How to Choose a Wedding Band

How to Choose a Wedding Band: The Complete Guide

Have a date set and in the thick of planning your wedding? While there are many tasks to check off and vendors to line up for the special day, don’t forget what is probably the most crucial step: getting your wedding bands. When you say your vows, you’ll need the symbolic exchanging of the rings…

How to Pick an Engagement Ring

How to Pick an Engagement Ring

If you’re getting ready to pop the big question, you’ve already done the hard part — finding that special someone to spend the rest of your life with. Now it’s time to seal the deal with the perfect engagement ring. If you’re like most people who are about to get on one knee, you’re no…

a woman placing an engagement ring in cleaning solution

How to Clean Your Engagement Ring and Keep It Sparkling

Engagement rings are personal and unique, with styles ranging from a halo engagement ring to a pear-shaped solitaire. Whatever the style, it’s precious to you and valuable, both sentimentally and monetarily. So keeping it maintained is essential. Whether the gemstone rests elegantly on a specially chosen semi-mount ring or has a collection of smaller stones…

a man proposing to his girlfriend

How to Propose: 9 Things You’ll Need to Know

Source:  YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV/Shutterstock.com Planning on a proposal in the near future? Learn how to propose and other tips to create the most perfect, unforgettable moment and story you’ll be telling for the rest of your lives. From choosing the engagement ring to the speech you’ll give them to celebrating post-yes, here are nine things you…

a couple looking at engagement rings together

How to Save for an Engagement Ring

Source: Daniel Jedzura/Shutterstock.com Overwhelmed by the cost of engagement rings? As one of the most significant purchases someone can make in their life, aside from a house or a car, buying an engagement ring does seem daunting. According to Wedding Wire’s 2021 Newlywed Report, the average person spent $5,500 on an engagement ring, while 18…

a diamond studded gold ring set with a circle cut center diamond

How to Wear a Wedding Ring Set

Once you have the perfect diamond engagement ring and complementing band from Verragio’s wedding band sets, how will you wear them? While tradition often dictates societal rules, it’s important also to do what feels right to you. There is more than one way to arrange your wedding rings set across your fingers and even hands. …

a couple making decisions in their wedding planner

What Is the Average Length of an Engagement?

Source: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock.com  The average engagement lasts between one year and 18 months, but you can take as little or as long as you want to plan your special day. If you’ve recently said “yes” to the big question, you might be wondering how long you have to tie the knot. Let us be the first…

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How Should an Engagement Ring Fit?

Source: Pavel_Kostenko/Shutterstock.com An engagement ring should fit snugly on the left ring finger. It should not cause the surrounding skin to bulge or leave any visible indentations. When you put it on, the ring should easily slide over the knuckle but not feel loose at all. The engagement ring is the most-worn item in your…

a diamond sizing guide

How Many Carats Should an Engagement Ring Be?

Source: Manish Mistry/Shutterstock.com In the United States, the average size of an engagement ring is around one carat, but there is no rulebook that says how big or small an engagement ring should be. Ultimately, your budget and how it looks on your finger will help you determine the right size. When looking at engagement…

a groom placing a ring on a brides finger

Do You Wear Your Engagement Ring on Your Wedding Day?

Source: maxbelchenko/Shutterstock.com When you stand up at the altar with your spouse-to-be, the whole point is to say your vows and exchange your wedding bands in front of your family and friends. But where does the engagement ring come into play? Are you supposed to wear it while you say your vows or leave it…