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Engagement Rings

The Dos and Don’ts of Choosing Your Ring

10 Dec 2012
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Monday 10 December 2012

Here is our definitive list of dos and don'ts to help you through the ring-buying process...

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    Ring shopping: an exciting and emotional time for any couple. Don’t let yourself get too carried away, though – there are several important things for you to remember! Here is our definitive list of dos and don’ts to help you through the process...
    READ OUR GEM JARGON BUSTER
    BROWSE HUNDREDS OF RINGS
    HOW TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING

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    ...decide on a price bracket with your groom so you’re not tempted by the mega-bucks tray.
    READ OUR GEM JARGON BUSTER
    BROWSE HUNDREDS OF RINGS
    HOW TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING

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    ...have a strop if your fiancé can’t afford your dream ring. Look for something similar with a smaller stone.
    READ OUR GEM JARGON BUSTER
    BROWSE HUNDREDS OF RINGS
    HOW TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING

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    ...shop on a weekday to guarantee plenty of personal attention.
    READ OUR GEM JARGON BUSTER
    BROWSE HUNDREDS OF RINGS
    HOW TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING

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    ...be put off by Bond Street bling; there are some surprisingly affordable styles.
    READ OUR GEM JARGON BUSTER
    BROWSE HUNDREDS OF RINGS
    HOW TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING

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    ...try on several styles.
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    BROWSE HUNDREDS OF RINGS
    HOW TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING

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    ...forget to have a manicure before you hit the shops; it will flatter your hands.
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    BROWSE HUNDREDS OF RINGS
    HOW TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING

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    ...try to negotiate a discount if you buy your wedding bands at the same time.
    READ OUR GEM JARGON BUSTER
    BROWSE HUNDREDS OF RINGS
    HOW TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING

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    ...be afraid to ask the jeweller for details about a ring. It will help you make an informed decision – and in some cases tell when something’s not quite right.
    READ OUR GEM JARGON BUSTER
    BROWSE HUNDREDS OF RINGS
    HOW TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING

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    ...look into insuring your ring.
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    BROWSE HUNDREDS OF RINGS
    HOW TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING

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    ...leave it all till the last minute!
    READ OUR GEM JARGON BUSTER
    BROWSE HUNDREDS OF RINGS
    HOW TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING

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