Selecting a diamond engagement ring The most important piece of jewelry a man ever buys in his lifetime is a diamond engagement ring. The diamond engagement ring is also the most coveted piece of jewelry in a women’s collection. Most men are usually very nervous and anxious about buying the right diamond engagement ring for their beloved. The best suggestion for all such men is to go by your instinct. The cost factor It is not necessary for the diamond engagement ring to be the biggest and most expensive piece of jewelry. Most women would not want their “to-be-husbands” to get into debt by simply buying an expensive diamond engagement ring. They would rather prefer men who invest the money they save by buying an inexpensive yet attractive diamond engagement ring for their future. A diamond engagement ring symbolizes strength, love and endurance. By gifting a diamond engagement ring you are conveying the message of eternal love and affection to your Lady Love and this symbolization and sentiment is what is more important than the cost of the gem itself. Before you decide upon the perfect diamond engagement ring, it is ideal to consider your partner’s likes and dislikes. To be sure about the shape of the gem that your partner likes, how well does the diamond engagement ring fit your partner’s finger and how good does the ring look on your partner’s finger is more important things to note before deciding the diamond engagement ring. It is also not fair on a woman’s part to weigh her partner’s love for her and the size of the diamond engagement ring gifted by her partner to her in the same balance. Instead, you should appreciate your partner’s sentiment of deciding to gift you a diamond engagement ring which in itself speaks multifold about how much he loves you and how eager he is to spend the rest of his life with you. In today’s world, equality is the flavor of the century and hence nothing can be more fitting than buying a diamond engagement ring for your “to-be-husband” as well! Value for money Although the cost of the diamond engagement ring is actually insignificant, it would be equally stupid not to be trying to get the best value for money while purchasing it. Before you decide from which shop you want to buy the diamond engagement ring, it would be wiser to compare the prices for the same clarity, carat weight, cut and colour of the diamond with at least a few shops. When you do this you will also become aware about the kind of discounts that various shops offer thereby enhancing your chances of purchasing the best diamond engagement ring that suits your partner and fits your pocket equally!