Planning to buy an engagement ring for your special someone this holiday season? Here are a few tips on finding the perfect jewel without breaking the bank.
Read the Room
Do some research on your partner’s preference before you make any decisions. You can either ask them directly if you are shopping together, or investigate the type of jewelry they like and would want to wear. Keep an eye out for specific diamond cuts or band styles your partner prefers to get a feel for their perfect ring. Get your soon-to-be-fiancé’s opinion as much as possible and most importantly find out their ring size.
Set Budgets and Expectations
The ring you buy will be special no matter how much you pay and you should only spend as much as you’re comfortable with. You can plan an allocated budget with your partner, and also discuss whether you choose to purchase the ring outright or go with a financing plan. Robbins Brothers offers special financing rates to help you discover the perfect payment plan.
Get Excited!
Buying a ring may seem daunting but it can actually be an easy and simple way to show someone you’re ready to spend the rest of your life with them. Preparing for this next step can be an exciting way to psyche yourself out for the big moment and it can also teach you a lot about your partner. Whether you choose to shop with your partner or look on your own, you can use this opportunity to find out their tastes or even use it as a financial lesson on how to prepare for important purchases.
Get Informed with the 4 C’s
Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat are the 4 C’s of diamonds, the defining traits of a diamond’s appearance. Learning how to identify good examples of each of these traits is an important step in finding the right engagement ring. Please check out our guide on the 4 C’s to learn more about what to look out for. Ask to see your diamond up close before making any purchasing decisions to be sure it’s just right.
Check the Policy and Warranty
You never know what life will throw at you and while you can only hope for the best, sometimes things happen. Just in case, you should still ask about the return policy with any ring you buy. If you buy with Robbins Brothers, you have a full 30-day satisfaction guarantee in which you can return a ring for a full refund or exchange if your fiancé wants to change the style of their engagement ring.
Another important thing to look out for is a good warranty to keep your ring looking as beautiful as the day you proposed. Many warranty programs will offer an inspection service to check for any chips or cracks in the gem but Robbins Brothers goes a step further, with a lifetime diamond warranty with complimentary cleanings.
There Are No Stupid Questions, So Ask Away!
With any big purchase, you should always ask yourself the important questions but when buying a ring you should also ask a professional any and every question that comes through your head. If you have any more questions and want to ask them online, Robbins Brothers’ virtual concierge team can help you work through the process and find your perfect ring.
Trade Up Down The Line
In many relationships, an engagement ring is only the first of many rings you will buy and buying an engagement ring from a store that offers a great trade-up policy is key. Robbins Brothers’ 110% Diamond Trade-Up can mean the difference between the perfect ring now and a perfect ring a few years down the line.
If you’re looking for a more general guide on buying a diamond ring, please check out our helpful infographic here and see trending engagement ring styles for your proposal.
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