How to Choose an Engagement Ring Style?
Everyone has different preferences for ring styles. Before choosing a ring setting, pay attention to the design of accessories that your partner often wears. Is it simple and low-key, or fancy and eye-catching? At the same time, you may consult your partner's family members or close friends to learn more about the preference and narrow the range to choose more efficiently.
If you have no clue about your partner’s preference, it is recommended to choose a simple style that is timeless which can also highlight the center diamond.
How to Set the Budget?
Engagement is a sacred ceremony and a romantic moment to make a lifetime commitment. No matter how much money is spent, it also represents your love. The most important thing is to let the other half feel your sincerity and determination to devote the rest of your life.
On Which Finger Should an Engagement Ring Be Worn?
Rings have represented the vow of love since the ancient time. There are various ring wearing traditions in different parts of the world. In western countries, rings that are related to love are generally worn on the left hand. It is believed that the left hand is connected to the heart and that the blood vessels of the left ring finger go directly to the heart, so the engagement ring is worn on the left ring finger. In Hong Kong, the five fingers from thumb to little finger are interpreted as Seeking, Dating, Engagement, Marriage and Divorce. Therefore, the engagement ring is usually worn on the middle finger of the left hand; while the wedding ring is worn on the ring finger of the left hand.
How to Measure Ring Size?
Methods with lower accuracy：
- Measuring finger circumference
The circumference of partner's fingers can be measured if they agree, or while they are asleep. First, wrap a rope or a strip of paper around the base of the finger, mark the intersection with a pen, and measure the length of the rope or strip of paper. Lastly, use the Ring Size Chart to select the ring size that is closest to the measured circumference.
- Estimated by comparing fingers
Customers may compare their fingers to their partner's fingers to estimate the width of the partner's left middle finger/ring finger, and then use the Ring Size Chart to get the closest ring size. The average middle finger size of Hong Kong lady is about 12 to 14.
Methods with higher accuracy：
- Existing ring of the partner
If your partner wears a ring, you may try putting it on your finger for estimation, or directly pass the ring to us for measurement if possible. However, it should be noted that each finger of the left and right hands is different in width. It is ideal to get a ring worn by the partner on the left middle finger or ring finger.
- Ring sizer rental
Diamond Culture offers free rental of a whole set of ring sizers. Customers may find partner's ring size with their consent or do it the partner is asleep.
Free Ring Re-sizing：
If partner's ring size is unknown before buying the engagement ring, we recommend ordering a slightly larger ring size to ensure that the ring fits smoothly during marriage proposing. Customers who purchase diamond rings from Diamond Culture can enjoy one-time free ring re-sizing service (for Hong Kong customers only) which is valid for up to two years.
