How to buy an engagement ring

So you found “The One”. Now what?

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You are head over heels for this one. Now it’s time to make it official. Where do you even start? Trudy Gems can help!

STEP 1: Ring Size

First and most importantly, you want to make sure you know the ring size. A lady wants to show her ring off right away, so having the perfect fit keeps the ring secure on her finger.

It can be tricky to keep your proposal a surprise when you do not know her ring size. Reach out to her friends and ask if they might know. If your proposal is not a surprise, contact us for a complimentary ring sizer.

STEP 2: The Gem Type

Diamonds aren’t the only girl's best friend nowadays and diamonds can limit your budget. You may want to consider color gemstones for value and a lot of fun design options. Whichever gem you pick, make sure it provides some sort of meaning or uniqueness to you and your counterpart.

STEP 3: The Main Gem Shape

The shape brings the engagement ring design together.

The most iconic shapes to pick from are round, cushion, marquise, princess, oval, emerald, pear, radiant, and Asscher. Let's break 'em down!

Round Cut

• Most popular shape

• Loved due to its ability to sparkle brighter than any other shape.

Princess

• Square shape with sharp angles

• Most popular of all fancy shaped diamonds

• Perfect for those who appreciate symmetry, clean lines, and modern designs.

Cushion

• Also called Pillow cut

• Square or rectangular shape with rounded corners

• Cross between round and princess

• Has a romantic appeal

Emerald

• The parallel facets highlight the gem’s color and clarity.

• Best way to describe emerald is elongated large table design that creates a hall-of-mirrors effect

• This one is quite rare in regards to diamonds. Only 3% of all diamonds are emerald cut.

Oval

• Has an elongated silhouette, making the gem appear larger.

• Brilliant facet pattern means the shape sparkles like the round and princess cut.

• Appeals to vintage design fans

Marquise

• Boat shaped

• Maximizes carat weight and creates the illusion of a bigger gem.

• Can be set long (north-south) or on the side (east-west).

Pear

• Elongated teardrop

• Has a narrow pointed top and perfectly rounded bottom

• Known for high sparkle and its ability to lengthen and flatter the finger.

Radiant

• Rectangular shape with cropped corners

• Complete brilliant cut facet pattern

• Also available in more rectangular shape

Asscher

• Octagon shape with cropped corners and mesmerizing angles

• Blend of princess and emerald cut

• Most well known for it’s X-shaped facets that can be seen from above

• Referred to as antique or vintage

• Can mask certain inclusions and lower color grade.

If you are completely unsure, contact Therese to help you every step of the way on your ring journey and make your dream ring a reality.