The Best Engagement Rings

A Guide To Purchasing The Best Engagement Rings

Admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:34:00 +0000

If you have never purchased an engagement ring before, you will very quickly find out that there is a whole lot more to it than picking out something that is shiny and pretty. It is actually fairly complicated, and there are a lot of questions you need to ask and a lot of things you need to consider before making your purchase. The most important factor, of course, is what is going to make the bride-to-be happy. Many women have some very precise ideas regarding what their engagement rings should be like, so before buying a ring it is absolutely essential to ask your fiancee about her preferences. You see, the truth is that the best engagement rings are the ones that make your ladies the happiest. But many couples enter the process of purchasing an engagement ring without any preconceived notions. In fact, many recently-engaged couples have little to no knowledge of what to look for in an engagement ring at all. That is where this guide comes in.

The following are five questions to ask when you are getting ready to purchase an engagement ring....

#1) What Is Your Budget?

Many couples can be tempted to go overboard financially when purchasing an engagement ring. That is why it is best to decide upfront what your budget is for purchasing a ring and to stick to that budget no matter what.

#2) Do You Want Something Old Or Something New?

There are a lot of choices besides just the classic diamond solitaire engagement ring. Many antique engagement rings are absolutely spectacular and can serve as a link to the past. At the other end of the spectrum, there are many cutting edge modern engagement rings that are unlike anything that has ever been produced before. So the truth is that there are lots of choices out there and lots of opportunities to pick something that will suit your particular style.

#3) What Kind Of Stone Do You Want?

An engagement ring does not have to have a diamond on it. In fact, a growing number of couples are opting for other exotic stones rather than diamonds for their engagement rings. For example, blue sapphire engagement rings are becoming very popular. So don't be afraid to incorporate other gemstones into your engagement ring, and don't be afraid if you want to leave diamonds out of your ring altogether.

#4) Do You Know Your 4 C's - Cut, Clarity, Carat, and Color?

When looking at an engagement ring, you are going to want to ask about all four of these categories. The cut of the diamond is more of a style choice, but the last three categories can have a huge impact on the value of the diamond you are choosing. The truth is that two diamonds can look remarkably similar and yet have vastly different values.

If you are not familiar with the various grades used to judge the quality of a diamond, then we recommend that you get the following excellent guide by Nancy N. Schiffer: Before You Buy an Engagement Ring: With a 4-Step Guide for Making the Right Choice (Schiffer Book).

For much more on the 4 C's, please see another article that we did on this topic: "How To Buy A Diamond".

#5) What Metal Do You Want The Band To Be Made Out Of?

Most of the focus when purchasing an engagement ring is on the gemstones. But the band is another very important consideration. The three most common choices are gold, platinum and white gold, although many couples go another direction in order to save some money.

The truth is that picking out an engagement ring can be an exhilarating experience, but you can also get burned if you do not know what you are doing. It is important to get educated and to do your homework.

For young couples that are working on a tight budget, sometimes you can still get a great ring and save money at the same time by shopping places like Ebay, Craigslist and Amazon. When you do shop online, be sure to research the seller you are considering purchasing from to make sure that they are reputable.

Having purchased an engagement ring online myself, I can honestly say that it does work and you can get a lot more ring for your money than by shopping at the jewelry retailer down at the mall.

But wherever you buy your engagement ring, always be careful and always do your research. If you protect yourself and if you are willing to put in the hard work to find just the right ring, you will have a better chance of ending up with something that you both will love for decades to come.

Atlantis Fine Jewels

Admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:01:42 +0000

There is an exquisite jeweler on ebay who is selling some very unique rings, with a roman style influence. Their name is Atlantis Fine Jewels. If you are thinking about a custom designed ring with a bit of ancient etruscan influence, then do check out their jewelry. I could be mistaken, but their ebay store, says they are located out of Turkey. Their jewelry is by far the most striking and impressive I have seen yet!

