It’s officially engagement season so that means it’s time to get those nails done and be prepared for anything! Getting engaged is the first step in the most exciting time of your life. Soon you’ll be picking out dresses and tasting cake options with your fiancé. But before that you need to pick a ring! With so many different gemstones, sizes, and styles to pick from, how do you know which ring is best for you? Here are 5 types of engagement rings matched for your lifestyle:

1. Bezel Rings

Bezel rings encircle the gemstone in a metal frame to protect the gemstone. This gives the gemstone an additional layer of dimension and most importantly protection! Having a bezel setting around your gemstone shields it from chipping or breaking. This type of ring is perfect for brides who want a minimalistic ring that is not too flashy. And for brides who live an active lifestyle and don’t want to worry about breaking their ring!

2. Cathedral Rings

Cathedral style rings emulate a traditional and classic look as it mirrors the architecture of a cathedral. The gemstone on this ring is held higher by arches of metal so the stone appears larger and draws more attention. Although this is a more traditional style, there are a lot of ways to make it unique! You can vary the degree of your arch or even split your arch into two smaller arches. There are a lot of possibilities to match this ring to your own tastes while still keeping its timeless style. This type of ring is ideal for a bride who wants a traditional style but can still put her own creative spin on the ring.

3. Cluster Rings

Cluster rings are a group of tiny gemstones placed together to appear as one. The smaller gemstones work together to compliment each other and achieve that extra sparkle. Cluster rings can be a lot less expensive because you are not buying a large gemstone. The gemstones can be placed in any cluster to create a design as simple as a circle or as unique as a flower. Cluster rings are perfect for brides who are on a budget, but still want a design that will dazzle everyone who notices it!

4. Three Stone Ring

The three stone ring combines gemstones together to tell a story. Each stone represents a different part of you and your partner's relationship. It could be the past, present, and future; or three characteristics of your relationship that you cherish. Brides can make this ring unique whether it is choosing the stone, the sizes, shape, or meaning, this ring has a lot of room for customization. This type of ring is perfect for sentimental brides who want a ring that means more than an engagement.

5. Vintage and Antique Rings

There are a lot of different styles of vintage and antique rings that each represents a specific time of the past. From Victorian to Art Deco, each of these rings is unique and full of character you won’t be able to find in a new ring. Another advantage of these rings is the older the ring was the less likely it is to have caused harm to those who mined it. These rings are for brides who want a one of a kind ring that holds with it a piece of history and ethical responsibility.

Ready to pop the question? If you haven’t, take a look out our previous blog for proposal ideas~

Say 'YES' to the Ring