Your proposal should be an unforgettable moment.  Here are three steps to make sure you have her perfect ring in hand when you get down on one knee:

When you go out to buy a New York engagement ring or a wedding ring in New York, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, they’re expensive, and because it’s New York, it’s even more expensive. So if I were you, I’d buy a plane ticket to Chuathbaluk, Alaska (that’s a real city), grab a hoe, and start mining for your own gold.

When you find enough ore, invest in a furnace and purify it. Do not be tempted to eat the lead byproduct. Then put it in a ring mold and you have your very own free wedding ring. Mine up a diamond and you have a New York engagement ring. Bring it back to New York and it’s your own free New York wedding ring or engagement ring, just like you always wanted.

The only problem is that the plane ticket, the furnace, and the time it would take to find ore sort of blow your profit margins, so you may as well just buy a wedding ring or diamond engagement ring in New York without all the hassle.

To do so, do not go to China Town, as everything there either contains radioactive carcinogenic metals imported illegally from Taiwan, or else smells bad and is marked as food that in all probability will kill you. You could try raiding the Federal Reserve where they have a bunch of gold and diamonds, but we all saw Die Hard With a Vengeance and we know how that one panned out.

Also, when on search for a wedding ring and/or engagement ring and/or diamond in New York, do not head to Central Park or any of the avenues immediately encircling it. You will encounter people with junk merchandise who will attempt to strap you down in a straitjacket and force you to pay them $10 to take your picture and sell it to you, or they’ll just keep you in the straitjacket and sketch you for an hour into a caricature of a mental patient and you’ll have to buy it and put it on your fridge.

So if you really want a good quality New York wedding ring or New York engagement ring, just head to the diamond district on 47th street and call it a day.

And no, I did not eat the lead byproduct.

A diamond engagement ring is really a combination of two core items: the band that holds the diamond, also known as the setting, and the center stone diamond itself. While some customers prefer building their engagement ring around a specific stone, most begin their diamond engagement ring search with a specific setting and style in mind. Below you’ll find an overview of the three basic engagement ring settings that every diamond jewelry consumer should know. So, take a moment and get acquainted!

Solitaire Engagement Ring Setting:
The solitaire engagement ring setting is the most popular setting and features one single center stone diamond set in a precious metal band. Solitaire settings offer a classic look for any bride-to-be being simple, elegant and timeless.
The quintessential solitaire setting showcases a prong-set center stone, where the diamond is held in place by 3 to 6 claws or prongs that shoot up from the band. A more contemporary solitaire setting might be a bezel set solitaire setting which embraces the diamond’s entire circumference for a cleaner, more modern look. The tension solitaire setting also offers a contemporary twist, suspending the center stone diamond between two ends of a split band.

Side Stone Engagement Ring Setting:
The side stone engagement ring adds extra sparkle to the classic solitaire engagement, featuring small accenting diamonds set on either side of the center stone. Side stone engagement rings come in all styles and designs, ranging from vintage and antique to fresh and unique. The accenting diamonds may simply line the precious metal band, or they may be specially set as part of the centerpiece diamond motif.
With the revival of the antique style engagement rings, side stone pave set diamond engagement rings have been growing in popularity. The pave set halo engagement ring is one of the most popular featuring a center stone diamond in a precious metal frame that is encrusted with diamonds. The metal frame appears to be paved with diamonds, creating a “halo” of brilliance emanating from the center stone.

Three Stone Engagement Ring Setting:
This engagement ring setting is the most unique setting of the three, and typically features three identical center stone diamonds aligned horizontally. While there are many adaptations of the three stone engagement ring that showcase a large center stone with two smaller diamonds on either side, the three stone engagement ring is still considered to be one of the standard engagement ring settings. In fact, unlike the solitaire setting and the side stone setting, the three stone engagement ring setting is believed to signify a couple’s Past, Present and Future in their journey through life. Make sure you browse through wedding rings that match your exquisite choice!

Now that you have a general understanding of the engagement rings settings on the market, you’re ready to hit the shops and do some browsing. Happy window shopping!