How to choose an engagement ring online?
You've decided to propose to her! Now you're debating everything related to the engagement ring, which is an integral part of the ceremony that begins with the question: "Will you marry me?" and ends with the enthusiastic answer: "Yes!". This is the moment when it's important to be aware of the fact that buying a diamond ring online can be an exciting experience and also save you money.
A diamond ring you buy online is just as high quality and beautiful as any other ring displayed in a store near you, except that purchasing online can cost much less.
Is purchasing jewelry for a woman (including engagement rings or wedding rings) online a safe purchase?
Although there are some skeptics about buying white or yellow gold engagement rings online – as long as you buy from a trusted site, buying online is absolutely safe.
You hesitate:
- "Maybe they'll sell me a fake diamond?"
- – "If I buy a special engagement ring , will it get lost on the way, or stolen in the mail?"
- Or – "I'm about to buy an expensive ring, it's better if I can see it before I invest and buy it."
These are all legitimate concerns, but any reputable online jewelry store covers these risks.
Diamond ring with gemologist certificate
Reputable jewelers will not risk their reputation!
At a reputable jewelry site, you will receive a real diamond with a score of over 30 with a gemologist's certificate . The gemologist's report includes a scientific and impartial assessment of the characteristics of the diamond being tested. The report provides a full description of the diamond in terms of color, weight, dimensions, and cut style. In addition, the report should reveal whether the diamond has undergone any treatment.
This may not be the case if you try your luck at some remote website or online auction. But, whether you buy your diamond ring online or in a brick-and-mortar store, you can always ask an independent, uninvolved jeweler to appraise the diamond you bought.
Safe delivery of custom-designed engagement rings
Reputable online jewelers insure shipments to customers!
Sometimes, when people purchase custom-designed engagement rings, they worry that they won't be able to find a replacement for an expensive, custom-designed ring if it gets lost, stolen, or doesn't arrive safely.
Keep in mind that when you buy your engagement ring from a reputable website, you can be assured that all jewelry shipments to customers are made exclusively through reliable and professional shipping companies. These shipments involve tracking, insurance, and a signature.
After many years of experience in shipping diamond engagement rings to customers who purchased them online, the facts show that the rings arrived safely at their destination.
Return policy for the benefit of customers
Reputable jewelry websites operate a no-questions-asked return policy!
You've finally chosen the ring, from a multitude of delicate engagement rings, and managed to find the one that seems to best suit her hand in terms of shape and stone! But, then the ring arrives and it turns out you got the ring size wrong, and it's either too small or too big. What do you do?
A reliable website offers a detailed and clear return policy, for example:
- Possibility of canceling the purchase before the customer receives the product – within 24 hours from the date of placing the order and provided that the product has not yet been sent to the customer, and without charging cancellation fees.
- Possibility of returning a defective product – within 48 hours from the date of delivery.
- Possibility of return, not due to a defect in the product, within 14 days from the date of delivery – in this case, 5% of the total transaction will be deducted, but not less than one hundred shekels as a cancellation fee (whichever is lower); shipping fees will not be refunded and the responsibility for returning the product to the website owners lies with the customer.
- The ring can be returned for resizing.
In each of the cases that allow you to return the jewelry you purchased, you will be required to return the product intact and in its original packaging and present a receipt indicating the purchase of the product.
In light of this, it's important that you find out before you buy how to choose an engagement ring that will suit your sweetheart's taste and style, as well as her finger size. This way, you'll save yourself the need to return the product if she's not happy with your choice.
How to choose the most suitable engagement ring?
Before you go on your shopping spree, it's important that you learn a little about diamonds so you know exactly what you're getting.
- budget
Some argue that the value of an engagement ring should be the equivalent of two months' salary. But it's better to invest enough to show her that you appreciate what the ring symbolizes. In other words, don't spend more than you can afford.
Ring style
It's important to figure out your girlfriend's taste. You can ask her friend or sister to help you find out what style of engagement ring she would prefer. As you'll see below, there are a variety of metals, gemstones, and designs from which you'll need to choose an engagement ring that she will love.
Ring size
The ring should fit your finger comfortably. It should be tight enough so that it doesn't fall off, but loose enough so that it can be worn easily.
But how can you check if the ring fits your finger when purchasing a ring online?
We at STAV understand the need to purchase a ring of the appropriate size online, when it is impossible to measure it.
To accurately determine the ring size that is right for you, you have several options:
- Download an app that measures the required ring size – on Android or iPhone.
- Measure the diameter of your finger with a string or paper.
- Measure the diameter of an existing ring.
- Use the standard EU size chart, which sets a scale that starts at 44 and ends at 71, where size 44 refers to a finger diameter of 4.0 mm; and size 71 refers to a finger diameter of 22.6 mm.
And if you want to surprise her with an engagement ring?
You can ask a close friend or her mother to take out one of the rings she usually wears on her ring finger (the finger commonly used for wearing an engagement ring), and measure its diameter.
It's always best to measure your finger diameter before purchasing, but before you do so:
- Check the diameter of your finger joint. If the joint is large and prominent, it is a good idea to order a ring that is half a size larger than the diameter of your finger, otherwise the ring will get stuck in the joint and won't be able to slide back into place.
Recommended jewelry site – with many choices
Before you buy an engagement ring, find an online jewelry site that you are sure you can trust. It is advisable that it is a site that also specializes in jewelry design, so that you can choose a custom ring.
Such a site should offer you prestigious and reliable rings, at reasonable prices; and rings in various styles and designs, such as:
- Classic or modern style rings.
- Asymmetric rings studded with gemstones or rings studded with black diamonds in original combinations
- Jewelry with white diamonds, black diamonds or with colored gemstones (ruby, sapphire, emerald, morganite, granite, iolite, topaz and more).
- Rings in yellow, white or red gold
- Gold rings of various grades – 18 karat or 14 karat.
- Rings in a variety of prices, depending on your budget.
Read also: Engagement rings up to 2,000 NIS .
You can find your engagement ring from a rich selection of rings, such as:
- Delicate ruby ring
- Delicate black diamond ring
- Diamond star ring with a central princess diamond
- Engagement ring set with rubies and diamonds
- Sapphire and Diamond Star Ring
- Diamond star ring
- Black Diamond Star Ring, with a Central Princess Diamond
- Emerald and Princess Cut Diamond Ring
- Princess cut diamond ring
- Baguette-cut black diamond ring with white princess cuts
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A special solitaire ring set with a round diamond
Additionally, if you like a particular piece of jewelry that is beyond your budget, or you want to upgrade a particular piece of jewelry, you can request that components in the ring be changed to fit your budget. This is provided that you purchase the ring from a site that designs the jewelry for sale itself.
This means that you can create a custom-designed engagement ring for yourself in terms of the gold color, stone type, or size.
So how do you choose an engagement ring online?
Diamonds are a popular item on online auction sites, and if you're a seasoned buyer, you can snag a really good deal. But you can also fall into a trap.
Since this is a one-time purchase of an engagement ring for your beloved partner, before you buy the diamond on one famous website or another, try to consult with friends and discover the Israeli website that offers you reputation, quality, professionalism, and reliable and caring service.
In conclusion
- Buying an engagement ring online will save you money, compared to a physical jewelry store in a mall.
- You can shop with confidence on the website of reputable diamond jewelers.
- You can take advantage of online commitments and return policies to check the ring you have chosen, and regret it if necessary.
