Engagement ring shopping can be a really fun experience. There are so many things to consider in the process and this is what makes it really fun. You start to think about (or at least try to envision) what are the most important things in the engagement ring for them. Through this process you’re picturing your special someone looking at their stunning new symbol of your love and affection with joy and happiness. So, how does one get started on this path of choosing an engagement ring? One of the most common things is to bring your beloved engagement ring shopping with you. Let’s take some time to dive into why (or why not) to do this with (or without) them.
The Pro’s of Bringing Them Shopping With You
Let’s face it, we all really love the idea of bringing them shopping just so we know that we can ensure that they get exactly what they are looking for. Who does not love the peace of mind of knowing that you are going to get it right when you present the ring to them? It really takes a lot of the worry away from making the choice and not getting it perfect. We have had many customers simply relax in the chair and sip on their coffee while their partner takes charge of the appointment making sure they get exactly what they want. After all, you were the one who brought them here so why shouldn’t you just sit back and relax and take full credit for making this scenario? This is where the Modern Diamond Brokers experience allows this to come to life, our private office and by appointment approach ensures you have privacy while your partner ensures she chooses the ring of their dreams while you sip on a nice coffee and marvel at how much detail they had in mind for the perfect ring. Another nice feature is that you get to talk about what is important in a ring together while you go through the process. You will come across questions that you haven’t completely considered, and when you talk them through together you truly find out what is most important for you both. This really simplifies the process and allows you to understand exactly what are the most important things in your beautiful new ring. Also, don’t underestimate the importance of your own voice in this process. I know, some folks really don’t have strong opinions on what they will have in their partner’s ring. After all, it isn’t about you, it’s about them. Maybe you haven’t spent a lot of time thinking about diamond rings since this is the first time you’re doing this. Be that as it may, your partner may want you to have an opinion and they want it considered. After all, this ring is coming from you and symbolizes your love and affection. You will need to have some level of opinion. Alternatively, you may have strong feelings on certain aspects of the ring and want to ensure that they are aware of that too. All of these reasons give some insight into why you may want to have your partner with you when you’re shopping for an engagement ring.
The Pro’s of Choosing a Ring Alone
This one can sometimes be seen as more difficult, but it can also be a more exciting and engaging process. You get to evaluate all the different styles and begin to refine choices. It becomes a very personal expression and while the task may be quite difficult (for some) you really get to have a sense of satisfaction in the ring you choose. It adds a more intimate layer when you’re giving the ring and the effort it takes can be quite immense but rewarding when the process is completed. When going down this route you are going to need to take your time as you will need to consider options as you go through it. When your significant other has a pinterest board with all of her favourite rings on there that will be very helpful. When you meet with us we can go through that together and identify what are the things that are most important in the ring. Sometimes you are given a list of things from them (or a trusted friend) and this can really simplify things for you. For the sake of the article, let’s assume that you don’t have any list or guide to help you. It is just going to be you coming up with this. Here are some things to consider that will help you in this journey. What colour of metals does she wear now? Look through photos and see if there are themes in the colour of metals that are worn. When we have a metal that is most common you can safely assume that would be a good choice for the engagement ring. In terms of diamond and setting type, I think we need to consider their personality more. What is their sense of style? When at a gathering with friends how do you picture them? What are they doing? These questions can be really helpful to determine what styles or shapes would be best for them and their beautiful new ring. Some of these questions might seem really intimidating at first, but as you settle in during the consultation you would be surprised at how much you know. Trust your intuition as you go through the process, your initial reactions are usually the best ones more often than not. Based on reading this your initial reaction should help you decide if you want to do it alone or not. If you read this section and are feeling overwhelmed, you might want to consider doing the first part of shopping with them. On the other hand, if you read this part and are feeling up to the challenge then you know which path you will prefer to take when choosing an engagement ring.
Which Path To Take?
We hope the above considerations have helped give you some thought into how you want your engagement ring shopping experience to be. There are advantages with either approach, and we think it’s important to consider what approach you are going to take before you begin the process. Some couples really have a wonderful time designing the ring together. They find the process so satisfactory knowing that they created a symbol of their love together. Others prefer to go it alone so that the ring they give truly is a symbol of their love for them. The first place to start when considering an engagement ring will be what version of the process they will prefer. You probably have had some conversations along the way before you got to this point, that will likely shape which path to start. When do you choose a path forward, think about what you want in the ring as well. It is good to have an opinion and knowing what is important to you in the process will make it easier as well. When looking at rings together, we always recommend letting us know what you want to be discussed (or not discussed) during the process. This allows the consultation to go smoothly and we will know where your boundaries are in advance. Thank you for taking the time to read this, we hope it has helped you. If you feel ready to book a consultation with us, just click right here to be directed to our contact us page.