How to Choose a Birthstone Engagement Ring

A birthstone engagement ring can be a wonderfully sentimental alternative to a traditional diamond engagement ring. However, you should choose one as carefully as you would a high quality diamond. There is a great variety of birthstone rings available, and all of them can be beautiful, meaningful and affordable. Finding the right one can make a marriage proposal even more romantic.

Instructions

1

Search online (see Resources below) to discover the appropriate birthstone for your fiancee's birthday. Some months feature both traditional and contemporary birthstones. Learn the quality characteristics of the birthstone. Different gems have different color ranges, hardness ratings and other qualities that determine their value.

2

Browse through your fianc's jewelry box to learn what type of jewelry she prefers. Many women own jewelry with their birthstones already, and it would be a mistake to duplicate a design. Note any preferred precious metals, stone shapes and ring designs.

3

Browse a jewelry store with your fianc and let her point out some types of rings she prefers. Note the sizes, designs, shapes and other details that will help you to choose a birthstone engagement ring that will suit her tastes.

4

Return to the jeweler alone to choose the birthstone ring. It may be necessary to special order an elaborate ring with a birthstone as the center stone instead of a more traditional diamond.