If you have proposed to your significant other and need to purchase an engagement ring, you want it to be perfect. This is something they will wear for the rest of their lives, and it's something that will remind them of that special day every time they look at the ring. To help you out, below are two tips on buying the perfect engagement ring.

Type of Metal

The first thing you need to consider is the type of metal you want the ring to be made of. Some types include the following:

• Rose gold: Rose gold is made by combining copper alloy and yellow gold. It has a pink hue, and if you are a romantic, this would make a beautiful ring for your significant other.
• Yellow gold: Yellow gold is made by combining silver and copper. It is a fashionable color and is becoming more popular.
• White gold: White gold is made by combining yellow gold with nickel, zinc, and copper. This type of metal will reflect a diamond very well, and it is scratch resistant.
• Platinum: Platinum is a white metal that will make the diamond sparkle. This type of metal is likely the most expensive out of these options because it is purer and rarer when compared to gold.

Consider the type of jewelry your significant other generally wears when choosing the type of metal for their ring.

Shape and Cut of Stone

Once you decide on the type of metal you want for the engagement ring, you need to choose the shape of the stone. Most shapes you will find are square, round, rectangular, oval, pear-shaped, and heart-shaped. It is possible to find other shapes, depending on the jeweler you purchase the ring from.

If your significant lover has short fingers, do not choose an elongated style of ring, such as an oval or pear shape. You should also not choose rings that have wide bands, as this will make their fingers look even shorter. If they have very long fingers, a square-shaped ring will make your significant other's fingers appear shorter.

The cut of the stone is also important. The cut means how much light the diamond will reflect. You can find rings that range from the highest reflecting to the lowest reflecting. With poor reflecting, light is generally lost out of the bottom or sides of the diamond.

Talk with jewelers like Hartville Coin & Jewelry, and they can go over this information with you in more detail. They can also give you more tips to help you make your choice.