Ring Buying Tips

Looking for the perfect engagement ring can be time-consuming and challenging. Here’s some tips to make the hunt a bit easier:


Tip: Feeling tense? A tension setting is when a diamond is suspended in between metal and pressed together to secure it. At Ring Shop, we want your ring to sparkle happily ever after, so we do not offer tension-set diamonds because it is not considered safe enough for practical wear.

Tip: Think long term. Many couples choose to upgrade their jewelry throughout their life together: celebrating additions to the family, anniversaries and more. Ring Shop is proud to offer lifetime upgrades and exchanges to help your ring grow as your love grows.

Tip: Be skeptical of deals that seem too good to be true. Ensure any ring that you buy is ethically sourced and is backed by a 365-day return policy, 365-day insurance, lifetime upgrades, exchanges, maintenance and warranties.

Tip: Before you buy your engagement ring, also think about the wedding band. Do you want to wear your band with your engagement ring? Do you want it to match? Ring Shop offers gorgeous bridal sets that ensure a perfect match.

Tip: Start the engagement ring shopping process at least 6 months before you plan to propose.  This will help you see how diamond and metal prices change over a longer period of time and help you make the best decision.  When shopping for wedding bands, start planning at least one month prior to the wedding.

Tip: Many people have allergies to certain types of metal, such as nickel, so try to find out if your soon-to-be-fiance has any allergies. Ring Shop casts proprietary metal alloys that are hypoallergenic but if there is any problem, take advantage of our 365 day return and exchange policies to get a different metal.

Tip: Fancy-colored diamonds (i.e. yellow, pink, blue, etc.) are typically more expensive than colorless or white diamonds.

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