The Couple Sets engagement ring, symbol of love
A little background...
The engagement band is a symbol of eternal love that has been in use since Antiquity. It was a simple iron ring which was worn on the left ring finger, where there was, according to the legends the existence of a vein that connected this finger directly to the heart.
In the Middle Ages, silver and bronze gradually replaced the iron ring.
But it was only in the 15th century that diamonds and precious stones appeared in increasingly elaborate settings. At the time, diamonds were more reserved for the nobles and was a guarantee of the harmony of the couple after marriage.
Which Ring?
The engagement ring is much more than a piece of jewelry. It is a symbol of love.
It can be difficult for a newbie to choose an engagement ring. How do you choose between a diamond or a colored stone? Choose a non-paved, paved or a white, pink, or yellow gold ring?
It is also at this point to think about the future wedding band, and pick a ring to match it.
What size and what kind of stone?
The diamond is the symbol of purity and eternality. It is usually the most chosen gemstone for an engagement ring. However, it's possible to pick a colored stone such as sapphire, colored sapphire, ruby or emerald. There are no set rules aside from gauging the preferences of your prospective wife.
The selection of stone cutting will depend on your budget and taste. You can choose round oval, pear, square triangular, rectangle shuttle, or fancy sizes, such as the heart size.
What metal?
The color of the metal and the metal itself are crucial. You can pick from white gold, yellow gold platinum, or even pink. There is a third option to be attentive. It may seem logical to choose the right shade in accordance with your skin tone. However, it is important to look at the rings of your prospective wife to get a better understanding of her preferences.
What style of rings do you prefer?
There are a variety of styles for engagement rings. There are three kinds of rings. Also, a personalized creation Unique piece, made to measure, which is more unique and be more exciting than any other piece of jewelry.
Traditional Solitaire
The setting is made of an original stone. It is possibly the most pure and popular engagement ring. The traditional frame will be able to be more easily matched with your wedding ring.
The Solitaire, with a pave body or an entourage.
The setting has a central stone surrounded by stones, and an edging of stones. This allows the center stone to be highlighted and also a colored stone to be revealed.
The Trilogy or You & Me
The setting of the Trilogy is made up of three identical-sized diamonds (Yesterday Today Tomorrow) while the "Toi and Moi" setting consists of two stones. The stones could have the same shape and color, but they can also be completely different.
Personalized creation - unique piece
Unique piece - Personalized creation has the advantage of creating an original and unique piece of jewelry. The piece will be customized to your love's preferences, morphology and tastes from the sketch to the gemstones. This choice has the primary advantage of being able to adapt to your budget.
What is your budget?
When we select a piece of jewelry, it is important to have to ask ourselves this question. The price of jewelry is largely based on the central stone. The price is based on the center stone, but also the metal and type of frame.
Tradition generally provides for an average budget of one and two months' salary. There are no rules or statistics, except to select the ring that is appropriate to your budget and the expectations of your future bride-to-be.