Engagement rings is not just jewelry; The engagement ring is an important token in the marriage proposal ceremony, usually given by the man to the woman, it’s a universal symbol of commitment, anticipation, and permanent love. What are the considerations when choosing an engagement ring? Jeulia Jewelry help you to get more tips to choosing your perfect engagement ring.
How Much Should an Engagement Ring Cost?
The price range of engagement rings is very wide, ranging from a few hundred yuan to several hundred thousand yuan, mainly depending on factors such as material, brand, diamond grade, etc.
Engagement Ring Material
Natural silver white, high hardness (4.3), high density (21.45 g/cm ³), strong corrosion resistance, not easy to oxidize and turn black, suitable for complex inlay designs
Price: Platinum>Gold>Silver. For example, platinum rings usually cost over a thousand dollar, while silver rings only cost tens to hundreds dollar.
Platinum: Natural silver white, high hardness (4.3), high density (21.45 g/cm ³), strong corrosion resistance, not easy to oxidize and turn black, suitable for complex inlay designs. Platinum reserves are only 1/30 of gold.
Gold: Classic golden color, soft texture, excellent extensibility, but prone to deformation, suitable for traditional styles.
K gold is an alloy made by mixing gold with other metals (such as copper, silver, zinc, etc.) in a certain proportion, due to its rich colors (yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, etc.). According to the different gold contents, it is divided into 24K, 18K, 14K, 10K, etc.
18K Gold: Gold content of 75%, marked as AU750, commonly used in high-end jewelry
14K Gold: Gold content 58.5%, marked as AU585, higher hardness
10K gold is a gold alloy with a gold content of 41.7%, and the remaining 58.3% is composed of metals such as silver and copper.
Sterling Silver (S925 Silver): suitable for limited budgets, but also many wonderful style to choose.
Diamond Grade
Natural diamonds and laboratory grown diamonds (significant price difference).
The Real Factors That Determine Cost (The 4 C’s and Beyond).
The 4 C’s (The Core Price Drivers): Briefly explain where the majority of the money goes, emphasizing that compromising on one C can save thousands.
Carat Weight (The biggest driver of cost).
Cut (The most important for sparkle). See More: The Special Gem Cut You Need To Know
Color (Degrees of whiteness).
Clarity (Fewer imperfections).
What are the Styles of Engagement Rings？
The styles of engagement rings are rich and diverse, mainly divided into many categories, each with its unique meaning and suitable hand shape.
Main Stone Quantity in Engagement Rings
With Halo or Hide Halo: Halo Engagement Ring, Double Halo Engagement Ring, Hide Halo Engagement Ring
See More Popular Style and designs of engagement Rings: Popular Styles and Designs of Engagement Rings, to choose what your favorite engagement ring in Jeulia Jewelry.
Select Styles According to Hand Shape
When choosing an engagement ring, it is also necessary to consider the wearer’s hand shape:
Shorter hand shape: Suitable for longer shaped gemstones such as oval, olive pointed, or pear shaped, and thinner rings can also elongate the visual effect.
Larger hand shape: Suitable for exaggerated and oversized styles, medium to wide ring designs are best worn on thicker fingers.
Delicate hand shape: Pay attention to the style of the ring, and choose rings with strong design and exquisite workmanship, such as vertically inlaid horse eye shaped diamonds.
Slender hand shape: suitable for designing complex and layered styles, such as group inlaid or close inlaid styles.
How to Determine Ring Size?
There are several methods for measuring the size of a ring, and you can choose the most convenient one according to your actual situation:
Paper strip measurement method: Take a piece of paper with a width less than 2cm, wrap it around the measuring finger, pinch the intersection of the paper strip with your finger, mark the intersection, and then use a ruler to measure the length of the mark. This is the most commonly used household measurement method.
Thin line measurement method: Use a non elastic string or small piece of paper to wrap around the thickest part of the finger, being careful not to tighten too tightly. If it can slide without leaving any gaps, it is just right. Draw a mark and measure the length.
Professional measurement: The most accurate method is to go directly to a jewelry store, where they have professional ring bars for you to try on, and a vernier caliper to measure the inner diameter.
It is advisable to wear a ring that can rotate left and right without easily falling off. Too tight can affect blood circulation, while too loose can easily lead to loss.
In short, when choosing an engagement ring, one can choose based on personal preferences, hand shape, and budget. Wish you own a perfect engagement ring from your husband or wife in the future.