The Perfect Engagement Ring

Shop For The Perfect Engagement Ring With These Essential Tips

An engagement ring is one of the most important pieces of jewellery that a woman will ever wear. The ring you choose for her will be symbolic of the love you feel for her and the commitment which you want to make to her, and every time she looks at the ring it will remind your beloved of this.

But that is not the only consideration. Once she has agreed to be your wife, she is likely to wear the ring every day and will probably continue to wear it even after you are married. Therefore, it must be of good quality so that it will be able to meet the demands of everyday life without too much wear and tear.


You may decide to propose without a ring and shop for engagement rings together. Alternatively, you may take somebody who knows her well, such as a best friend or a sister, with you so that you can get a second opinion on your choice. But if you do decide to choose the engagement ring yourself, here are some important factors to think about.

What Is Her Ring Size?

One of the biggest challenges may be secretly finding out her ring size. If she already wears a ring on an occasional basis, try discreetly getting hold of this and taking it to a jeweller for sizing. Family members may also be able to help you.

If you truly cannot find out her size, err on the side of caution and opt for a larger ring rather than a smaller one. It is simpler for a jeweller to reduce the size of the ring than make a band bigger. Alternatively, ask what the retailer’s policy is in regards to exchanging engagement rings for a different size. Do not fear as jewellers face this problem regularly and so will not be fazed by it.

What Is Her Current Lifestyle?

Rose gold engagement ring Auckland

Rose gold engagement ring Auckland

Another factor which is frequently overlooked is what the woman’s lifestyle is like. For example, if she works in a profession where she is handling delicate fabrics then she will not want a large stone with a pointed cut which might cause snags.

The durability of the metal may be worth thinking about as well. Platinum is expensive but ultimately more durable than some metals such as white gold. Therefore, you may decide that platinum is worth the investment if her job means that she uses her hands a lot.

What Is Her Style?

Now that you have thought about the practicalities, you need to consider what her likes and dislikes are. This might be easy if she has ever given hints about what sort of styles of ring she likes. For example, she may have shown great admiration for a friend’s 3-stone diamond ring. However, there is no guarantee that the subject of rings and jewellery has ever come up in your relationship. It may arouse suspicion if you suddenly bring up the topic.

If you are not sure about which style of engagement ring would appeal to your girlfriend, pay very close attention to the sort of jewellery that she wears already. Predominantly you need to think about whether she wears items with a yellow or silver hue. If silver toned jewellery is more to her taste, look at white gold or platinum engagement rings. If she almost always wears yellow gold, stick to regular or rose gold jewellery.

Finally, you need to decide on a gem stone. If she has ever said that she does not like diamonds, look at other durable stones such as sapphire or rubies. However, the majority of women love diamonds so it is normally a safe choice. Also since diamonds are usually not coloured, they will go with any colour clothing she wears. There is a whole load of information about diamonds such as the colour, size and the cut or shape. A jeweller like Orsini in Auckland can give you more information on diamond cuts and what may suit your fiancee.

An engagement ring is a very precious piece of jewellery. If you get it right, she will have a ring which she loves almost as much as the person who gave it to her.