Sure.

Sure.
by ACross (2012-12-27 15:46:40)

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In reply to: engagement ring advice. posted by IrishinScranton

1. Decide how much you can reasonably spend. Don't be cheap. But don't be an idiot either.

2. Do not go to a chain. Go to a trusted jeweler.

3. Educate yourself on the grading system.

4. Choose quality (color, clarity, cut) over size.

5. There's no reason to go over 2 carats. And a high quality 1 carat diamond looks great too.

5. Stick to brilliant cut (round).

Replies:

All 110% correct - Specifically #2, #4 & #5. - jakam31 2012-12-27 19:19:14
Setting type? white gold? yellow gold? platinum? - cj 2012-12-27 15:55:14
- If you buy a very white/clear stone it should have a.... - Marine Domer 2012-12-27 18:00:30
- Most of that is based on what his fiancee likes. - NDMD 2012-12-27 16:18:46
  - I agree - ACross 2012-12-27 16:36:22
    - Platinum neither degrades nor tarnishes. - AZDomer 2012-12-27 17:52:10
      - A rare post by AZ trashing gold. * - Dignan 2012-12-27 21:30:18
  - Agreed, hopefully there were some hints dropped. * - cj 2012-12-27 16:26:56
    - I pretty much know what she wants... - IrishinScranton 2012-12-27 16:29:51
      - Something like this? - ndtiger 2012-12-27 16:53:14
        similar to that... - IrishinScranton 2012-12-27 17:03:14
        That's pretty common. - ndtiger 2012-12-27 17:14:36
        I appreciate the advice * - IrishinScranton 2012-12-27 17:28:36
I mostly agree. - NDMD 2012-12-27 15:50:32

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