With several years of experience helping men and ladies do just that,
I figured it might be a good place to start with some tips.
I'll start with the women since this is a strongly female driven industry.
It's good for guys to read too, IF you want a 'yes, I will marry you' ,
tears of joy rolling down her cheeks reaction, or simply help knock
some practicality into her with gentle reminders when you are choosing a ring together.
A. FIND OUT WHAT KIND OF ENGAGEMENT RING LOOKS GOOD ON YOU.
Ok there's a few layers to this one.
LAYER 1.
what type of engagement ring looks good on you TO YOU ...
LAYER 2.
what type of engagement ring looks on you TO (SOMEONE ELSE)
like your fiance, your mom, your sisters, your friends... list goes on.
Who are you trying to impress?
I'd say it's key who you take engagement ring shopping with.
Don't forget its YOU who will be wearing the ring for a long long time on your hand.
So I'd suggest it's the YOU in about 10 to 20 years (assuming marriage takes you to that
far happily ever after or far unending road full of challenges place) that you should
IMPRESS.
ok in today's times 10 to 20 yrs sound more daunting a commitment than ever,
who wants think about that when you have a dream wedding on the way to plan?
so how about 3/ 5 yrs... will the ring date.. and look so... year 2007? :)
So YEs today's tip is:
- BE OPEN MINDED TO SUGGESTIONS AND
- TRY ON AS MANY ENGAGEMENT RING/ RING DESIGNS as possible.
trying on means looking in the mirror with the ring on.
preferable in a full length mirror so you have an idea of scale on your hand,
and understand that the bling is actually there. If you have a small mirror
and only see your hand in it, the understanding is different (everything looks
a tad smaller/ bigger )
trying on also means moving your hand about to see how it sits,
if you wish to wear it everyday, unfortunately the ring will roll
about and spin on your finger (no matter how snug it fits).
if the ring doesnt fit you, then try to put it on a finger that it fits.
see if it is in PROPORTION to your hand, ARE YOU COMFORTABLE
wearing the ring.
CLOSE your hands creating a fist and see if the ring cuts into your hand
and does it feel good. So you may think an engagement ring design with
diamonds going all the way around the finger and all around the centre
diamond looks great. But is it practical for everyday wear.
Lets start with this much today. Tune in tomorrow for more
How to choose an engagement ring (Part 2) where i'll start to touch on DESIGN!
