{"id":9482,"date":"2014-02-06T14:00:44","date_gmt":"2014-02-06T19:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=9482"},"modified":"2014-02-01T16:02:09","modified_gmt":"2014-02-01T21:02:09","slug":"getting-the-best-price-on-an-engagement-ring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-jewelry\/getting-the-best-price-on-an-engagement-ring","title":{"rendered":"Getting the Best Price on an Engagement Ring"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_9484\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9484\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6c0c90df0ed666eee35cdad961f8389b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9484\" alt=\"shopping for diamond tips\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6c0c90df0ed666eee35cdad961f8389b.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6c0c90df0ed666eee35cdad961f8389b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6c0c90df0ed666eee35cdad961f8389b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6c0c90df0ed666eee35cdad961f8389b-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6c0c90df0ed666eee35cdad961f8389b-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9484\" alt=\"shopping for diamond tips\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6c0c90df0ed666eee35cdad961f8389b.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6c0c90df0ed666eee35cdad961f8389b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6c0c90df0ed666eee35cdad961f8389b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6c0c90df0ed666eee35cdad961f8389b-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6c0c90df0ed666eee35cdad961f8389b-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Source: http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/128634133077129853\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Every guy wants to amaze his future wife with a ring she can show off to all of her friends. Guys need to be aware of the best ways to go about buying an engagement ring because they are expensive and the process can be intimidating.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9485\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9485\" style=\"width: 554px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/7891debbdb9e231d834c88bdcbec4c7b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9485\" alt=\"wedding rings and diamonds\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/7891debbdb9e231d834c88bdcbec4c7b.jpg\" width=\"554\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/7891debbdb9e231d834c88bdcbec4c7b.jpg 554w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/7891debbdb9e231d834c88bdcbec4c7b-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/7891debbdb9e231d834c88bdcbec4c7b-500x454.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9485\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9485\" alt=\"wedding rings and diamonds\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/7891debbdb9e231d834c88bdcbec4c7b.jpg\" width=\"554\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/7891debbdb9e231d834c88bdcbec4c7b.jpg 554w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/7891debbdb9e231d834c88bdcbec4c7b-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/7891debbdb9e231d834c88bdcbec4c7b-500x454.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Source: http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/268456827760652966\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Step 1: Understand Your Budget<\/h2>\n<p>First things first, you need to know what you can spend. Before you head out ring shopping, have a look at your savings and your future budget and figure out what you can spend. Seems easy, but we see all to often that people over-spend and put themselves in tough financial positions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9486\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9486\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8491956e0f62df5be4c5de578eed7c86.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9486\" alt=\"getting a cheap diamond ring\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8491956e0f62df5be4c5de578eed7c86.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8491956e0f62df5be4c5de578eed7c86.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8491956e0f62df5be4c5de578eed7c86-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8491956e0f62df5be4c5de578eed7c86-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8491956e0f62df5be4c5de578eed7c86-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8491956e0f62df5be4c5de578eed7c86-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9486\" alt=\"getting a cheap diamond ring\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8491956e0f62df5be4c5de578eed7c86.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8491956e0f62df5be4c5de578eed7c86.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8491956e0f62df5be4c5de578eed7c86-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8491956e0f62df5be4c5de578eed7c86-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8491956e0f62df5be4c5de578eed7c86-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8491956e0f62df5be4c5de578eed7c86-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Source: http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/343962490261733648\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Research and Undercover Work<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">This is an important step. Most guys think they know their girlfriend and her taste. That may be true but when it comes to diamonds and engagement rings, you better make sure to consult her friends and good the scoop on her dream engagement ring. Don&#8217;t think her friends know what kind of ring she wants, think again, she has been telling them about it for years. Save yourself the\u00a0<\/span>aggravation<span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">\u00a0and ask her friends, they&#8217;re just as excited as she is so they can&#8217;t wait to help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9487\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9487\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3f78e3dbf7f3351221b9853fe67c49c4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9487\" alt=\"diamond shopping tips for guys\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3f78e3dbf7f3351221b9853fe67c49c4.jpg\" width=\"736\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3f78e3dbf7f3351221b9853fe67c49c4.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3f78e3dbf7f3351221b9853fe67c49c4-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3f78e3dbf7f3351221b9853fe67c49c4-500x446.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3f78e3dbf7f3351221b9853fe67c49c4-672x599.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9487\" alt=\"diamond shopping tips for guys\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3f78e3dbf7f3351221b9853fe67c49c4.jpg\" width=\"736\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3f78e3dbf7f3351221b9853fe67c49c4.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3f78e3dbf7f3351221b9853fe67c49c4-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3f78e3dbf7f3351221b9853fe67c49c4-500x446.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3f78e3dbf7f3351221b9853fe67c49c4-672x599.