Engagement Ring Guide

  • Finding your ring size

    You have chosen the diamond, the style, the precious metal, the setting and the finish for the perfect engagement ring, but wait! Before you go ahead and order it make sure you have the correct size. You won’t want to spoil the moment by presenting her with a ring that doesn’t fit. To make it easy for you, Sylvia’s Antique Jewelry offers a free on screen ring sizer, so that you can get it right the first time and can avoid making an unnecessary and embarrassing mistake. Simply click the button below "FIND MY RING SIZE " and follow on screen instructions.

    Find Your Ring Size

     If you want to keep the ring a surprise, ask her mother, her friends or better still, her jeweler to see if they know her ring size. Alternatively, see if you can “borrow” an older ring that she does not wear that often and will not miss from her jewelry box. Then use our ring sizer to determine its size. Remember, though, the ring must be one that is worn on the engagement finger (third finger of the left hand); fingers on the same hand tend to be slightly different in size. Most women’s rings are a size 6 or 6.5, so if it is absolutely impossible to find any size information, one of these sizes will probably fit if you decide to take the risk. If you have still made a mistake with the size of your ring, do not be concerned. Sylvia’s Antique Jewelry offers a free 30 day re-sizing guarantee. Please call one of our expert consultants at 800-969-6930 or Email Us and we will be happy to arrange a complimentary re-size. According to our return policy, you will not be responsible for postage. Some types of precious metal, such as Tungsten, cannot be re-sized; the same holds true for rings with certain types of very ornate bands such as those with milgrain. Our consultants can give you more details.

     

  • Choose a metal

    Choose a metal

    The next step in the process of finding your perfect ring is to choose the precious metal you would like. There are a number of possible choices, each one with its own advantages and particular look. Let us help you decide which one is exactly right for you. To start the decision process, think about the type of jewelry the bride-to-be normally wears. It is mostly silver colored or more gold? This should point you in the right direction so that your engagement ring will be a better match with her other pieces.
     

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  • Choosing the perfect ring

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    Need help selecting the ideal ring? There are a lot of important decisions to make when glancing at jewelery. This guide walks you through the basics on how to carefully and systematically start your journey to finding the perfect ring!

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  • Setting a budget

    Setting a Budget

    Before you set out to buy an engagement ring, which will be one of the most significant purchases you will make in your lifetime, it is important to make a decision up front about your budget. After all, an engagement ring is a lasting symbol of the love and life-long commitment you have made to each other. Your choice of ring represents the value you place on your relationship and the importance of your upcoming marriage; your budget should reflect the standard you have established as you search for that perfect ring.
     

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