There’s a lot to know when you begin shopping for your engagement ring. Some prefer to do some preliminary research to help them understand what to expect during this process. Take these 5 tips into consideration to help you along the way.
1. If you don’t know what she wants, phone a friend
Nobody Tells You About Buying An Engagement Ring. There’s nothing wrong with not knowing where to begin with her ring design. The good news is that normally someone close to her has some insider knowledge, and that person is your best resource! At Lauren B, plenty of our clients come in to do some preliminary research on designs and bring a friend or family member in tow. There are so many small ways to customize a ring that it’s important to find out as much as possible about her ideal ring design before picking something out. There are plenty of clients who come back to have their center stones reset within the first 1-2 years of the engagement because it was not to their liking. You will save money if you know what she wants!
2. Each diamond cut offers ways to keep the price per carat down
To the naked untrained eye, 2 diamonds of the exact shape and size can look exactly alike- but can vary in price by $10,000 and up. It’s important to discuss the many little tricks the diamond you like best can offer when working with a budget. For example, any stone with brilliance masks inclusions making it better for the budget to invest elsewhere. Also, specific diamond shapes can look bigger helping you get more bang for your buck. Check out our diamond quality comparisons from our online video gallery here. You can sort by shape and price range as well!
3. It’s just as important to get your ring insured as it is to get your ring
Life happens and you should be covered for every unexpected turn. Your engagement ring is an investment and if it’s not insured, that means you will have to pay out of pocket to replace it should you need to. Also- always know *exactly* where you’re covered. It’s possible to only be covered in your own home which means that if you lose your ring outside, you still aren’t covered even though you have insurance. We recommend working with Jeweler’s Mutual for engagement ring insurance.
4. Custom designing a ring isn’t more expensive than buying one out of a showcase
At least not at Lauren B it isn’t! There is no additional design or consultation fee associated with custom building your engagement ring. Every setting is priced consistently and we offer an extensive inventory of competitively priced diamonds, sapphires, moissanites and morganites for you to select from. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
5. Design the ring first, then plan the proposal
At Lauren B, we accommodate plenty of varying last minute deadlines. We can tell you for certain that the engagement ring process will be much less stressful if you’re not racing a clock (or a plane!) If you do have a tight deadline, consider the fact that there could be shipping delays. For this reason, always make sure you get your ring safely at least one week before any major plans.
Contact Lauren B today to begin discussing your engagement ring design. We look forward to hearing from you soon!