Are you ready to show your intentions to your girlfriend? Is it to be a promise ring, an engagement ring, or a wedding band? Whatever it may be, finding the perfect ring can be exciting! There is so much more than the metal or the gems that go into a ring for that special someone in your life. And a large part of it is how well you know your girlfriend. The ring will take on greater significance when she knows you paid attention to her likes and dislikes, interests, and favourite colours. Still, there are too many choices out there that you may need a few ideas to inspire your final pick. Let’s help you with a few tips to have some information before entering a jewellery store.
Some basics to buying a perfect ring for your girlfriend
You don’t usually buy a ring unless you are serious. You may have given a few jewellery gifts in the past, but a ring is so much more.
Think of her style.
You should settle on the one that best reflects her personality and style. After all, you have seen that before and the type of jewellery she wears. Does she go for the traditional or the contemporary? Is her eye drawn to statement pieces or dainty and intricately designed jewellery? Knowing this about your girlfriend should narrow your choices. The Zoya Bloom Diamond Ring is definitely a statement piece, but the Roast Platinum Ring is more subtle. Don’t be misled by the name, as a roast doesn’t really conjure thoughts of jewellery! The ring itself is spectacular in its simplicity.
Think about her hobbies and interests.
Is she an avid traveller? A nature lover? A foodie? Her interests can guide you to rings that she’ll love. You may think what she likes in food may not be inspirational enough. But it is a glimpse of her interests. For example, she may like to cook and get her hands into making dough or chopping and would want something that doesn’t hinder her in any way. Or, she likes to putter around in the garden. Some of her interests will make a difference in the jewellery she wears. A Shomali Diamond Band in rose gold may work well with whatever she does. So will the Apex Stackable Diamond Ring or the Wavy Stackable Gold Ring. Plus, you can buy one ring at a time, with more to come.
Pay attention to the little things.
What’s your girlfriend’s favourite colour? What is her birthstone? Incorporating these details into her rings will make them even more special. And it also makes a ring more unique. For example, the Heart Blue Topaz Gemstone Ring has colour, elegance, and sentiment! And the Azura Halo Diamond Ring embodies class.
Don’t forget about her personality.
Is she playful or serious? Outgoing or introverted? Should the ring be flashy or subtle? Her personality can help you choose rings that she’ll feel comfortable wearing. The One Wing Blue Butterfly Diamond Ring will easily become her favourite piece of jewellery because of its interesting design. It has traditional diamonds and still adds a playful element to the colour or shape.
Keep your budget in mind.
When you first think of buying a special ring for your favourite person, you probably think money is no object, and you will spend whatever it takes to make her happy. Then, you look at rings, and you realize that being practical is essential. Your girlfriend may never know how much you spent on the ring; she doesn’t need to. But you don’t want to be broke, either. Some rings, like the Saumya Splendid Diamond Ring, may be spectacular but a little beyond your budget. Fortunately, it won’t be a problem because you will find equally splendid rings like the Wavy Kite Diamond Ring.
Think of the metal.
Have you seen her wear gold or platinum? Is it usually yellow gold, or have you seen her wear rose or white gold? You may even have caught her looking admiringly at a particular type of gold. If you have thought of a Vanki (inverted V) ring, like the Arc Linea Diamond Vanki Ring, but would like a similar design in rose gold, you have the Floret Tales Diamond Vanki Ring.
Think of the shape.
A skilled jewellery designer can create any shape that you see in stores. You must give some thought to a ring’s shape as it runs the gamut, from heart-shaped to more geometrically designed. Your girlfriend may like the sentiment behind a heart-shaped ring, or she would like the brilliance of a square-cut gemstone. The Blaise Gemstone Ring is a good example of a square-shaped ring.
Think of HER.
Is she sentimental enough to go for a symbol like infinity? Or does she have more of a practical bent and would look for comfort and convenience above all? If it is a symbol you want, the Gleaming Infinity Diamond Ring says it all. So does the Ruth Hug Heart Diamond Ring. What if you could find a practical ring that is also elegant? The Glistening Classic Diamond Band has the brilliance of diamonds with a comfortable, smooth band. It is a classic design for a reason.
The point is you have found your special someone and want to celebrate it with a ring. Who could blame you? Now all that’s left is for you to step into a jewellery store like CaratLane, and pick the one that suits your girlfriend to a T.
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