Design a Ring - Engagement Rings Don't Have to Break Your Bank Anymore

 So, you'd like to create your own custom design ring...Engagement rings are important, it's certainly reasonable to want to have ultimate control. I made the mistake of going to a jeweler when I wanted to propose to my girlfriend, I thought that a jeweler would have my best interests at heart...I couldn't have been more wrong.

I've never felt more pressured to spend money in my life. Jewelers know exactly what's going through your head, and they'll guilt your wallet out of your pocket faster than you can say "Jack". So how do you get the most value out of your custom design ring? Engagement is a very serious thing, and you should certainly do your best to provide your girl with the best ring you can. Well, I'll tell you what qualities you should look for when you build your ring.

OK, so the first thing to do is decide on your budget. Decide the MAXIMUM amount you'd like to spend on a custom design ring. Engagement doesn't do anyone any good if you run out of money to support you’re soon to be wife. Got it? Seriously, you should write it down.

Now, here's the trick: Pick out your diamond first. Now, why would you do that, you ask? Because, the diamond is the most important part of the ring. Then once you pick your diamond you can pick a setting to show off the diamond you picked the best.

I feel like most people pick their settings first, then get to the diamond with an intended budget, and they pick a diamond. Great, right? But then they scroll down the list a little "Just for kicks"...and they see a similar diamond, that's a WHOLE LOT nicer and just a couple hundred more.

OK, so they decide what's a couple hundred compared to the $2k+ I'm already spending. So they go with that diamond. And maybe right below it is a diamond for only $100 more that's so much nicer than this diamond. And it goes on and on until...BAM. You've spent $500 more than you meant too!

So here's what I will recommend to you to start out with: I'd recommend staying under a single carat. This is because past one carat the price starts to go up exponentially. A 2 carat diamond is about 5 - 10 times as much as two 1 carat diamonds.

If you do want to go above 1 carat, make sure that you're not sacrificing the color or clarity of your diamond for size. If you've got a 3 carat diamond, but it's like a "J" or something, then you've just got a big yellow diamond. Not doing anyone any good. Remember, the bigger the diamond, the easier it is to see imperfections!

Beauty sapphire rings

A sapphire ring can have the blazing clarity of a deep blue sapphire ring, or the opaque mystique of a star sapphire ring. There are even rare pink sapphires that tend to be found in smooth, cabochon oval cuts. In every color, sapphires tend to be rich and elegant-looking because of their sparkle and clarity. Some people believe that sapphires encourage creative expression, while others believe these brilliant gemstones stand for wisdom and faith. There is also a belief that sapphires signify loyalty, which makes a diamond and sapphire engagement ring a particularly appropriate choice for a lifelong commitment. You can find these gems set in gold, white gold, and platinum. The blue and white colors of the gems work well with all of these metals. Sapphire and diamond ring styles have been popular for hundreds of years. The brilliant blue of a sapphire really enhances the sparkling 'white light' of a diamond, making any diamond ring that much more eye-catching. As people look for interesting alternatives to the traditional diamond solitaire, sapphire and diamond rings are increasing in popularity. The exotic pink sapphire ring comes from such far places as Myanmar, Malawi, and SriLanka. This stone has an astonishing bright-pink hue with a star-shaped set of lines in the center, similar to the blue star sapphire. Much lighter in color than rubies, these stones offer a true pink tone that is almost startling in its depth and uniqueness. The Sapphire ring is made by using a gold bar on a furnace while having a sapphire and a ring in your inventory. It requires a Crafting level of 20 and provides 40 experiences when made.