feel free to think of me as your engagement ring spirit guide.

You’ve found the one! Now it’s time to put a ring on it... but the options are so endless, it can get overwhelming. You want the ring to be the perfect one, too- after all, it’s a huge life commitment! (The beingtogetherforever AND the wearing this ring practically every day.)

I couldn’t turn up a clear, thorough, unbiased, well maintained guide to engagement ring shopping, which sent me all over the place researching varying stones and metals (Things I’d never dreamed of! Sparkly rocks from outerspace!) and browsing an enormous array of styles and cuts (Cushion? Pave? Palladium? What does it all mean!). I created this guide to save you from the hours of searching and reading I did and present one clear, singular source to help you and your honey find the perfect ring that represents YOU (not somebody else’s expectations). 

I know you want to find the perfect ring for your partner, but something tells me most guys don’t have the time, desire, or fortitude to shift through the amount of jewelry info that I did nor browse the volume of proud new engagement ring photos that I’ve seen. Here it is for you on a platter.

And ladies (and ladies proposing to ladies), I’ve got the sparkly magic joy you are looking for. (Or the non-sparkly but amazing token of love that suits you perfectly.) I know many of you want to participate in the ring shopping extravaganza, and this guide is for you, too. You deserve what you truly want! And how will you know what that is until you understand the options? 

(BTW- if it is going to be a surprise, I’ve got tips on pulling it off and choosing a ring she’ll love!)

You will also see how you can save money and still have something gorgeous, maybe even better than you might have imagined! (Hear that, guys? Do not go into debt!)

Whether you want a traditional diamond solitaire or a completely unique engagement ring, I’ve got you covered. 

All right, I know we’ve only known each other for a few minutes, but I feel like I want to spend the rest of your ring shopping with you…will you make me the happiest writer on earth and keep reading?? Yes?! You will!! Okay, let’s start with setting metals…then we’ll get into that whole diamond thing.