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For most people buying an engagement ring is a once in a lifetime event and it is also something which most people do not have the slightest clue about. In this article I will attempt to answer the most commonly asked questions about purchasing engagement rings, hopefully this will help you in your decision making process.

How much should I pay for a ring?

There is a rumor going around that an engagement ring should cost at least 2 months of an individual’s salary. However, you should not believe everything you hear and there really are no rules when it comes to how much a ring should cost. I believe the cost of your engagement ring should come down to the following:

1) How you can afford? If you only earn two thousand dollars salary a month, then there is really no need for you to shell out 4 thousand dollars on a ring, when you obviously cannot afford it. On the other hand, if you are making a fortune, then you can afford to shell out money to buy something special and expensive.
2) How much is an expensive ring worth to your partner? I know some people might not believe this, but some women actually don’t want expensive rings. If the love of your life prefers you to save your money for their future, then maybe you are better off not spending boatloads of money on something she will not appreciate. However, the same is true if your future wife to be is a material girl; she is hardly going to be happy with Cubic Zirconia ring now is she?

What should I know about diamond engagement rings?

When it comes to the subject of engagement rings you are going to hear the word ‘diamond’ over and over again. Diamond engagement rings are without a doubt the most popular type of ring in the world. They are also the most expensive, something which makes them exclusive, but also very hard for the average person to purchase.

If you have the money then you can purchase a beautiful diamond in ring in a variety of shapes and sizes. When choosing a diamond you will have to take into consideration 4 different factors. Firstly, the cut or shape of the stone, for example there are cushion cut diamonds, princess cut diamonds, heart shaped diamonds, oval shaped diamonds, round diamonds and much more. Secondly, the clarity of the diamond which means how clear it is. Some stones are very clear and thus reflect light beautifully, while other diamonds may be very cloudy and much less sparkly. Thirdly, the carat which means the weight of the diamond. Obviously the bigger the carat, the more expensive the diamond will be. Finally the color of the diamond is also important. There are clear colorless diamonds and there are also colored diamonds like pink, yellow and brown diamonds.

Natural diamond engagement rings are expensive and many people cannot afford them, however there is a solution for those people. Nowadays you can buy synthetic diamonds which are exactly the same as the natural thing. The only difference is that synthetic diamonds are made in a lab and natural diamonds form over thousands of years. Synthetic diamonds are much cheaper than natural diamonds and thus make a good affordable alternative for people looking for a diamond engagement ring without the expensive price.

What alternatives are there to diamonds?

Although diamonds are the most popular, they are not the only choice when it comes to fine gemstone rings. Kate Middleton wears a beautiful sapphire ring which is considered to be priceless. Many other celebrities have chosen sapphire, ruby, emerald, opal, pearl, aqua marine etc. instead of diamonds, because they want to stand out from the heard. It is maybe due to the overselling of diamonds, that people have begun to turn consider alternatives and therefore these types of gemstones have become increasingly popular engagement ring choices in recent years.

What should I know about engagement ring settings?

Engagement ring settings are basically the piece or pieces of metal which connect the gemstone to the band on an engagement ring. There are many settings available including bezel settings, prong settings, channel settings and much more. Your choice of setting will depend on two main things. Firstly, do you like the design of the setting or not? Secondly, will it hold your stone in place and prevent any damage in the future. This consideration is best left to your jeweler to decide, because you don’t want your stone getting damaged or coming loose in the future.

What is the most popular engagement ring today?

Today princess cut engagement rings are considered to be the most popular style of engagement ring. If you do a quick search online you will notice that there are a number of celebrities who have them and there are a lot of these types of rings available for sale in stores and online.