How to Buy Diamond Engagement Rings

There is much to consider when purchasing a diamond - especially diamond engagement rings! The tradition of presenting a woman with a diamond

engagement ring when proposing began in 1477 when Archduke Maximilian presented a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy - and

in most cases, the woman you plan to propose to will expect a ring to accompany that proposal!

First, determine how much ring you canafford. Most people use the ‘two months salary' rule. This means that the ring should

cost the equivalent of two months of your current salary. Because you have other bills to pay, saving up this amount of money may

take quite a bit of time. You should consider financing. Simply go to the jeweler of your choice and tell them that you plan to buy an

engagement ring, and that financing will be necessary. Go ahead and get the credit check out of the way, find out what your

payments will be, and how much of a down payment is required.

Now, have your mother, sister, or your girlfriends best friend take your girlfriend shopping, and make sure that they gaze at

the engagement rings to get an idea of what she might like. Make sure that the jewelry store you buy the ring from will allow you to

return the ring, if that is required, or allow your girlfriend to exchange it for another if

she isn't happy with it