One of the favorite pieces of jewelry is the engagement ring. Watching future grooms and brides dive into the world of diamond rings trying to find the perfect symbol of their love. As romantic as that sounds the thought of endless glass cases and an overwhelming number of choices is enough to bring the average individual to tears. A male friend of mine asked me to address the basics he should consider when looking at a ring for his future bride. In this blog, I will address the two very basic characteristics of a diamond ring that someone should consider when looking into this lifelong investment. Starting to look for an engagement ring? That's exciting! The first place I would start looking for a diamond is Blue Nile . Especially if you are here locally in Phoenix, Arizona. You can start getting an idea of what kind of stone you want and they are an amazing place to buy from because you can get all of the stones GIA certified, which is something you will want to do. ...