You may ask yourself, how to find your partner's dream ring without their knowing? Easy! Ask your partner's BFFs, check your partner's Socials Saved posts (Pinterest and Instagram are the ones to go for). But our favorite one is looking for inspiration on your partner's jewelry stash because here is where you will find the actual size of your engagement ring. These are not the only ways of finding your partner's dream ring, you may also want to add your style because, at the end of the day, your partner will be holding a gift preciously selected by you. Once you have an idea save your screenshots for Step 5.
At this step you will decide between the metal preference and style. Once you have narrowed down your partner's aesthetic style, choosing your setting style will be much easier. The most common setting styles are the following:
Deciding on the perfect metal look will enhance its feeling. If you are looking for a delicate and romantic touch you might want to prefer Rose Gold. If you are looking for a traditional look, Yellow Gold is your option to go for. And if you are looking for a more modern aesthetic style, you may want to choose from White Gold or Platinum. On a side note, you may also combine the metals to have a unique engagement ring style.
It is important to understand the basics of diamond buying (known as the 4C's). The components of Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat weight give the diamond its unique beauty and durable structure. Here is a quick description of the diamond 4C's:
Gemstones: If you are not in the market for a diamond, you may want to look into colored stones such as sapphires that come in many colors.
This is the time to let go of how much an engagement ring should cost, meaning forget the three months’ worth of your salary "rule of thumb". Typically, a ring’s cost comprises Center Stone, Setting, and Accent stones (if any). Our advice is to invest in your engagement ring within your means. Meaning, do not go into debt.
Out of all the steps, this is the most important one. Here you will be partnering with a designer and manufacturer that will transfer your ideas into a single physical symbol of your love. It is most reassuring when you know they will be able to execute your vision. Our recommendation is to not only read their reviews and testimonials but also visit their jewelry design house as here you will find information such as Insuring your ring and resizing it (which is totally normal).
These are our 5 simple Engagement ring shopping steps. This experience sounds overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We recommend leaving this once-in-a-lifetime ride to a reputable Jewelry Design and Manufacture House for the technicalities of making your masterpiece. See, you are now ready to propose. Remember, we are here to assist you at any step of finding your perfect engagement ring.
For more information, contact us today at (212) 575-5267 or visit our private Jewelry Design and Manufacture House at 62 West 45th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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M&V Vanguard's private showroom in NYC is one of those exceptional places. Our experts are more than willing to guide our customers throughout their purchase and offer them our personal assistance as well as additional information on our diamond jewelry.
The following 5 reasons explain what makes purchasing exclusive jewelry in a private showroom such a memorable experience:
Contact us today at: (212) 575-5267 to learn more about how we can help your jewelry business grow, or visit us at: 62 West 45th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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Every person shopping for the perfect jewelry or priceless engagement ring must dive in at the Diamond District but, there are some things to be aware of. There is a saying that goes: “If you don’t know jewelry, know the jeweler” - W. Buffet. Researching how to distinguish quality in diamonds, metals, and other precious stones is very important, but sometimes one needs the feedback and knowledge of a professional jeweler. In this case, walking by 47th Street you will meet a lot of them and they will be happy to offer you what is available at the moment for a ready-to-go order. If that is what you are looking for, let them guide you. But here is the best recommendation when shopping for jewelry in NYC.
There are around 2,600 businesses in the Jewelry industry and some of them are manufacturers providing jewelry collections for the most elegant brands, as well as unique and truly one-of-a-kind pieces to individuals like you. The recommendation is this one, go and make your own jewelry at the capital of Jewelry Shopping in the World, right here in NYC. Bring your sketches, screenshots, or references of how your jewelry piece should look like, and one of our designers will make your concept into reality, all by the guidance and design of your ideas.
If you're in the market for fine jewelry, contact an expert like M&V Vanguard at (212) 575-5267 and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have. You may also visit our private showroom by appointment only.