When you meet the love of your life, shopping for an engagement ring is an exciting milestone moment. However, browsing all the options can be overwhelming as you debate over metals, gems, shapes, and designs. Here are a few ways you can hone in on the ideal ring that your bride-to-be will instantly cherish. 

4 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring

1. Ask for Advice

While you and your partner may not openly discuss engagement rings, odds are the topic has been broached with friends and family. When you’re ready, reach out to your partner’s closest friend, sibling, or parent. Ask them discreetly for advice in terms of the style of ring they’re hoping for. You can also ask about your partner's ring size if you’re unaware.

2. Recruit Helpers

When advice from loved ones is varied or outdated, recruit a helper or two. Ask someone you trust to broach the topic of engagement rings with your partner. Encourage them to be casual and use hypotheticals to get an honest answer without revealing the surprise. 

3. Consider Personality

Odds are you have a sense of your partner’s overall personality. Does she appreciate vintage or 20th-century modern furniture? Does she typically dress in sleek suits and neutral tones or quirky up-cycled dresses in colorful patterns? Take stock of her aesthetic, daily jewelry, and personality to guide you toward vintage estate rings, timeless pieces, or fresh modern designs. 

4. Know Her Style Icons

Beyond knowing your partner’s aesthetic, fashion sense, and personality, turn to her style icons. Think about her favorite celebrity, fashion icon, or designer and take note of the type of jewelry they wear. By researching celebrity inspiration, you’ll start to hone in on rings she'd admire.

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect engagement ring, look no further than Nelson Estate Jewelers. Based in Mesa, AZ, this one-of-a-kind jeweler is known for its selection of stunning vintage, up-cycled, and estate jewelry that’s perfect for every occasion. The also offer fully custom designed engagement rings! Learn more about their offerings on their website. These jewelers also purchase unused or unwanted jewelry pieces in trade or outright at the fairest possible prices. To learn more about this program, call today at (480) 459-9867.