What is the right ring for her
choosing an engagement ring for the one
By Celeste Pui Li Lim
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n a marketplace where more and more importance is being
placed on engagements and weddings, engagement ring
designs have reached an entirely new level, arguably more
diverse than the stars in the sky. More and more men, who
want their proposals to be a surprise to their future brides,
are lamenting the overtly wide choices jewelers have to offer.
What would make the perfect engagement ring for the
perfect bride? Platinum, white or yellow gold? Diamonds or
precious stones? Classic round or emerald cut? Pronged or
beveled setting? Solitaire or accents? Just a couple of these
questions are enough to make men scratch themselves bald.
Therefore, many future grooms have chosen to have a temporary ring made for the proposal, then return to the jeweler’s
with his bride to select a preferred design. But if you want to
save the hassle of going back, and believe you have a good
idea of what she would like, why not consider our recommendations below for a push in the right direction?
1. The Classic and Timeless
Understandably, some women see engagement rings as
eternal vows. After accepting your ring, they would wear it
for the rest of their lives. Congratulations, if you’ve found one
of these, she’s a keeper. These women have an air of class
about them, they are sentimental and gravitate towards the
everlasting.
Engagement rings that fall into this category naturally have a
timeless feel. You’d never go wrong with the solitaire design
and a classic pronged setting.
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Try to avoid colorful stones - round cut diamonds would
be your safest bet. If you know she’d love something with
a little more bling, go for the eternity rings.
Signs suited for this category: Cancer, Virgo, Libra,
Aquarius, Pisces
2. The Intricate and Elaborate
It’s not every day you find your true love and decide to
propose, right? Well, unless you’re Emma Watson, women
don’t get proposals pouring in from all sides every day
either. Therefore, some do believe that if a man was going to
propose, it makes a whole lot of sense to splurge! After all,
these things appreciate in value, don’t they? If you love her
enough to invest in her, surely investing in an engagement
ring makes sense as well?
Sources: www.one57.com