Are you planning to pop the question? This is undoubtedly an exciting but nerve-wracking time. And one of the big tasks that anyone has right now is to choose the right engagement ring for their soon-to-be fiance.
If you're nervous about choosing the right ring, here are 5 people you can get help from.
1. Your Fiance. It is the tradition that the one popping the question does so with a surprise engagement ring, but this isn't actually mandatory.
When you have fine jewelry and you want to know how much it is worth it's important to choose the right jewelry assessment service. Anyone can jump out there and brand themselves as a jewelry appraiser but not everyone has the skill, knowledge, and experience that it takes to really give you an accurate assessment of just what your pieces are worth. If you've never had jewelry evaluated by an outside source it might be hard to know what to do the very first time you give it a go.
Leather and pearl pairings are a unique combination of two elements. Leather is often viewed as rugged while pearls are considered dainty. Marrying the two elements in a piece of jewelry provides subtle contrast capable of blending with many styles.
Styles
The right leather and pearl jewelry can work with almost any ensemble. From fine offerings ready to be paired with a casual-chic style to simple pieces perfect for a boho dress, there is an option for every taste.
Diamond engagement rings are more than just jewelry. Whether your ring is a princess, pear, oval, or another cut, keeping it safe is a top priority. If you're newly engaged and new to diamonds, take a look at the top times you shouldn't wear your ring.
At the Gym
Between the sweat, high-impact activity, and weight of the machines, you run the risk of losing or damaging your ring. Slippery hot hands combined with aerobics or another workout class could send your ring flying.
Years ago, almost all wedding bands were made from gold and a few from sterling silver. While gold and silver still remain popular as wedding band materials, however, they are no longer the only choices. Here are a few alternative wedding band materials that each have their own merits.
Tungsten
Tungsten, more specifically tungsten carbide, is a very strong metal that has increasingly been used to make wedding bands. It's incredibly hard (almost as hard as a diamond), so it is less likely to get scratched or scuffed than a band made from gold or silver.
