So you are the going-to-propose-to-my-girlfriend guy?
You are going to buy a proposal ring and you want to
know
-
which finger wears the proposal
ring 
- ring size of your girlfriend
- 4Cs of a diamond ring
A bit of history
In many cultures, the circle is a symbol of perfection
and unity, without beginning or end. The ancient Egyptian
believes that a special vein vena amoris, the "vein
of love" runs from the top of the fourth finger of the
left hand directly to the heart. Even though it has
no scientific basis, this romantic tradition of wearing
the engagement ring and wedding band on the fourth finger
of the left hand continues to this day.
Ring size of your girlfriend
The first thing that you really need to do is find
out the ring size of your girlfriend. Really, like buying
shoes, rings also come in different sizes. If your girlfriend
accepts your proposal, the ring will be worn on the
fourth finger of her left hand.
Note: Fourth finger of her left hand is also for
the wedding band on the wedding day.
Try to play with her rings and see if it fits on any
of your finger. If it does, you've got yourself her
ring size.
If the ring doesn't fit on your fingers, you can always
rely on an engineer's method, measure the diameter of
the ring. Of course, do it without her knowing.
You may even try asking her closer girlfriends if they
know her ring size. Be careful though, they may guess
your intention and spoil the suprise.
If all else fails, bring her to a jewellery shop and
buy her a ring as a gift! Pay attention to her ring
size this time!
Anyway, jewellery shops can usually resize the ring
if it doesn't fit, provided the ring size was not too
far-off!
How to choose your diamond ring
Solitaire ring is a popular choice as a proposal ring.
Its classic design transcends time and fashion. The
cut, clarity, colour and carat
are the 4Cs of a diamond.
CARAT is the weight of a diamond. Larger stones
are more expensive because it is also rarer. One carat
is equal to 200 milligrams.
CLARITY of a diamond simply means how "flawless"
it is. A diamond is flawless when no inclusions or superficial
blemishes are seen when viewed under a standard 10-power
jeweller's loupe. The clarity of a diamond is graded
with a rating from "FL" (flawless) to "I" (imperfect).
COLOUR - When viewed by an untrained eye, many
diamonds look colourless. However, only the purest diamonds
are virtually colourless, and these diamonds are very
rare. The more colourless a diamond is, the more expensive
will be its price. The colour of a diamond is graded
from "D" (totally colourless) to "Z" (light yellow).
The CUT on a diamond affects its brilliance
and sparkle. The facets of the stone must be precisely
cut and the angles must be in exact geometric relation
to reflect the maximum amount of light. A facet is actually
the polished surface on a diamond. A round, full-cut
diamond usually has 58 polished surfaces.
It is advisable that you start looking for the ring
about 6 weeks before your proposal. This will allow
the jeweller ample time to import the ring that you
want if it is out-of-stock.
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