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How to Choose a Diamond Promise Ring for Your Girlfriend

Madhura Pandit
Presenting a promise ring to your girlfriend is a very romantic gesture. If you have decided to buy a diamond ring for your girlfriend, then here is a guide on choosing one for her.
Did you know that the history of promise rings date back to nearly 400 years? These rings have been long used to symbolize love or friendship.
As the name suggests, a promise ring symbolizes a promise or a commitment. These rings are universally used to assure love, devotion and commitment in a relationship.
Promise rings are of various types, viz., pre-engagement rings, friendship rings, purity or chastity rings, etc. They can be exchanged between lovers, friends; or even given by parents to children. A person can also wear a ring himself to promise certain things to himself, such as abstaining from addiction, smoking, etc.

Diamond Rings

Diamonds have been symbolizing love since many centuries now; and are also known as a woman's best friends. Therefore, a diamond promise ring stands for true, long-lasting love.
What could be more romantic than giving your girlfriend a diamond ring that signifies your commitment? She will be overwhelmed by this gesture. It is the best way to show her that she means the world to you.
You can buy a ring with small diamonds as a promise ring; and save larger diamonds for the engagement ring. These rings are available in a variety of shapes, designs and patterns. They are usually designed in the shape of a heart, as the 'Heart' is the universal symbol of love.
Diamond promise rings range from $150 onwards; and vary according to cut, clarity, and of course, carat. But, if you are looking for inexpensive versions, you can always go for synthetic diamonds. They are cheaper than real diamonds.

Choosing Promise Rings

This ring can be made in different types. It can be a 14K solid gold ring, metal ring with gemstones, or can be made of white gold with diamonds, or yellow gold with diamonds. If you are looking for an inexpensive option, then you can go for silver rings.
Among all the different types, diamond rings are the most favored promise rings.

  • Along with diamonds, these rings can be made using other precious stones like sapphires and emeralds.
  • You can also make rings with a romantic quote engraved on it.
  • Buying personalized rings, with your names or initials inscribed on it, is also a good option.
  • If you are looking for a unique ring, then puzzle promise rings are just for you. They contain bands and can be assembled and dissembled. But, dissembling them after they are assembled is quite difficult.

More About Promise Rings

These rings are more significantly used as pre-engagement rings; and hence, the two terms are often used interchangeably. It is a piece of jewelry given by a lover to his beloved as a promise that he will be with her forever. Exchanging promise rings is very popular among young couples.
Now, you may wonder, why not present an engagement ring, rather than a promise ring. These rings are usually exchanged by couples who are too young to get engaged or married. They can also be exchanged by lovers who cannot get engaged immediately due to certain obligations.
Promise rings are usually used to take romantic relationship a step further. Present it to your girlfriend if you are sure that she is the right person for you, and you wish to spend your entire life with her!
Promise rings can be worn on either of the ring fingers. Usually rings for marriage are worn on the left ring finger and are replaced by engagement or wedding ring.
You have to be sure of your own feelings and commitment before you present a ring to your girlfriend. It is advisable to give the ring to your girlfriend in person, as it will help to avoid misinterpretations. If it is not possible, attach a brief note that will clear your intentions.
Remember, with a promise ring, you make a promise for a lifetime. Never consider it a momentary phase. This will save your girlfriend from a heartbreak or broken expectations. Presenting a promise ring to your beloved is a positive and higher step towards having a beautiful and lovely life together! So, go for it if you think it's worth it. Good luck!