{"id":1319,"date":"2012-06-22T23:14:01","date_gmt":"2012-06-23T04:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/?p=1319"},"modified":"2012-06-22T23:14:01","modified_gmt":"2012-06-23T04:14:01","slug":"how-to-introduce-engagement-ring-shopping-to-your-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/how-to-introduce-engagement-ring-shopping-to-your-man\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Introduce Engagement Ring Shopping to Your Man"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it: you\u2019ve been dreaming of your engagement ring your whole life. And as much as you love your man, you don\u2019t want to leave such an important decision solely in his hands. That\u2019s why when the \u201cE word\u201d was brought up, you decided that you\u2019d come along for the engagement ring shopping trip.<\/p>\n

But maybe your man is nervous for the expedition. Maybe he\u2019s expecting to shell out his entire year\u2019s salary on your diamond engagement ring<\/a>. Or perhaps he\u2019s nervous about the whole idea, as he doesn\u2019t have a clue about how to shop for diamond jewelry.<\/p>\n

If this sounds like your man, not to worry: just use this article as a quick-fire guide on how to introduce engagement ring shopping to your groom-to-be:<\/p>\n

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\n\u27a2\tTalk Money with Him.<\/strong> There\u2019s no denying that he\u2019s sweating the price tag of your future diamond engagement ring. After all, with television commercials touting the importance of designer engagement rings \u2013 and common advice indicating he needs to spend at least two months\u2019 salary on the ring \u2013 he may feel like he has to spend more just to make you happy.<\/p>\n

Let your man know that the cash isn\u2019t always about the designer name. There are plenty of jewelry sellers out there who can help you find gorgeous designer-like engagement rings without splashing out the cash. If you\u2019re really determine to get a diamond engagement ring, be sure to talk money with him. If he indicates that he won\u2019t be able to afford it, find a ring identical to your designer dream. Besides, you shouldn\u2019t start out married life in debt because of your diamond engagement ring!<\/p>\n

\u27a2\tHead Online<\/strong>. You don\u2019t have to make an appointment with your local jeweler to check out the best engagement rings in town. In fact, whether you\u2019re looking for a specific style or just want a wide variety of choice, online vendors (like 25karats.com!) have some of the best selection. Look for an online vendor who has connections in Manhattan\u2019s Jewelry District, as this guarantees quality and beauty.<\/p>\n

In addition to the wide variety of styles, 25karats.com also offers an incredibly easy search tool that allows you to sort through the selection. This means you\u2019ll be on the fast-track to finding your dream diamond engagement ring, or your ideal wedding bands. Add to the fact that 25karats.com also offers renowned customer service, \u201ctell a friend\u201d options to share ring styles with friends, and a 30-day moneyback guarantee, and it\u2019s no wonder more people are turning to us for all of their diamond ring needs!<\/p>\n

Finally, try to resist the urge to run the show once you two actually go engagement ring shopping. Remember, this is ultimately a gesture he wants to make to you, and he wants to feel like he played an important role in selecting your diamond engagement ring. <\/p>\n

Good luck with your ring shopping!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it: you\u2019ve been dreaming of your engagement ring your whole life. And as much as you love your man, you don\u2019t want to leave such an important decision solely in his hands. That\u2019s why when the \u201cE word\u201d was brought up, you decided that you\u2019d come along for the engagement ring shopping trip. 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