Introduction
New Zealand is a country that has seen a lot of changes in the last decade. However, one thing that has remained constant is their love for engagement rings. In fact, engagement rings in New Zealand have become so popular that some people refer to New Zealand as “the engagement ring capital of the world.
When you’re buying a ring, there are several factors to consider. You want your ring to be unique and express who you are as a couple.
On top of that, it’s important that the ring also fits within your budget while still being meaningful. In this post, let’s go over some things you should consider before buying engagement rings in New Zealand so that you can find exactly what you’re looking for.
Metal
The most popular metals for engagement rings are gold and platinum, but other options are available too. Silver is often used in contemporary designs and looks great when paired with diamonds or other gemstones. Some people choose palladium as an affordable alternative to white gold because it’s very similar in colour to platinum but costs less per gram than either.
When buying an engagement ring, you want to ensure that it fits your partner properly and comfortably. Many people think that they need to buy a size too small to get the perfect fit, but this is one of the worst mistakes someone can make when buying an engagement ring. A good rule of thumb is that the ring should be about half a size larger than the index finger. If the size is too loose, it can fall off easily; if it’s too tight, there may be discomfort or even pain during wear.
The shape of the Stone
Shape refers to the general outline of the stone. There are several different shapes that you can choose from, including round (with or without a halo), square, triangle, pear, ellipse and cushion.
Cut of the Stone
The most important thing to consider when buying your engagement ring is the stone’s cut. The cut is a measure of how well a diamond has been cut, and there are different standards for different cuts. The primary goal of cutting diamonds is to maximise their brilliance (reflected light) while minimising their negative features, such as surface roughness or “feathering.”
The shape of a diamond depends on its proportions—the relationship between its width, length, and depth (or pavilion angle). Different forms have different effects on appearance: round diamonds appear more prominent than marquise or pear-shaped stones with similar carat weights; hearts are generally more valuable than rounds because they’re rarer; rounds look more prominent on smaller fingers than emeralds or princess-cut stones do; etc.).
Setting Style
One of the first things to consider when buying an engagement ring is what style of setting you to want. Setting styles are divided into two main categories: prong and bezel. Prong settings are often used for smaller diamonds or stones in a metal frame, and bezel settings encircle the entire stone with no metal frame.
Prongs can be straight or curved, depending on how the diamond should sit in the setting. The prongs hold up both sides of the diamond, so it’s secure and won’t fall out if you bump into something or drop your hands onto a hard surface. Bezels also have different options depending on what kind of stone they’re holding; some have plain metal borders, while others have ornate designs etched around their edges like beautiful scrollwork patterns or filigree designs copying intricate jewellery from ancient civilisations such as Greece and Rome.
