Engagement/Wedding Ring Questions ?
Q.Please bear with my ignorance, I am completely in the dark here. Can some tell me or point me in a good direction with regard to (the traditional ideas): what, if any is the difference between an engagement ring and wedding ring do you discuss/shop for rings with your future spouse or just go & buy it is there a general order of events that are considered traditional?
A.I think everyone has pretty much covered everything except I'd like to add something. You can pick it out yourself or pick it out together, but you are the only one that will know how SHE would want it. Would she want to be surprised like the old-fashioned way, or would she rather choose the ring herself? If you have a good idea of her tastes (which you should), then surprise her. That is probably most women's dream -- a surprise proposal. The engagement ring is usually a diamond ring, but it doesn't have to be. The ring can also be gold or platinum or white gold. If she wears mostly silver, you might want to consider platinum or white gold. Some people don't even do engagement rings. The wedding ring is usually a gold band, but it can be anything you like. The wedding band is not picked out until later (unless you purchase a set, which I don't recommend) I don't recommend it because you don't get a good quality diamond with them. You can get better with a solitaire. Got to a jewelry store that will help you. They should tell you about the 4 charateristics of a diamond: color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. These all factor into the price and what the diamond looks like and how it catches the light. After you are married, the woman wears the engagement ring and wedding band together (on her left ring finger). My fiancee bought my ring without my knowledge and I totally appreciated it because I like surprises and love his taste. Take those two things into consideration for starters. Would she like the surprise? Do you guys usually agree on styles? There are many different shapes/sizes (etc.) of rings so think about it. Another thing that I find important is that you know your girlfriend is as ready as you are for this committment (ie. have you discussed marriage already).
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