Monday, December 8, 2008

So Many Choices: Engagement Ring Styles



You have found the person of your dreams and you have decided to ask this person to marry you. Traditionally, as part of the marriage process, an engagement ring is secured and then when the moment is right the marriage proposal is made and the engagement ring is presented. It is a wonderful moment and a memory that lasts a lifetime.



However, prior to the revealing of the engagement ring it is important to select the perfect ring from a variety of engagement ring styles. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the various engagement ring styles and the selection of the appropriate style of ring for your beloved.


Various Engagement Ring Styles



They say that variety is the spice of life and when selecting an engagement ring the individual certainly has a vast variety of ring styles to choose from. In addition to the various styles that are available there are a number of choices in regards to the precious metal that will be utilized.
For example, the precious metals that are utilized today are gold, silver, platinum, titanium, etc. In addition, there are different engagement ring styles. Specifically, those styles could be modern or traditional. Also, the style could be elaborate or subdued.



The basis of the choice of engagement ring styles should be in keeping with the tastes and style to the one that you will be presenting the engagement ring to. Therefore, it is important that if the person of your dreams has an elaborate flair then the engagement ring style should match that person’s style or if they are understated then the appropriate ring should be chosen.


How to Choose the Appropriate Engagement Ring Style



There are many ways and methods that an individual can use when wanting to select the right engagement ring style for that special person. Three of those ways include observing, asking and involving.



The first way to choose the appropriate engagement ring style is by observing that special person. This can be accomplished by listening and taking note of their comments as they walk by a jewelry store. Often, subtle hints will be dropped such as that ring is beautiful or who would ever wear such a ring. Also, listen when comments are made about other people’s engagement rings.



The next method of choosing the appropriate engagement ring style is by asking those individuals who have known your love interest for a long time. Ask them what that person likes or what may have been shared with them.



Finally, when all else fails, take that special person to the jeweler’s themselves and ask them to select their own engagement ring. Although, it may not be necessarily romantic it certain speaks volumes of wanting to secure the right engagement ring style that best fits their taste.