So your about to ask the most important question of your life.  You’re nervous and want the moment to be perfect.  I mean, how many times are you going to be asked “where did you propose”, “how did you propose” etc.  And gentlemen, while for you this may be the most important detail trust me it is not for your bride-to-be.  The question she is going to be asked is “what type of ring”, “how big”, “how many carats” etc.  And this is not an area that you want to disappoint.  This is the chance for your special lady to be in the spotlight and you want it to be special!  And gents, the answer to this question is a diamond ring.  Ladies love diamonds!

So how do you know what diamond ring to buy?  Will any old diamond do? The smart groom does his research before buying the ring! Often (and close your ears here ladies), men will only buy diamonds once in their lifetime and trust me guys it is not a decision that you want to get wrong.  Size, sparkle, size and more size are critical and I suggest that budget may not be the biggest issue here as long as it doesn’t send you broke. Your lady love will be wearing this ring for the rest of her life and will often come up in conversation so it is a great way to get brownie points time and time again.  Today, there are more styles and cuts to choose from than ever before. It’s no longer enough to be educated about the four Cs of diamonds – cut, color, clarity and carats. Now there are all types of diamond cuts and settings to choose from.

The most popular style is still the round brilliant. It’s one of the earliest cuts ever developed and now relies on precise mathematical equations to create a stone with fire and brilliance that the earliest gem cutters could only have dreamed of.

Another tip here guys, brides, want something completely unique. There are many traditional cuts to choose from. A pear-shaped is just that – wider at one end than the other like a teardrop. Or she can choose an oval, emerald or heart-shaped diamond. There are other cuts with unique faceting, such as the square princess-cut diamond. Some cuts are patented, like the elongated Ashoka diamond or the Asprey & Garrard Eternal cut diamond. Other branded and patented cuts include  an Elara, a square-cut diamond with rounded corners; an Asscher, a square diamond with rounded facets that gives an unusual complexity to the diamond; and a couples diamond.  A couples diamond is faceted to reveal either a circle of hearts or arrows inside. It’s a truly unusual diamond that requires precise cutting for the image to appear properly.

The ring that you buy can also be embellished to achieve that unique look.  One way to enhance a ring is with embellishments such as baguettes or trillions. A baguette is a small emerald-shaped diamond that can be placed on either side of the main stones and a trillion is a triangle-shaped diamond that also is a good enhancement to the center stone.

Whichever diamond you end up choosing you can be sure you are on your way to wooing your woman’s heart and giving yourself the best chance of getting a “yes” when you pop the question.  This site is dedicated to helping all the grooms out there in their quest.