From Engagement Rings to Wedding Bands for Women – Common Mistakes Made by Men

There is a lot of pressure on men for buying the “perfect” engagement ring before popping the question. In their quest for the perfect ring, they end up making a lot of mistakes. Some of these mistakes are also made by them, when they go shopping for wedding bands for women.

Let's look at some of the mistakes guys make.

• They don't do their research. When you are all set to buy wedding rings for women, you need to know a bit, if not everything, about gemstones and metals used to manufacture the rings. For instance, if you are purchasing diamond wedding bands for women, then you need to know about the four C's of diamond.

When it comes to the metals used, consider facts like - how durable is the metal, is it hypoallergenic, will it suit your fiancées lifestyle, does it conform to her taste and so on and so forth. This will help in your search for the perfect ring.

• They don't have a design in mind. If you don't have a design in mind, then take my word, you are going to waste more time than you think searching for women’s wedding rings. Make it a point to browse through as many stores as you can, look at your fiancée’s Pinterest account or ask your fiancée for her thoughts. Many women will pin the styles they like on Pinterest and you can get a good idea of her taste. If you want it to be a surprise, ask a close family member and/or friend to help you choose.

• They buy the wrong size of the ring. It’s so important to find out her size before you buy the ring. You can request a ring sizing kit online that can be sent to you or go to a local jewelry store with her and confirm her size. This ring size guide at WeddingBands.com provides a size-conversion chart among other information, which will be of great help. 

• They delay the purchase: Delaying the purchase of the wedding bands is a strict no-no. It leaves no time for you to make alterations of any kind to the ring. For instance, you might want to get the fit of the ring changed or modified in the design or engraving. Therefore, purchase the ring at least a few weeks before the wedding.

Learn from these mistakes and choose a piece of jewelry that your beautiful lady will cherish years after your engagement and marriage. What is your take on these common mistakes made by men while purchasing engagement or wedding jewelry? Share your views with us by leaving a comment.