You’ve looked around. She’s given you hints. Have you settled on a budget? Will it need to cover the engagement and wedding rings? If you are looking for a semi-mount with diamonds on the side, does a matching wedding ring exist or will one need to be custom made?

Most grooms don’t consider the wedding ring during the engagement ring purchase and although it’s rare to buy both rings at the same time, you will want to think ahead for the sake of being able to afford the wedding ring later.

If the budget is smaller than the look that you are hoping to realize, reflect on her priorities. Would she choose to sacrifice a larger center to have diamonds on the side or to maximize the center and possibly upgrade the set at a later date? A solitaire engagement ring, although not as popular, will afford her limitless design options for the wedding ring.

We can help with other alternatives to give you the look you want that fits your budget, or to design the ring of her dreams that you can't find.

And, how will her lifestyle affect your decision? more