Considerations Before Meeting Your Engagement Ring Designer

So you’ve decided on a bespoke engagement ring, and with the help of your chosen engagement ring designer, you hope to create something beautifully unique and meaningful to both you and your partner. However, there are a number of things that couples should think about before that first meeting.

There are an overwhelming array of options out there in terms of style and influence, and while your engagement ring designer will no doubt help you with the practicalities of your choices and advise you on what looks best, it is a good idea to have a clear image of what you want. An engagement ring should fit with your personality, for instance, so you should consider whether you prefer a modern or a more antique style, something bold and showy or something more delicate and restrained.

While you may like a lot of different styles and it can be easy to be swept along, you should think practically about the fact that you will hopefully be wearing this ring for the rest of your life. There is a big difference, for instance, between admiring the boldness of a chunky emerald ring and wearing one every day for years, and if you don’t have a colourful, modern style then it would probably be better to stick with a more simple and classical look. Other practicalities include considering that a larger, more elevated diamond, may catch on your clothes more easily as opposed to a different ring that may prove to be more suitable for daily wear.

It is also vital to set yourself a budget before you meet your engagement ring designer and get carried away with the different styles. The amount of money you are willing to spend is incredibly important as it can determine the type, size and quality of stones used, as well as the overall style of the ring. Unsurprisingly, the bigger and bolder rings will set you back more than the delicate and dainty styles. If you and your partner are on a lower budget, then you should consider alternative stones such as champagne diamonds, which are just as beautiful as the traditional stones but less expensive.

Remember time is money, so it will pay greatly to have already considered what type of design, gemstone and metal you would like. Along with your chosen engagement ring designer, you can then proceed to create your truly unique and special ring.

Frederick Holm is staff writer for of the F&L Designer Guides, compiled and written to help consumers choose the best and the most unique engagement ring designer for them to start a journey that ends with the perfect ring. Offering advice, tips and suggestions on how to choose that perfect ring, F&L will accompany you on every stage of your search to find the right designer.

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