Crucial Considerations When Buying An Engagement Ring For Your Girl

The time has come to tie yourself down to one person. You’ve thought about it for a while, and it just makes sense. You get along with her really well, you’ve been living together for some time, and it’s clear she’s devoted to you. 

As such, it’s time to go engagement ring shopping. 

Now, this isn’t going to be like going sneaker shopping or buying some new threads. It’s a careful process that you need to get right. You don’t want to make a fool of yourself when it’s time to pop the question. Many factors should be considered, but these are the most crucial:

The ring style

Start by thinking about the ring style. Now, this might sound stereotypical, but as a man, you probably don’t know a lot about ring styles. After all, when have you ever bought a ring like this? A good rule of thumb is to ignore any suggestions that a sales rep tries to make if you go into a jewelry store. They act like they know everything, but have they ever met your girl?

Instead, look at your girlfriend’s current ring collection. Is there a specific style she seems to always buy? More than that, has she ever dropped hints about engagement rings she’d like? Pay attention, maybe try to coax her into giving opinions, and you’ll soon know what style to choose. 

The gemstone

Next, you need to consider the gemstone for this ring. Traditionally, you’re going to opt for a diamond. If this is the case, you need to know a couple of things. To begin, you must understand what to look for when buying a diamond. 

However, more importantly, you should consider the sustainability and ethical nature of the diamond. The last thing you want is to buy your girlfriend a blood diamond! Instead, look for sites like Brilliant Earth that sell ethical diamonds to the public, meaning you can get a ring without worrying about the conflicts it has supported. 

Alternatively, you could consider other gemstones for the engagement ring. In my opinion, this only makes sense if your girl has specifically requested or hinted at this. Perhaps she’s always gone on about how gorgeous emeralds are compared to diamonds. In this case, you know what the better option is!

The ring size

Finally, you have to be aware of the ring size when making your purchase. Unlike when you buy sneakers or clothes, the size matters. Yes, you can get it re-sized, but it makes for an awkward proposal if the ring won’t fit on her finger. It kind of sours a special moment, so do your best to sneakily find out what her ring size is. 

Again, you can root around her jewelry collection to look at the different rings and see what size she is. If you want to be really sneaky, take a ring and bring it with you to the jewelry store, and they can size your engagement ring to match. 

Now, you’re all set for the big moment. It’s going to go swimmingly, and your girlfriend will be amazed at the ring you picked out for her.