If you are serious about your relationship and you have finally decided to propose then the perfect way of proposing your lady is by presenting her diamond engagement ring. Because there is a saying that diamonds are girl’s best friend. You can find variety of diamond engagement rings and if you are getting confuse in selecting then here are few tips for buying the best engagement ring for your love. After all engagement rings is the most precious jewellery and is a symbol of your true love and commitment.

Before purchasing a diamond ring you must have the knowledge of 4Cs which includes colour, carat, cut and clarity. All the four factors are important but the cut of the diamond is the most important factor. The cut of the diamond determines the brilliance, sparkle and shape of the ring. You can find many shapes such as round, heart, oval, pear, emerald, princess and marquise. You should select the shape according to the personality of your lady love.

Another important thing which you must consider is colour. Colourless diamond or white is the most precious colour. The size and weight of diamond is measured in carat. The average size of a ring is in between half a carat to one carat. You can check your diamond with the magnifying glass and you can see the small inclusions.

If you are budget oriented person then you can buy the substitutes of diamond like topaz, quartz, zircon and white sapphire. They are nearly colourless and are natural minerals. There are some synthetic substitutes also like cubic zirconia and moissanite.

You can buy your rings from a reputed jewellery store but the best way to buy an affordable ring is online jewellery stores. There are many advantages of purchasing your ring from online stores. By visiting online stores you can save your money and time. You can view all the different types of rings and can also compare the prices of different rings. You can also design your own ring according to your budget and requirement.

These are few tips of selecting the best ring for your love. But the most important thing which you must consider is the choice of your special lady. Hence if you are planning to give her a surprise then subdue your plans and allow her to select the ring.

You can know about her taste and preferences by noticing the type of jewellery she wears daily or by asking her friends or relatives. Always remember that you must choose the ring according to the taste of your love and not your own. Because it is quite possible that she does not like your choice. Last but not the least is to know the size of her finger.

By keeping these few things in mind you can buy an affordable and perfect diamond engagement ring for your special lady.