HOW DO I BUY MY GIRLFRIEND AN ENGAGEMENT RING?

When you are in the market to buy a diamond ring, it is important to do your research! There are informational sites available to educate you, like www.americangemsociety.org and www.gia.edu. I recommend starting with these sites because they are strictly educational, and no one is trying to sell you anything. Take what you learn from these resources, and then start your research. Shopping local is always the best step, and thanks to Google, you can find local jewelers, and read reviews from their past customers. The shopping experience should be a huge factor in your decision-making! Always trust your instincts. 

Before you shop, you want to know about the 4 Cs of diamonds. You should have a general understanding of cut, clarity, color, carat weight, and the ring setting you are in the market to buy. Everyone’s situation is different, and we see it all. Some shoppers choose to bring a close, trusted friend with them, others a parent, while some prefer to trust their instincts.  

Things you should know before you shop include the shape of the stone and the color of the metal she prefers. It can be very overwhelming, but often your girlfriend is dropping hints! Listen to her, use your detective skills, and pay attention to what she is looking at on Pinterest while you’re watching your favorite sporting event.


What about her finger size?

There is no science to this. The best way to get a finger size is to have a professional jeweler measure her finger. But here are a few things to consider: 

• Over the years, we have had many guys trace a circle on paper that outlines a ring she wears. For this approach to work, be sure you select and trace a ring she wears on her ring finger.
• It's important to note that shoe size does not correlate to her finger size. Trust us, we have had people come in with a shoe size more than once! 
• You could ask her! The chances are that she already knows what size her ring finger is.
• If you are looking for a more visual approach, a customer recently put a ring belonging to his girlfriend on his pinky. He then drew a line on his pinky and came into the store. We slid the ring on his finger to the line, and the size was close to our stock size, so we went with it, and it worked.  See for yourself below!