(Black and White Photography Engagement by Somermonster)

DESIGNER AMETHYST BANGLE 24K HAMMERED SOLID PURE GOLD Ebay Seller Atlantisfinejewels

24K GOLD HANDMADE ANCIENT ART SOLITAIRE PERIDOT RING

BEAUTIFUL WIDE WEDDING BAND 24K PURE GOLD WITH SILVER Ebay Seller Atlantisfinejewels

24K HAMMERED SOLID PURE GOLD WEDDING BAND RING - 3mm Ebay Seller Atlantisfinejewels

24K HAMMERED SOLID PURE GOLD EMERALD DIAMONDS RING Ebay Seller Atlantisfinejewels

24K HAMMERED SOLID GOLD DIAMOND TRIA STACK WEDDING RING Ebay Seller Atlantisfinejewels

24K HAMMERED SOLID GOLD DIAMOND ETERNITY RING 1.00 ctw Ebay Seller Atlantisfinejewels

24K HAMMERED GOLD SOLITAIRE DIAMOND STACK WEDDING RING Ebay Seller Atlantisfinejewels

24K GOLD ROMAN ART HAMMERED FINE JEWELRY AMETHYST RING

24K HAMMERED SOLID PURE GOLD JADE INTAGLIO MENS RING

24K HAMMERED SOLID PURE GOLD PEARL SOLITARE RING

24K HAMMERED SOLID PURE GOLD PERIDOT DIAMOND RING

24K PURE FINE GOLD OTTOMAN COIN DIAMOND DANGLE EARRINGS Atlantis Fine Jewlery

24K SOLID GOLD CUSHION CUT TOPAZ RING WITH DIAMONDS

24K SOLID GOLD YELLOW TOURMALINE FINE JEWELRY PENDANT

24K SOLID HAMMERED PURE GOLD PEARL STUD EARRINGS

24K SOLID PURE FINE GOLD HAMMERED CITRINE DIAMOND RING

24K SOLID PURE GOLD & 925K HAMMERED SILVER PEARL RING Seller Atlantis Fine Jewels

24K SOLID PURE GOLD HANDMADE WHITE PEARL STUD EARRINGS

FACETED GREEN AMETHYST DIAMOND RING 24K GOLD SILVER

ROMAN ART 24K & 18K GOLD CITRINE DANGLE HOOK EARRINGS

SATIN FINISH 24K GOLD HANDMADE SOLITAIRE TURQUOISE

Sapphire Engagement Rings

Admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:19:07 +0000

When most people hear the word Sapphire they think Blue, but Sapphires come in almost every color except red. Red Sapphires are Rubies.
Sapphires can also come in pure white, which almost look like a diamond without the brilliance of the spectrum that a diamond has. Pink sapphires become very popular after Ben Affleck proposed to Jennifer Lopez. Padparadscha Sapphires are a fancy colored orange-pink or pinkish-orange. These sapphires are quite rare are costly and are often reproduced in labs because they are hard to find in bigger sizes.

When buying a blue sapphire the best advice is to look at the color of the stone. The most sought after and valuable sapphires are deep blue which often do not change color when the light is changes. Sapphires that are too dark or too light are of less value than a royal blue stone. Many seller will tell you the darker the blue the better, but that is not true. The royal blue sapphire is the most valuable sapphire. Sapphires are found in India, Burma, Ceylon, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Brazil and Africa, but the best Sapphires come from Ceylon. Buying a blue sapphire is a very unique and regal choice for an engagement ring, as Prince Charles proposed to Lady Diana with a sapphire when he had all the choices of diamonds in the world.

1.25ct Champagne Diamond Yellow Sapphire 14K Gold Ring Seller nrs-diamonds $230USD

1.66CT DIAMOND BLUE SAPPHIRE GOLD WEDDING RING Seller Khannajewels

1.63CT E VS1 PEAR & PINK SAPPHIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Seller Oxforddiamonco

1.75CT RADIANT DIAMOND SAPPHIRE 3 STONE ENGAGEMENT RING Seller century21jewelry

3.25ctw Diamond & 14k Gold & Yellow Sapphire Ring Seller skexports_diamondjewels

6.64 CT CUSHION YELLOW SAPPHIRE DIAMOND 18K GOLD RING Seller Lorrimichelle

18KT Gold, Diamond and Mandarin Garnet Ring Seller Julius Cohen

ART DECO 1ct CUSHION DIAMOND SAPPHIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Seller melsantiquejewelerytoo

ANTIQUE DECO 18K GOLD DIAMOND SAPPHIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Seller latvianprincess3

