Engagement is the day of which every girl has dreamed for several years and it is one of the most special days of her life. Engagement day holds an equal importance in men’s life as well and they are also very excited to start a new relationship with their beloved on this special day. Engagement rings are very special for both girls and boys as everybody fantasizes about their engagement ring and want it to be exceptional and beautiful. Engagement ring is a token of love, commitment and an eternal relationship given on engagement day. And everyone likes to show off their love in a unique way and so the ring of engagement should also be unique and perfect.

Choosing an engagement day’s ring can turn out to be very tedious and stressful. This special ring is a reminder of the grand day of your life and will be flaunted by your love all her life so it has to be perfect and wonderful. There is a huge collection of beautiful and enchanting rings to choose from and you will find many lovely rings that you will not want to miss out. But you may encounter questions like; what to buy? Which metal would she like? Should I go for a diamond ring? What is my budget and many others but following some simple tips may make your buying process easy and simple.

Set a budget before deciding on any other thing about your ring. When you have a certain limit for your purchase then it will be easy to decide about other things. But don’t skimp on your budget as this special and memorable day comes once in a lifetime, moreover the ring will be flaunted by your partner for the rest of her life so it should be beautiful and gorgeous. Selecting the metal for your ring is another important decision to make. Always select the metal which falls in your budget. You must also know about the choice of your sweet heart, if you don’t know and don’t want to spoil the surprise by asking her about her choice then you should observe what she wears mostly. If she wears gold then she definitely likes gold jewelery and would prefer gold engagement ring.

Choosing the design of the engagement rings is not as simple as you thought. You have to select from a diverse range of designs; from modern to traditional, gaudy or sober, simple or intricate. You also have to select the stones for the ring. So, you have to have an idea about your beloved’s choice. If you don’t have any ideas then ask her friends or relatives about her choice. It is always wise to take a friend of hers with you or take your friend to the shop instead of going alone as two minds are always better than one. You can get the suggestion of your buddy to make your decision. If you can take your fiancee along it will be excellent as she will be able to get the special day’s ring of her own choice.

Always go to a quality jeweler who has a good reputation to buy the engagement rings and don’t think of getting the ring on the last moment because it won’t be sensible to go to a shop and walk out with an ordinary ring. You have to plan in advance and make a survey before making such an expensive purchase.

Without a doubt, a diamond engagement ring is considered part and parcel of the whole proposal package these days. Most women would perhaps feel a little cheated if instead of a gold engagement ring, their beloved were to drop to bended knee, declare their undying love and then proffer a cheaper alternative as a token to seal the deal, no matter the sentiment behind it. This reaction is not about greed but about wanting a fitting physical representation of the shared bond, as the ring declares the relationship to the world.

However, the custom itself does not have a particularly long heritage. While it may appear as if the tradition dates back centuries, it really only began to emerge as a common practice towards the beginning half of the 1900s. Despite the first known example of an engagement diamond ring dating back to 1447, when Austrian Archduke Maximilian commissioned one for his soon-to-be wife, Mary of Burgundy, the ritual as a mass phenomena developed as a result of two rather differing yet inter-related events.

Late in the 19th century, large diamond mines were discovered in South Africa which resulted in the prices of these precious gemstones coming right down. This sparked an initial burst of enthusiasm but it was short-lived as the American Depression loomed. These glittering items were an extravagance that people just did not see as essential. Then in the 1930s, with the help of public relations firm N.W.Ayer, the De Beers diamond company launched a massive advertising campaign, enrolling the assistance of Hollywood actresses in wearing diamond engagement bands and getting fashionistas to promote the trend. Their most famous catch-line “A Diamond is Forever” in 1947 especially caught the public´s imagination and by 1965, 80 percent of American women had their very own diamond engagement ring.

This all happened simultaneously with another, more profound social event. Up until the 1930s, under the “Breach of Promise to Marry” act, if a woman were ditched by her fiance then she could sue for the perceived damage to her reputation, amounting to a financial payout. This began to be phased out by the courts and so a replacement was needed to otherwise indicate fiscal commitment on the groom´s part. To be considered marriage material at that time, it was imperative the woman still be a virgin. However, as many would then lose this during the engagement period, they still wanted some economic assurance from the man that the offer was not just an elaborate attempt to get them into bed. The expense of the ring was also an indication that the groom would be able to afford to provide for his wife once they were wed.

Fortunately, nowadays, the ring is seen more as a romantic gesture and a sign of emotional commitment, as women have gained independence. There are a whole gamut of styles and designs available to couples today, from the timeless classics to contemporary engagement rings. Although shapes such as the pear and marquise engagement rings are gaining in popularity, still by far the biggest seller is the diamond round engagement ring. The preferred metal choice is consistently platinum but yellow gold and white gold engagement rings nevertheless retain a fair percentage of the overall market.

If you decide for a classic and traditional look on an engagement ring you can opt for a diamond with a gold band. But to add a little twist to it, you can choose a white gold diamond engagement ring.

White gold is actually the result of an alloy that is added with a white metal. This metal may be palladium or nickel and this gives it the white and slight yellow tinge to it.

Like gold, white gold is also measured in carats. The best carat for making a white gold diamond engagement ring is 18 carat white gold which is combined with palladium, meanwhile a 14 carat white gold will not have the enough strength to hold precious stones thus; it can be used for other types of jewelry like for plain bracelets, rings or pendants.

To achieve a radiant color for a white gold diamond engagement ring, the band is covered with a hard metal, rhodium. This coat will eventually thin in years of use. But this can easily be solved by having the band of the white gold diamond engagement ring re-plated at any local jewelry store.

The price of this engagement ring depends on the purity and carat weight both of the band and the diamond itself. The way the ring is constructed and designed will also determine how much the engagement ring would cost.

White gold will not easily corrode or tarnish and is rust-free but with constant use, it may appear dull overtime. To care for your white diamond engagement ring, just use a baby toothbrush, warm water and a detergent free soap. You also have to make a conscious effort to remove your ring when cleaning and using harsh chemicals.

The nicest thing about white gold is the elegance it exudes in spite of its simplicity. Its beauty and elegance is not defined by the expensive nature or the price of it but how the stones are placed, and how they jive with the diamonds, and therefore the white gold allows them to shimmer. Furthermore, the white gold sparks up the curiosity of why it is special and therefore becomes intriguing, unlike gold.

The woman who is bound to wear a white gold diamond engagement ring is a woman who is far from ordinary. The ring will surely sum up how she is and how special she is to the man who gave it and who apparently is the one who promised a lifetime of love.