Marriage is the ultimate symbol of love and commitment between two people who promise to cherish and care for each other for the rest of their lives. It begins when the man or the woman pops the ultimate question that usually comes with a presentation of a ring. An engagement ring symbolizes one's intention to love you forever which is why even before marriage couples wear a pre-engagement ring, a promise ring or a diamond engagement ring. It is a public statement that a person has agreed to be married to another soon and build a family with him or her.
Shopping for an engagement ring for your special someone can be confusing and time-consuming. Of course, it is always easier if the couples shop together, but that is not always the case. Cost aside, there are so many things to consider such as the style and material of the ring's band and gemstone. Each ring has an embedded gemstone which can have a different cut, color and weight. A favorite among couples is the Trinity ring, a diamond engagement with three diamond stones said to represent the couple's past, present and future.
Unlike women, men usually has a wedding band that was also his engagement band. The former, on the other hand, wears an engagement ring after accepting a proposal and a separate marriage band after the wedding. Therefore, getting married will require purchasing, at least, three rings. While these are usually bought separately, many jewelry sellers offer jewelry wedding bands sets which include a mens wedding band, a ladies engagement ring and a ladies wedding ring as matched set.
During weddings, the couple makes a vow to be with each other until death to they part - a love to last forever. The strength of a marriage is associated with the strength of the toughest stone, diamond, such is why diamonds are the popular gemstone to use in marriage rings. In the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, diamond is graded perfect 10, the highest grade for mineral strength. On the practical side, diamonds are very resistant to scratches which would make it perfect for wedding rings that are used everyday.
Before buying a diamond engagement ring, set a budget range and do ample research. Diamonds, in itself, makes a ring more expensive than others because it is precious commodity with increasing value.Simple rings could be bought at a few hundred dollars, but the average price of a diamond ring is between $3,500 and $4,000. As long as you stick to your budget, you can then feel free to choose among the many styles and design to buy your girlfriend.It is what the ring symbolizes that matters and not the size, cut and cost of the stone attached to it.
In the end, remember that the focus of marriage if you as a couple, and not the material symbol of it. Set a reasonable budget and stick to it while ring shopping in stores and online. You can also inquire about jewelry wedding bands in matching set as this is often cheaper in sets.Most importantly, enjoy shopping!Remembering what the ring is for and who it is for is a great inspiration when shopping for that engagement ring.
Popping that question and presenting a diamond engagement ring is a big moment for any couple. After all, a diamond ring represents a long lasting love and eternity which is what marriage is all about. But contrary to this traditional belief, marriage rings need not have diamonds in them. For those with budgetary concerns, there are wedding rings made of other beautiful stones and affordable set of jewelry wedding bands as an option. The important thing is the celebration of true love between the couple, and not the material symbol of it.
-Lorraine Jacobs
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