{"id":1954,"date":"2017-04-27T14:13:41","date_gmt":"2017-04-27T08:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.viranigems.com\/?p=1954"},"modified":"2017-04-29T14:44:09","modified_gmt":"2017-04-29T09:14:09","slug":"engagement-ring-101-getting-engaged-doesnt-have-to-cost-an-arm-and-a-leg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.viranigems.com\/engagement-ring-101-getting-engaged-doesnt-have-to-cost-an-arm-and-a-leg\/","title":{"rendered":"Engagement Ring 101 – Getting Engaged Doesn\u2019t Have to Cost an Arm and a Leg"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re finally doing it. You\u2019ve decided to propose to your one true love. But wait! You don\u2019t know the first thing about engagement rings<\/a>. Where are the best places to buy diamond jewellery<\/a>? Should you buy jewellery online<\/a>? Do you really need a diamond? What if you don\u2019t have a trusted jeweller<\/a>? Do engagement rings<\/a> really cost two months\u2019 salary? We\u2019ve put together a guide to help you on your journey to wedded bliss.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Pick a stone
\n<\/u><\/strong>To diamond or not to diamond? Well, diamond rings<\/a>\u00a0have remained popular for a reason. Diamonds are nature\u2019s hardest yet one of the most beautiful materials. And since engagement rings<\/a> are typically worn every day, this is an important factor to consider. Recently, however, diamond rings<\/a>\u00a0have been losing ground to other gems, such as sapphires and rubies. In order to solve this stone conundrum, consider what type of jewellery<\/a> your soon-to-be fianc\u00e9 wears. If they are partial to diamond earrings<\/a>, diamond pendants<\/a>, or other diamond jewellery<\/a> then chances are diamonds are now your new best friend.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Create a budget
\n<\/u><\/strong>The old adage is you need to spend two months\u2019 salary on a rings<\/a>. Can we please put this one to rest? If you are not too sure about the type of rings<\/a> you want, try looking at examples of engagement rings online<\/a>, figure out a rough estimate of how much similar rings<\/a> typically cost, and then spend what you are comfortable spending. After all, this is a symbol of love, not some status symbol to impress other people.<\/p>\n

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Step 3: Time to go shopping <\/u><\/strong>
\nIn days of yore our only option to get an engagement rings<\/a> was to either inherit one or buy one at a brick-and-mortar store. Luckily because we now live in a world where there are a myriad of options to buy jewellery online<\/a>, shopping for an engagement rings<\/a> has never been easier (or even the matching diamond earrings<\/a> and diamond pendants<\/a>, hint hint). When it comes to buy diamond jewellery online<\/a>, the benefits of convenience, selection, and most of all price can\u2019t be ignored. Low overhead means low prices and more selection of jewellery \u00a0designs<\/a>\u00a0for you. Just remember, when browsing for jewellery online<\/a>, be sure to stick with reputable online diamond jewellery<\/a> brands that use conflict free diamonds and can offer\u00a0certification <\/a>\u00a0from a trustworthy grading lab, such as the Gemological Institute of America.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Get ready for the memory of a lifetime
\n<\/u><\/strong>Different people use different rules. This is your engagement and there are no right or wrong answer. Sure it\u2019s traditional to pop the question on one knee, but what if that\u2019s not your style? Don\u2019t let others dictate what you can and can\u2019t do. Take some time to really think about what speaks to you as a couple. If that means a quiet dinner in a candlelit garden, then you go right ahead. Or if that means writing your proposal in the sky for the whole world to witness, then don\u2019t let anyone stop you. Love is such a personal treasure that too often gets blurred by what we\u2019re told to expect. At the end of the day, it\u2019s important to remember to listen to your heart and not your brain.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re finally doing it. You\u2019ve decided to propose to your one true love. But wait! You don\u2019t know the first thing about engagement rings. Where are the best places to buy diamond jewellery? Should you buy jewellery online? Do you really need a diamond? What if you don\u2019t have a trusted jeweller? Do engagement rings …<\/a><\/p>\n

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