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well first of all figure out your budget and shop around. make sure you are getting what you paid for. as far as cuts, thats more of a personal preference, they are all beautiful, but some people dont like princess cut, or round. it depends on what she likes, get a magazine, totally non-wedding related that has some jewelry in it and casually ask what she thinks, that way you get a better idea of what her taste is. Good Luck!!

You need to be very well educated before you start looking, and it won’t take too long to learn w/ all the stuff on the net. Color, Clarity, and Cut are very important. Maybe print out a chart to bring with you. There are “designer” diamonds, The LEO, Hearts on Fire, these are, in my opinion, very overpriced. You are just paying for the name of the diamond. Buying online is actually a good thing! But it has to be from a good place, like BlueNile.com. Make sure you get a certificate, wherever you buy. So least expensive is online, and most expensive is in malls. Try diamond outlet stores. Good luck!

Research the “Four C’s” (Cut, Clarity, Color, and Carat)

Don’t worry about prices; you buy what you can afford.

Shop at a reputible jeweler’s, not a Zales or Kay’s.

Find out what your gf wants. If you’re serious enough to ask her to marry you, chances are she’s already dropping “hints” about what appeals to her. If this fails, enlist the help of a trusted sister or girl friend of your gf’s…girls can talk to each other.

Don’t worry about sizes but find out what is important to your girl. My husband picked my diamond over the larger ones in his price range because it sparkled more, it looked better. Most people guess my 3/4 carat ring is over a carat.

When you shop for a ring, you should be shopping for the diamond separately from the setting (the ring itself). If she wants a solitare, you’ll look for one diamond to be placed in a band. Other than that, the smaller diamonds around the ring are usually already set and you pick the center stone.

Best of luck!

I would suggest first reading up on the 4 c’s–cut, color, clarity and carat. These things all go into the valuation of a diamond. Do this by reading up on line and familiarizing yourself with the jargon.

Then, set a budget for yourself. Traditionally, it was 2 month’s worth of salary but that doesn’t apply anymore–it’s really what you can afford.

I would also try to gauge what your gf’s preferences are. Go shopping with her and casually ask her questions. Does she prefer princess cut, round cut, emerald cut, etc…? A solitair? An antique setting? Platinum, white gold or yellow gold? Also pay attention to the jewelry she DOES wear because this will clue you in on her tastes.

Visit jewelers or diamond exchanges/districts (if you live in a big city) and talk to them. Only work with a jeweler if you feel comfortable with him because then you’ll be able to ask him anything. The jeweler will be key in helping not only stay within your budget but also finding a setting and a diamond.

It sounds like a lot to do, but in the long run it’s worth it. You want to be able to give your gf a ring that is not only a symbol of your love for her, but also something of quality.

It all depends on what you are looking for.
Notice the type of jewelry your gf wears.
Is it gold or silver, if it’s mostly silver, she may prefer white gold or platnum.
Is she petite or does she have small hands?
Carat size depends on the girl as well. A .50 carat diamond will look a lot bigger on a smaller hand.
As for cut well that is preference of course. Fancy cuts like marquise or oval tend to be less expensive than round brillants. Once again look at the jewelry she wears, does she have any other rings with stones? Are they round or other cuts?
When going to the store look for a ring in the F - L color category. Some M stones will work too, but sometimes they can be too yellow and look dirty.
As for clarity, anywhere from VVS 1 to S1 is fine. Flawless is of course best, but really you pay so much more for something no one is going to notice.

As for price ranges,
well the diamonds I’m suggesting, about .75 say anywhere for 3500 to 5,000. Somewheere in that range.
If you go for a smaller stone like .50 you are looking at 2,250 to 4,000

A few tips:
When you go to the jeweler be sure to have a look at the stone under a loupe. Ask the jeweler to show you what the inclusions are.
Always look at the diamond under the light of a lamp. The lights in jewelery stores pump white and blue colors into the stone to make them look whiter.
Ask about flouresence. People tend to shy away from it but a J stone with strong flouresence will look as good as a D color stone for half the price.

I got mine here:

There’s a “build your own ring” section under engagement rings. Congratulations in advance!

Go to bluenile.com. You will get alot of information on rings, pricing etc. There are other websites that are good too. Do a search: Diamond Engagement Rings and some good ones will come up. They should have free shipping and 30 day money back guarantee. Get alot of information on diamonds. Stay away from the mall, like Zales. They are overpriced and you don’t get alot for your money. If you don’t want to buy from the internet, then try a discount jewelry store in your town that specializes in engagement rings. Ask questions and recommendations from people that have gotten engaged recently also.

here it says everything you need to know, if you need to know more call them.

Go to and get a free education. Do not hand your fiancee the ring when you propose. Propose and then tell her how much you can spend and pick out the ring and the setting together. Women hate it when the man picks out the ring without them.