Revised and updated! Engagement & Wedding Rings takes the fear and anxiety out of buying an engagement or wedding ring, restoring the romance and the magic of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Inside Engagement & Wedding Rings, you'll find everything you need to know to select, buy and enjoy ... to truly experience the wonder and excitement that should be part of finding-or creating that "perfect" ring. Engagement & Wedding Ringsis filled with useful information to help you make the right choice, including: • Romantic traditions behind engagement and wedding rings. • How to select the right design and style for you. • Tricks to get what you want on a budget. • Steps to compare prices properly. • How to select the perfect bridal pearls. • The latest cuts, ring styles and designs. • Secrets to differences in diamonds and colored gemstones that may appear to be the same quality. • How to select your jeweler, appraiser and insurer. • What to do to protect yourself against fraud and misrepresentation-what to ask and what to get in writing.
