Carats and Cuts: How to Find the Perfect Engagement Ring

An engagement ring and wedding outfit represent the most important purchases of your life. You and your loved one are embarking on an exciting journey together, and you want to celebrate that journey with a ring that will be timeless, elegant, and beautiful.

For some people, this can represent a considerable expense, so you want to make sure you go about it in the right way. Everyone’s taste is different, and your partner might be very specific when it comes to their preferred ring size, shape, and metal. Don’t worry, though – while this purchase should be taken seriously, the process can be fun as well.

If you’re looking for a ring to propose with or browsing a bit as a couple before popping the question, you’ve come to the right place. Here, we’ll give you tips and ideas to think about before purchasing the perfect ring. Read through to learn about everything you should consider before you buy an engagement ring.

Choose the Style, Shape, and Setting 

The first thing we typically notice when we look at engagement rings is the ring’s style, setting, and shape of the stone (this is also called the cut). There are so many options available to us at jewelry stores, and online it can be overwhelming. There are some styles that always stay in fashion, but, like beauty trends, some engagement ring styles are more trendy. Let’s go over a few of them.

Some styles that will never go out of fashion are the classic solitaire setting, where the stone is a round cut. This is probably what you think of when you imagine an engagement ring. This style is timeless and elegant and really emphasizes the stone you chose. Art deco is another style that has vintage charm.

Trendier settings that have been popular in recent years are the Toi et Moi setting or elongated, emerald-cut diamonds. Toi et Moi rings typically feature two stones and are meant to represent your love – this is a romantic and very current setting you should consider when you look at engagement rings.

Think About Carats & Stones