Engagement Rings Guide

How Much Should I Spend?

Two-months salary is a conventionally accepted norm, but we believe that regardless of the amount you budget, your most important considerations should be quality and value

What makes up an Engagement Ring?

An Engagement Ring basically consists of a diamond and a ring setting. The diamond often forms the main bulk of the cost of the engagement ring.

Ring Setting

For the ring setting, she is going to wear this ring for the rest of her life, so you want to ensure she likes it. Whether you want your proposal to be a surprise, or you want her to be involved in the decision, here are the decisions you'll need to make:

Choose Between 18k Gold or Platinum

If you're unsure what ring metal to choose, consider the differences between 18k gold and platinum:

metal	character	price	care/repairs
	Enduring. Platinum is the strongest, most pure metal. It will las a lifetime.	More expensive. Platinum is rarer than gold. Platinum jewelry is composed of 90-95% pure platinum.	Infrequent/more difficult. - Strongest jewelry metal - Resistant to damage - Won't wear away - Develops a satin finish - Difficult to polish, repair - Won't tarnish
	Classic 18k gold is the most common engagement ring setting.	Less expensive 18k gold is composed of 75% gold and 25% metal alloys to give it strength.	More often/easy - Softer, malleable metal - More easily damaged - Will wear away over years - Easy to polish, repair - Won't tarnish

Choose a Setting Style

Lovida Diamonds offers a wide variety of engagement settings. For help in choosing, here's a summary of the three main styles.

Solitaire Settings

This is our most popular engagement ring setting. The prongs position the center diamond to catch the most light. A four-prong setting shows a bit more diamond, while a six-prong setting offers a slight security advantage. View our solitaire settings.

Settings with Sidestones

A setting with diamonds or gemstones adds additional sparkle or color. Channel settings protect sidestones from abrasions by keeping them flush. The bar-channel setting allows more light to enter the sidestones, and creates a scalloped edge of brilliance.

Three Stone Ring
Three-Stone Settings

For a classic ring that's truly unique and created by you, choose all three diamonds to be set in a three-stone setting. The three-stone ring has one diamond for the past, one for the present, and one for the future.

How do you choose a ring she'll love without her knowing?

How do you know if she'll like the ring if she doesn't pick it out? If you consider her tastes and lifestyle, you'll be sure to make the right choice.

1. Take a good look at the color of jewellery your partner wears. What color is the metal?
2. Ask her friends or mother if she has mentioned a preference for a particular type or style of ring.
3. Has she ever hinted to you on her dream ring?

Engagements are rarely an out-of-the-blue surprise, so it is common to discuss engagement ring choices with your partner. The only way to ensure you find a ring that will match her taste and style is to shop for a ring together. Whether you're shopping together or not, start by finding her ring size.

Select the perfect diamond

Here in Lovida Diamonds, we want to ensure that everyone of our customers is equipped to make an knowledgeable purchase. You could begin by learning about Diamonds here, or contact one of our Diamond Specialists or call + 65 90033144 / +65 67443371.

Choose your jeweler

When choosing a jeweler, there are certain benefits you should expect as a customer. Learn what you can expect from Lovida Diamonds here.

What to Expect from Lovida Diamonds

Aside from price, variety, and expertise, there are additional services and guarantees you can expect from us when making a purchase this important:

Diamond Certificate:
The finest diamonds come accompanied by a diamond certificate (also called a diamond grading report) from an unbiased third-party. This diamond grading report is your only guarantee of the quality of your diamond's cut. All loose diamonds at Lovida Diamonds come accompanied by a diamond grading report from either the GIA, AGSL, IGI or HRD, the most respected diamond grading labs.
What Happens After You Order Your Ring:
Once you decide you like the diamond, the setting, and the jeweller, you'll want to know what happens after you order your ring. At Lovida Diamonds, your ring is set by a master craftsman, then your diamond and setting are reviewed several times for quality assurance, and finally an appraisal of your individual ring is created for you.

Now You're Ready

At Lovida Diamonds, we offer exceptional service and merchandise. We'll help you choose the perfect diamond and setting for a combination that's as unique as she is. Now you're ready to:

Customize a Diamond Ring:
1. Choose a certified diamond or a setting.
2. Select a matching setting or diamond.
3. Add your ring to the basket.

Learn More:
Read our diamond education, or call + 65 90033144 / +65 67443371 to speak to a diamond specialist