Do Engagement Rings Cost the Same in New Zealand?

an engagement ring on a bouquet of red roses

Finally! The most awaited moment is coming. Yet, you are mixed emotions. You are too excited and happy, at the same time, anxious. So here you are feeling the pressure and the anxiety as your engagement proposal day approaches. But, of course, besides the big event that you need to prepare for … Read more

Is a Credit Check Always Needed for an Engagement Ring

Silver diamond engagement ring on blue background

Congratulations! You have found the love of your life. Now is the time to find the symbol of this love – an engagement ring. If you are recently eyeing for that perfect engagement ring, you know it is hard to find a payment plan with bad credit. Some require a down payment … Read more

Who Determines How Much a Guy Should Spend on an Engagement Ring?

Gold rings in a red heart-shaped jewelry box

In western cultures, a person wearing an engagement ring indicates that he or she will be married soon. It is a symbol of a formal agreement to the marriage. They mostly feature diamonds and are worn by women. A neologism “management ring” also exists for the engagement rings men wear. Sometimes, men … Read more

Can Having a Diamond Set into a Ring Save Money?

Brown Halo diamond ring

Saving money is not easy. However, if you are saving for something you will give once in a lifetime, then it is indeed worth it. In buying a diamond engagement ring, it is imperative to have a budget. From there, make regular deposits to your savings account, solely dedicated to the ring. … Read more

Tips for Choosing a Non-Traditional Stone for An Engagement Ring

different gemstones

“Diamonds are girl’s best friend” it may be true to many women out there, but not all of them are mesmerized by diamond rings. Generally, engagement rings feature a shiny diamond as the center stone or diamonds all around the ring. Diamond has long been a symbol of timeless love, commitment, longevity, … Read more

The Perfect Engagement Ring – How Much Can I Afford?

a ring with diamonds and a blue stone

She’s the most amazing woman you’ve ever met. The woman of your dreams is soon to be saying yes to forever with you. You want to give nothing but the best that she deserves, right? But the reality confronts you that it’s not as easy as 1,2,3 when giving her the best, … Read more

Finding a Formula for Buying Engagement Rings

Dices with letters L, V and E and a diamond ring as letter O forming the word LOVE of a couple’s hands

Are you also having a hard time deciding on how much should be the cost of the engagement ring that you will buy for your girlfriend? Yes, it’s understandable, it may sound cliché, but it’s real – you just want to give nothing but the best you can give. There is always … Read more

How a Diamond’s Cut Affects Price

How a Diamond's Cut Affects Price

If you have tried checking out diamonds to buy, you have probably heard about the 4Cs of these gemstones – cut, carat, clarity, and color. These four characteristics of diamonds have a direct effect on the price and market value of the stone, and the cut is one of the most significant … Read more

Tips for Financing an Engagement Ring

Buying an engagement ring is a major financial decision. This isn’t just any other ring – you are giving a piece jewelry that the love of your life will wear and own (hopefully) forever. It’s a purchase that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Getting married is a major step in life and it’s … Read more