Since
the day Archduke Maximilian presented a diamond engagement ring to Mary of
Burgundy, a tradition was started. Since that time men have been giving diamonds
to women with the promise of marriage since 1477. Today’s man must take into
consideration a great many factors when selecting the right ring for an
engagement ring.
The first thing that must be done is determining the budget. There is a two
months salary method that many people use to determine the cost of the
engagement ring. The rule simply means that the engagement ring should cost the
same as two months of your salary. With all the other bills you probably have,
it can take you some time to save up for an engagement ring.
There
is always the option to finance your engagement ring. You should go to the
jeweler where you wish to purchase the ring and tell them of your plan. Ask them
if you can have the option to finance the engagement ring. They can usually give
you a good idea of how much your payments will be and how much money they will
require you to put down on the ring. This will help you decide if you are able
to afford the ring at that time.
A good way to find out what kind of ring your beloved would want is to have your
family or some mutual friends take her out on a day of shopping. Make sure that
they stop and check out the engagement rings in the store and take note of what
kind of ring she likes. This will allow you to go back and get the exact ring
she wants for her engagement ring. You should always ask about returns or
exchanges in the event she does not like the ring that you purchase.