How to Choose the Perfect Engagement Ring

Buying an engagement ring is the first step in many decisions. On the one hand, so much joy, excitement, and love is wrapped into each of these decisions. Conversely, we constantly hear from people how the weight of these decisions can sometimes be overwhelming.

We want to start by saying people should not worry about making the “wrong” choices when choosing an engagement ring. Thousands of articles and advice columns try to focus on making something that should be one of the most positive experiences for you and your fiancee into something negative. Instead, we want to focus on a few parameters and factors to help you choose the right ring for you and your partner. 

Making Sure You Pick The Right, Size, Metal & Stone

While we did say at the top that we don’t approve of the concept of “wrong” choices when it comes to ring purchases, that is mostly in relation to how people market engagement rings—in truth, ensuring that the materials in the engagement ring work for your partner, both in terms of preference and sometimes functionality, is essential.

Many people do not know their own ring sizes or their partner’s. Moreover, your partner might prefer the metal (silver, platinum, gold, or something else) and the layout, shape, and size of the stone(s). One of the significant challenges of engagement ring purchasing is that, traditionally, you should do it secretly, which means you will need to figure out how to get all this information. In terms of size, one option is to find a ring your partner already wears (making sure that it is a ring they wear on the appropriate finger) and bring it to a jeweler. 

Should You Keep Your Engagement Ring a Secret?

Tradition dictates that the person looking to propose should buy the ring secretly so that they can keep their proposal a secret. But every couple is unique, and part of life is figuring out which traditions work for you and which don’t. Some partners will actually go ring shopping together, which can help alleviate any of the stress about choosing the “wrong” ring.

If you want to follow the tradition of keeping the proposal a secret, you still have options. You could potentially ring shopping together and then hold on to the ring until you are ready to propose, or perhaps you could browse a store or ask your partner for some parameters for their perfect engagement ring. You can always work through a third party by talking with your partner’s close friend or family member.

Purchase Engagement Rings in Boston, MA

Here at Bostonian Jewelers, we provide beautiful jewelry options to our clients. If you have questions about engagement rings or need help with engraving, resizing, or getting the perfect ring for your partner, please give us a call or visit our store in Boston, MA.