well as the carat of the diamond.<\/p>\n

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      1. The 4C\u2019s Feels Like Rocket Science<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Shopping usually consists of picking something up, claiming you like it within 2 seconds flat, and throwing it into your basket \u2013 not engagement ring shopping though. Now, you actually have a series of 4 factors that you need to take into consideration \u2013 color, cut, clarity and carat. Each of these factors needs to work together to produce a ring that\u2019s perfect for your bride-to-be, so you\u2019ll want to do your research to find out about the best options to go for. One wrong choice and your proposal could be a disaster.<\/p>\n

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        1. Talk To Guys Who\u2019ve Gone Through The Experience<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          If no-one tells you about engagement ring shopping from the offset, go and find<\/em> yourself some answers! Chances are you have some mates who\u2019ve already been through the proposal process already. Or, if you\u2019re an early bird, you could always get some ideas from your dad or other family members, just as older cousins or uncles.<\/p>\n

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          1. Custom Rings Aren\u2019t As Expensive As You Think<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            In most places, if you want something custom-made, you\u2019re probably going to be paying more than for a product that\u2019s completely untouched. While buying an engagement ring exactly how you see it is uncomplicated and easy, you do have the option to buy both the setting and diamond separately, allowing you to create a ring that\u2019s ideal for your girl. Plus, considering it usually costs the same amount as just buying a ring as you see it, you won\u2019t even be out of pocket for it!<\/p>\n

            We hear you, buying the perfect engagement ring is a tricky process, but with these 5 things in mind, you can rest assured that you\u2019ll get the job done to the best of your ability. With a deeper understanding of the 4C\u2019s along with your girl\u2019s individual style, you just can\u2019t get it wrong.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            A wedding engagement is just as overwhelming for the man buying the ring than it is for the woman being proposed to \u2013 where do you start? More often than not, females will have a clear idea of the engagement ring that she wants, and she\u2019ll certainly know about the engagement rings that she despises. With so much pressure put on just one purchase, you\u2019ll want to get as much advice as you can get, only\u2026 no one really tells […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":88,"featured_media":46830,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[119],"tags":[5970,1728,1281,5302],"class_list":["post-46829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bridal-jewelry","tag-bride-ring","tag-diamond","tag-engagement-ring","tag-ring"],"yoast_head":"\n5 Things No One Tells You About Shopping For An Engagement Ring | Bridal Jewelry | TopWeddingSites.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/bridal-jewelry\/5-things-no-one-tells-shopping-engagement-ring\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"5 Things No One Tells You About Shopping For An Engagement Ring | Bridal Jewelry | TopWeddingSites.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A wedding engagement is just as overwhelming for the man buying the ring than it is for the woman being proposed to \u2013 where do you start? 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