We answer your questions on how to choose the perfect engagement ring and how much to spend.

Many people are familiar with a guideline set forth by the jewelry and diamond industry to estimate your engagement ring budget based upon the sum of two month’s salary as the rule of thumb.  This arbitrary amount might work for some, but it doesn’t really address real life circumstances, and isn’t very helpful in the long run.

There are romantic and practical considerations to make before you buy an engagement ring. The ring represents the love you share and the promise of your lifelong commitment to one another.  It is both an emotional and financial investment, so let’s take a look at the big picture:

You Speak the Language of Love – Next Learn the Language of Bridal Jewelry

Understanding the language of diamonds and of bridal jewelry will put you more at ease in making your selection. Buying a diamond is one of the most important decisions a couple will make. Choosing the size and shape along with the style of the mounting are important personal choices. Understanding the characteristics that influence the brilliance, beauty and value of diamonds can make your buying experience more enjoyable and more fulfilling. Learn all you can about diamonds (or other gemstones if preferred) and engagement ring settings in terms of quality and size.

Become Familiar with the 4 C’s:

1. Cut
2. Clarity
3. Color
4. Carat

Discover Martin Flyer’s 5 Classifications of Bridal:

1. Solitaire
2. Three Stone           
3. Channel            
4. Shared Prong           
5. Micro Pave

By deciding the order of importance of the diamond’s cut, clarity, color and carat you can weigh your options, prioritize these qualities in order of importance to you, and adjust your budget to fit accordingly. After you learn the 4-Cs, you can apply them to Martin Flyer’s 5 Classifications of Bridal to ensure the perfect diamond or gem fits into the perfect engagement ring. You would be remiss if you didn’t next learn about FlyerFit® by Martin Flyer. The unique, trademarked FlyerFit technology completely eliminates “the dreaded gap” between the two rings that is often a problem in other brands.

The smart decision today is buying your engagement ring and wedding band together – this way you eliminate the worry about needing to do it further on down the road and you will ensure that your bridal set is a perfect match. It is inevitable that she is going to want a matching band to her engagement ring. The smart way is to do it right the first time by purchasing them both at the same time.  It matters to women that their engagement ring fits perfectly together with their wedding band which is why most who know about FlyerFit, make it their number one choice of bridal engagement ring and matching wedding band.

Take Stock of Your Finances

You want the experience of getting engaged to be the joyful occasion that it should be, so discuss your budget before you pop-the-question.  Consider wedding details and costs, the honeymoon, your living arrangement, outstanding debts, household expenses and take honest stock of your current financial situation and future plans.  Find out what your payment options will be so that if you don’t have the savings you need to buy the kind of engagement ring you want, you may be able to finance payments.

When it comes to budgeting for the engagement ring, one school of thought tells you to put as much money as you feel you can afford into the diamond and not worry about the engagement ring setting.  We don’t believe this to be the smartest decision.   It is the engagement ring setting that houses your diamond for a lifetime. You need to be sure it is safe and secure. If you cut corners regarding the engagement ring setting you could jeopardize the safety of your diamond by buying an inferior product. FlyerFit rings are handmade to ensure the ring will be with you for the rest of your life.

The best advice is to lead with your heart and not lose your head. Follow our recommendations and you can be confident in choosing the best engagement ring that will meet or exceed all of your greatest expectations.