Antique Style Engagement Ring with Sapphires Seller jewels_of_earth

Vintage Antique Kashmir Sapphire Platinum Diamond RING Seller mainmostr

WHITE GOLD DIAMOND & YELLOW SAPPHIRE RINGEnlarge Seller debbiedeliriousdeals

1.3 Micro Pave Vintage Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Seller peterlarouche

Antique Engagement Rings

Admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:28:17 +0000

There are so many designs to pick from and some of the modern looks are often varied reproductions of the past. Most of the current engagement rings are copies of antique rings, so why not go looking at the original designs. Don't be afraid of mixing in some color, being rubies, or emeralds, there are many looks than the traditional solitaire. When you do buy a ring on line, be sure to consider the color and the grade of diamond. Look in the V's and at lowest SI1. The reason I say this is because in a jewelry store you can look through a loop, and often times a SI2's flaws can be on the edge of the table where it is hidden, thus a pretty good diamond, because you can hide the imperfections with the setting. On line you cannot inspect it in person, so go for a higher grade and the imperfectionswill not be visible by the eye, and you can still get that great bargain online. Another great tip.... For all those purchases across border lines, IE, shipping from the United states into Canada, remember the border customs tax......... Ouch! We paid an extra 1000 dollars just for customs. We were silly, and should have sent it to our US address. Customs is not returnable even if you send back the ring. Just another tip!

Vintage 1920 .77ct European Cut Diamond Ring Ebay Seller Petersuchjewelers1137

WHAT A wow wow wow RING!

ROUND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING ART DECO ANTIQUE 2.45CTW Ebay Seller designs_by_knr

ROUND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING ANTIQUE ART DECO 1.82CTW Ebay Seller designs_by_knr

Rose 5.02 Cushion Cut White Sapphire Ring Petersuchjewelers1137

Estate rare oval White Sapphire 18k W.G. Ring Ebay Seller Petersuchjewelers1137

Estate Platinum Periwinkle Blue Cushion Sapphire Ring Ebay Seller Petersuchjewelers1137

Estate Platinum 1.54ct G,VS2 Princess Cut Ring Ebay Seller Petersuchjewelers1137

ESTATE ART DECO 1.25ct OLD DIAMOND RUBY ENGAGEMENT RING Ebay Seller melonypino

Estate 1940 Retro Fine Diamond & Ruby Ring Ebay Seller Petersuchjewelers1137

Lots of Color! What a beauty!

Estate 1920’s Rare Blue Zircon Platinum Ring Ebay Seller PetersuchJewelers1137

WOW WOW WOW is all I can say! This is outstanding!

Estate 1910 Art Deco Platinum Large Diamond Ring Ebay Seller Petersuchjewelers1137

Estate 18k White Gold Recarlo Columbian Emerald Ring Ebay Seller Petersuchjewelers1137

I love this ring! The stones are just the right size!

Estate 18k Simon G Diamond Ring Ebay Seller Petersuchjewelers1137

Estate 14k 4.75ct Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Ebay Seller Petersuchyjewelers1137

Estate .87ct F, SI1 Radiant Cut 18k W.G. Ring Ebay Seller Petersuchjewelers1137
Very very antique pretty!

Designer !!! 0.45ct 3 Stone Solitaire Ring Ebay Seller sk_jewels
WOW! Very Nice!

Christies 52ct Rectangular Cut Diamond Ring

Ok.............Way to big men!

ART DECO 1ct CUSHION DIAMOND SAPPHIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Ebay Seller melsantiquejewelrytoo

ART DECO .56ct MINE DIAMOND RUBY SOLITAIRE RING 1920 Ebay Seller melonypino

Van Craeynest Engagement Ring

Admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:26:25 +0000

When you choose a Van Craeynest ring, you are choosing a rare antique style. They are a breath of new air, being the most different rings amongst designers all going in the same direction. Intead of overpowering center stones, they focus more on delicate and intricate design. Van Craeynest adds a lot of interest in their unique designs and intricate carvings, while still remaining practical to wear. You will have people grabbing your woman's hand and begging you to tell the story of the ring. Van Craeynest rings are inspired by the Victorian and Art Deco period designs. (Photo Credit -"The Engagement by Ashley Danielle)

Eternity Rings Ritani

Admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:56:42 +0000

Opening their doors in 99, Ritani has struck popularity, winning their customers over with their craftsmanship and high quality considerations. Ritani uses the finest grade platinum and 18k gold in their jewelry. Ritani designs and hand crafts their jewelry in the United States than abroad. They combine combines the most current, high-tech technology in their design and manufacturing processes, but also combine the traditional -old world setting, hand finishing and fine craftsmanship.

Asscher Diamond Ring

Admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:24:45 +0000

Developed by Joseph Asscher, the Asscher cut was inspired by the table cuts of the Renaissance. It became the forerunner of the standard emerald cut, except the Asscher cut has more light and fire than an emerald cut. In 1902, Asscher Diamond Co. patented a rectilinear diamond cut. The Asscher diamond features a small table, with a high crown, and broad facets. The Royal Asscher Diamond the official branded name for the Asscher cut diamond. It was also the company that distributed in the United States. The short supply leaves a premium price for this special cut. It is recommended when buying a Asscher diamond that the color be at least a H color and a VS2 clarity.

