Her ring is the decision of a lifetime… The traditional engagement ring has two components: the diamond and its setting. The star of the show is the center diamond. The fashion cycles of yellow gold, white gold or platinum change throughout your lifetime, but the diamond, as the saying goes, is forever.

How Much Should I Invest?
Tradition says two months’ salary is the starting point and from there you invest as your heart and your budget allows. Since this is a once in a lifetime purchase, your most important considerations should be quality and value.

We provide this guide with the hope of assisting you in choosing the perfect ring for your bride to be. Our goal is to help you choose an engagement ring setting she'll love, and decide on the right combination of diamond size and quality to make her dreams come true.

Choosing the Perfect Ring

Too surprise her or not to surprise her that is the question. If your decision is to surprise her, then we’ll show you how to create a list of the points you'll need to know before you begin shopping, as well as some secret tools for discovering her ring size as well as her personal desires for her engagement ring.more...

Choosing the Perfect Diamond
At Karat we believe that knowledge is power and that an informed customer will better understand and have a deeper appreciation for our high standards of quality and service. We further believe that our customers should have a full understanding of what they're buying so that they are confident that investing with Karat is the right decision.more...

Choosing the Perfect Jeweler

Jewelry is for a lifetime, so you should be as careful choosing your jeweler as you were in choosing your bride. Consider the purchases you are likely to make throughout your life: the birthdays, anniversaries and all the special celebrations ahead of you. At Karat, we want to walk this journey together with you and be your trusted advisor and friend. Learn what to look for, and you'll be sure to choose the perfect jeweler.more...

How Did He Propose?

This is the story she will recall thousands of times… So let’s make it a good one… We look forward to reading how you "popped the question". Once you have proposed, return to share your own proposal experience and invite others to share your story. If you’re seeking inspiration please read those that have gone before and leave your insight. more...