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Source: http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/235805730463017295\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Create a Plan of Attack<\/h2>\n<p data-textannotation-id=\"17a5cd36754691a2d64e70e5b9790248\">Based on all the information you have so far, start creating your plan for buying the ring. You need to decide on the stone you want, brush up on the <a title=\"Choosing a Ring; The 4 C\u2019s of Diamonds\" href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-jewelry\/choosing-a-ring-the-4-cs-of-diamonds\">4<\/a><a title=\"Choosing a Ring; The 4 C\u2019s of Diamonds\" href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-jewelry\/choosing-a-ring-the-4-cs-of-diamonds\">Cs of diamonds<\/a>\u00a0and get educated. As a primer, the 4Cs are\u00a0<strong>Carat:\u00a0<\/strong>Carat is the standard unit of measurement of the weight of a diamond),\u00a0<strong>Cut<\/strong>: Cut determines a diamonds fire and brilliance.\u00a0<strong>Clarity<\/strong>: The clarity of the diamond deals with how many imperfections can be seen in a diamond.\u00a0<strong>Color<\/strong>: The color is graded from D (colorless) to Z (yellow).<\/p>\n<p data-textannotation-id=\"17a5cd36754691a2d64e70e5b9790248\">The other important part of creating a plan is understanding the buying process. Apart from knowing all the jargon really well you should potentially take somebody with you too. Dealers can\u00a0try to talk into buying something that is not worth the price so having a friend with you as a voice of reason is helpful.<\/p>\n<p data-textannotation-id=\"17a5cd36754691a2d64e70e5b9790248\">Shop around. You have read up on the jargon, you know what you&#8217;re looking for. Now the fun part is checking out a few places and seeing things in person. Even if you decide to buy online, go look at the type of diamond you want to buy in a store to make sure it lives up to your expectations.\u00a0<strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9488\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9488\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6e69a22e1f5b23ecc71d4f17f18bd0d6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9488\" alt=\"diamond shopping tips\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6e69a22e1f5b23ecc71d4f17f18bd0d6.jpg\" width=\"693\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6e69a22e1f5b23ecc71d4f17f18bd0d6.jpg 693w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6e69a22e1f5b23ecc71d4f17f18bd0d6-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6e69a22e1f5b23ecc71d4f17f18bd0d6-500x488.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6e69a22e1f5b23ecc71d4f17f18bd0d6-672x656.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9488\" alt=\"diamond shopping tips\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6e69a22e1f5b23ecc71d4f17f18bd0d6.jpg\" width=\"693\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6e69a22e1f5b23ecc71d4f17f18bd0d6.jpg 693w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6e69a22e1f5b23ecc71d4f17f18bd0d6-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6e69a22e1f5b23ecc71d4f17f18bd0d6-500x488.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6e69a22e1f5b23ecc71d4f17f18bd0d6-672x656.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Source: http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/120823202474441448\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-textannotation-id=\"069a2d6558f4ff48849cd969d6056bc3\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Make the Purchase<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-textannotation-id=\"069a2d6558f4ff48849cd969d6056bc3\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">After you have the diamond you like and the store you would like to buy from, email the store and ask for the GIA certificate. If you are satisfied with that, you can go ahead and buy the diamond.\u00a0<\/span>After you buy the diamond, take it to an independent appraiser and do another appraisal to make sure the diamond you bought matches the GIA certificate. If your diamond doesn&#8217;t have the GIA number inscribed, you might want to make an appointment at the nearest GIA and get it inscribed. If you lose the diamond in the future and someone tries to sell it, this number ties this diamond to you and you can get it back easier than otherwise.<\/p>\n<h2 data-textannotation-id=\"40048afca08ab2e22b4211fc6eb61843\"><span style=\"font-size: 0.75em; line-height: 1.5em;\">Related articles<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;\">\n<li class=\"zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li\" style=\"padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;\"><a style=\"box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-jewelry\/the-5-cs-of-choosing-an-engagement-ring\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/i.zemanta.com\/236604387_80_80.jpg\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/i.zemanta.com\/236604387_80_80.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><a style=\"display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-jewelry\/the-5-cs-of-choosing-an-engagement-ring\" target=\"_blank\">The 5 C&#8217;s of Choosing an Engagement Ring<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li\" style=\"padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;\"><a style=\"box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-jewelry\/celebrities-yellow-diamond-engagement-rings\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/i.zemanta.com\/239941944_80_80.jpg\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/i.zemanta.com\/239941944_80_80.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><a style=\"display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-jewelry\/celebrities-yellow-diamond-engagement-rings\" target=\"_blank\">Celebrities &amp; Yellow Diamond Engagement Rings<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li\" style=\"padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;\"><a style=\"box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-jewelry\/engagement-wedding-rings-dont-need-to-break-the-bank\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/i.zemanta.com\/238525073_80_80.jpg\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/i.zemanta.com\/238525073_80_80.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><a style=\"display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-jewelry\/engagement-wedding-rings-dont-need-to-break-the-bank\" target=\"_blank\">Engagement &amp; Wedding Rings Don&#8217;t Need to Break the Bank<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"zemanta-pixie\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;\"><a class=\"zemanta-pixie-a\" title=\"Enhanced by Zemanta\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zemanta.com\/?px\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"zemanta-pixie-img\" style=\"border: none; float: right;\" alt=\"Enhanced by Zemanta\" src=\"http:\/\/img.zemanta.com\/zemified_h.png?x-id=3418987f-7ef8-48a4-bdc4-f1939cfe8cb0\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"zemanta-pixie-img\" style=\"border: none; float: right;\" alt=\"Enhanced by Zemanta\" src=\"http:\/\/img.zemanta.com\/zemified_h.png?x-id=3418987f-7ef8-48a4-bdc4-f1939cfe8cb0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every guy wants to amaze his future wife with a ring she can show off to all of her friends. 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