How to Shop for a Gold Engagement Ring in 6 Steps

If you’re planning to propose soon, you may be trying to decide whether or not it’s time to buy a gold engagement ring. Gold is a popular choice for engagement rings for women because of its durability and long-lasting beauty. If you want to buy a gold engagement ring, make sure that you follow these six steps when shopping for one.

#1: SET THE BUDGET

Engagement rings for women can cost anywhere from $100 to over $10,000, it's depending on the ring design and style you choose. Some people prefer gold bands, while others choose a ring with diamonds or other precious stones. So, it’s important to set a budget before you begin shopping for your ring because it’s easy to get carried away with the details when you are in love. You may also want to consider setting aside an additional amount of money for insurance or future repairs.

#2: DO NOT ENGAGE WITH TREND

Don’t let the latest trend in engagement rings influence your choice. As the trends in engagement rings for women change frequently. If you purchase a trendy ring now, it might not fit with your future fiancée’s style later on. Instead of looking for the most stylish ring available today, choose one that will work for years to come and that your partner will love as much as she loves you.

If you want to make sure that you choose an engagement ring style that looks great on you, stick with a classic design.

#3: UNDERSTAND THE DIAMOND BASICS

When you’re planning for buying an engagement ring, you have to decide which stone will be the centerpiece. You can choose from many different types of stones, including diamond, sapphire, and ruby. When selecting a centerpiece stone, you should always consider the color of your dress. If you are wearing white, then you may want to choose a different colored stone than if you were wearing other color. 

If you want to get the best value on your ring purchase, be sure to understand the four C’s (Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat) will help you make an educated decision on a diamond. Let’s look closer at the 4Cs.

CUT: it refers to how well the diamond is cut for every shape; A diamond’s shape must be cut so that it will possess the “ideal proportions.” The cut grades are Ideal, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor, the ideal grade for cutting a diamond is Excellent.

Color: The color of a diamond is an important factor when choosing a stone. The most popular diamond colors are clear, brown, yellow and pink. As diamond’s color is graded (by GIA) on a scale of D to Z. however, the color of a diamond can be altered through treatment or cutting. To determine the natural color of your stone, you’ll need to examine it under bright light and look for signs of tinting or impurities.

Clarity: A diamond’s clarity refers to the number of inclusions or flaws inside a diamond. A clear diamond has fewer flaws than a diamond with a high clarity grade. In order to determine the clarity of a stone, you’ll need to use a loupe. This is a magnifying glass that allows you to closely examine the diamond for flaws. If you can’t see any flaws, the clarity is very high. The higher the clarity, the more expensive and valuable your diamond will be, or you can have your jeweler examine it for you.

CARAT: it's a scale that determines the quality of a diamond. It’s not the same as a karat, which measures the purity of gold. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams or 200 milligrams (mg). The most important factor in determining the CARAT of a diamond stone is how it looks when it sparkles under light. Also, you can check the carat weight on a certificate.