What are some things I should know about buying an engagement right?
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The 4 things that are the most important when choosing a diamond are the "4 C's"\n\nThe 4Cs are comprised of Carat, Clarity, Color and Cut. \n\nCARAT      \nDiamonds and other gemstones are measured in carat weight. One carat equals 1/5th of a gram. You might hear the term "points" in reference to diamond weight. There are 100 points in a carat. For example, a "75 point" diamond weighs .75 of a carat. \n\nCLARITY\n      \nDiamond clarity is graded according to the GIA Clarity Grading Scale. The clarity of a diamond refers to how clean or included the diamond is when viewed under 10x magnification. Most diamonds contain some inclusions, formed during their crystallization process. Inclusions refer to small crystalline fractures or irregular crystal growth in the diamond material, most of which are microscopic in nature and cannot be seen with the naked eye. \n\nCOLOR\n     \nDiamond color is graded according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Color Grading Scale. As most educated diamond shoppers are aware, the more colorless a diamond is, the whiter it will appear. When diamonds are graded for color, it is preferable to do so against a white background so that no color is absorbed by the diamond from its surroundings. \n\nCUT\n     \nThe cut of the diamond is the most important and perhaps the most misunderstood and controversial of the 4Cs. Diamond dealers refer to cut as "make," and it is the only feature of a diamond that can be controlled by man. \n\nRemember that shopping for an engagement ring for your future wife is one of the most important purchases you will ever make (since this is the last ring she'll ever wear...other than her wedding ring of course!).  Be an informed shopper and choose wisely.
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It depends... is he everything you wanted, or everything you needed.\n\nWhen I first started dating my husband, he wasn't exactly what I thought I wanted.  But as we got to know each other I found he was what I needed to be both happy and a better person and truly a "gift from God".\n\nIf you're engaged or contemplating getting engaged, you need to go into it as a forever thing and not looking at it as something you can easily get out of it it isn't exactly what you thought it would be.
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please its just a ring, i would much rather have a happy marriage, than a bad marriage and a big ring, get whatever you can afford and do it.....\nps whats the point of being engaged if u do not want to be married?
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When you become engaged you have said "yes, i will marry you."  The engagement should last only so long as it takes to plan the wedding.  \n\nI don't understand engagements longer than a year really - but then I think one should live with a person before deciding to marry them (so you truly know what you are signing up for).  \n\nBest wishes my dear, for a long and happy life together!
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If you want to spend a little more time on this one you can gather up your photos, write up your story of how you met and got engaged and then publish it into a beautiful hardbound book. iMemoryBook will do this for you. Even though us guys act tough on the outside, when we get a thoughtful gift we melt inside.
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just the engagement ring
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Probably 6 to 12 months after becoming engaged.
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Jewelry,if she likes pets may a pet like a dog or cat or something. Or if you or her think its the time you should get a engagement ring. Good Luck.
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If you love each other it doesn't matter the price of the ring.What's important is the way you make the proposal.Just think about a romantic place and a romantic way of giving her the ring.About the size... don't worry.Look at her fingers and you'll know the size.Good luck!
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You can surely go to bluenile.com and check out the price of that specific ring if you want to have it made but you may also check into other jewelry stores.  The thing is that there are many variables when buying a diamond and you are talking about 5 diamonds mounted together, therefore you need to consider lots of variation in price and quality.  The best thing is to shop around, know what you can get with the price you want to pay, of course, it will be easier if you know someone in the field!  Hope that you will find what you want!
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Maybe you could set your budget at $500, but not necessarily have to spend that amount. It should be the thought & sentiment that is put into buying the ring, not the value money wise. You can spend $30 on a ring, and it can mean more to her than spending $500 on one that you don't really like.\n\nGo for something that you know she will like, but also something that you will like to look at....... that's how my fiance chose my engagement ring (I know you're not going for an engagement ring, but just to give you advice)
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Don't go by anybody else's formula about how much you should spend--especially the jewelry industry and their bogus 2-month's-salary story.  Decide how much you're comfortable spending, considering what else you could do with the money by saving it for your future together.  Then find a ring that matches your budget.  Don't let salesmen talk you into spending more; you're the one who knows your budget.\n\nIf you're worried that your fiancee won't be sufficiently impressed with the ring you choose, you could explain that you saved money on the ring by putting aside some money for a down payment on the house you'll buy together (or something else she feels is important).\n\nAnother cost saving strategy is to buy a ring with lots of small diamonds rather than one big one.  Diamonds cost MUCH less that way, and it still looks nice because you have lots of sparkly diamonds!
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It's all about tradition.  Not only is the man traditionally the one who initiates the engagement, but men don't usually wear engagement rings, so unless he wants to wear a ring (and you don't), you won't have the traditional "token" to offer him when you ask for his hand.  Just some things to think about!\n\nIf you are more progressive and want to propose, Congratulations... have  at it.  Marriage is a wonderful thing and I hope that it all works out for you.
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ohh thats a tough one. on one hand, you want to make sure you get the ring of your dreams, on the other, you don't want to be like HERE LOOK I WANT THIS! lol.. if i were you, i would talk about it with his sister or mother, or a mutual girlfriend.. who can casuuuually bring it up to him. if this is not an option, i would, again, casuuuually be looking at rings somewhere (in the mall, on TV, online) and nonchalontly be like, omg i looove this one! it's like, the perfect ring! hopefully, if he's the man for you, he'll get the hint :) but of course, you'll love him even if he throws a brass knuckle on your finger, right? :)
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Go shopping together just to "check out" rings and watch for a reaction to see which style they like.  Then figure your budget and when your ready pick a ring based on what she liked.  This worked for my husband.  I saw 4-5 rings that I really liked and he went back and purchased one similar to one of my favorites.\nGood Luck
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and engagement ring is JUST THAT. A ring signifying engagement. Abridal set is the engagement ring WITH the wedding ring...they kinda connect or go together
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First of all the price of the jewelry really doesn't matter.  Some guys throw around expensive jewelry just because they can without it really meaning a thing.  Accept what he said for face value.  He likes you and he wanted to show you that by getting you something nice but he isn't ready to take this relationship to the next stage.  A commitment ring is a big step and shouldn't be given or accepted without a great deal of thought and serious consideration to what a commitment is.  Right now he is being honest with you and tell you he isn't ready for that step but that he likes you and that there could be that commitment in the futre.