David-Morris

Daniel K

Denatale

Ebay Seller FANCY BRIDAL SETS

Mark Broumand

Steve Quick Jeweler

Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring

Admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:28:14 +0000

Charles, Prince of Wales gave a sapphire, than a diamond. It is only in America that the diamond is so over popularized. Their engagement was announced in the gardens of Buckingham Palace on February 24th, 1981, and Diana showed off her white gold engagement ring, which was dominated by an oval sapphire embraced by fourteen diamonds. (Model Photo Credit In Sapphire by Psychosomaticc)

In Diana’s own words,.............“He said, ‘Will you marry me?’ and I laughed. I remember thinking, ‘This is a joke,’ and I said, ‘Yeah, okay,’ and laughed. He was deadly serious. He said, ‘You do realize that one day you will be queen.’ And a voice said to me inside, ‘You won’t be queen, but you’ll have a tough role.’ So I said, ‘Yes.’ I said, ‘I love you so much, I love you so much.’ He said, ‘Whatever love means.’”

TraxNYC Seller - Ebay

Bernice Design Ebay

Sapphire Sanpo Jewelry

Bernice Design Ebay

GD Diamond Stores Ebay

Boodles

Bernice Design Ebay

The Little Old Jewellery Shop Ebay

Fay Cullen’s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:18:01 +0000

With over 25 years in the business, Fay Cullen is a prestigious Antique Jewelry Company with exceptional taste with a customers that have especially regal demands. Fay Cullen is one of the biggest antique and estate jewelry companies out there. They comb the market searching for only the best vintage antique styles that are hard to find. For more information on Fay Cullen, find their website at www.faycullen.com If you are after presenting your bride with a one of a kind ring with a ornate rich look, try the antique styles of the past.

Pave Ring Doron Isaak

Admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:53:03 +0000

With his start at age 24 he was already working for a luxury retailer on the prestigious Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. He happened to meet a brilliant young woman who happened to work for Forbes Publishing. His story continues has he had the boldness to leave his position and venture out on his own with a manufacturing arm in Antwerp. He designed stunning necklaces, rings and bracelets from his inventory of high-end jewels. In 1991 He launched Doron Isaak "Couture Gems" collection. Today he is known for more than the extravagant gems, but his stunning diamond jewelry.

Ps: He married the young successful Forbes Publishing gal he originally ran into from the beginning. In fact, they work the business as a team.

Michael B Engagement Rings

Admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:06:42 +0000

Michael B, is a celebrity jewelry designer of glamorous jewelry styles in platinum and diamonds. Since the early 1990's Michael B has focussed on Platinum and is best known for his uniquely designed bridal jewelry, wedding bands, engagement rings and anniversary rings adorned in meticulous lace and pave diamond settings. He also differs from most pave rings, as his signature design "Micro Pave" designs. Micro Pave is a loose definition for the precise setting of very small diamonds approx(.003 )using a microscope to set these diamonds.

Cable Ring David Yurman

Admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:31:46 +0000

David Yurman Inc. is a privately held high-end American designer jewelry company founded by David Yurman. It is headquartered in New York City. He is known for his cable jewelry. There are David Yurman boutiques worldwide, primarily in the United States. The David Yurman flagship store on Madison Avenue. Their first international store was opened in Hong Kong's International Finance Center, with the brand's Asia headquarters nearby.

Elizabeth Gage

Admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:14:34 +0000

Elizabeth Gage has created some of the world’s most inspiring and distinctive jewels. Handmade in England to the highest specification her pieces are timeless and unique. With a bit more of an edge to her look, you will have people constantly grabbing your womans hand........and then of course looking at you~ We love this designer!

Elizabeth Locke

Admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:54:34 +0000

Elizabeth Locke tirelessly travels the world in pursuit of the uncommon elements that make up her designs: coins from classical Greece and Rome or from forgotten empires; richly colored Venetian glass intaglios made from 17th-century molds; antique carnelian and sardonyx seals; luminous South Sea pearls; cabochon stones of vibrant hues; minutely intricate 19th-century micromosaics from Italy; and 18th-century gambling counters carved in mother-of-pearl. Each piece is individually designed by Elizabeth Locke and completely handmade in 19k gold. Why we love her jewlery is because she pulls together elements of historical styles that a person could only find in an antique. She brings together these looks and makes them available to the modern woman.