When you are shopping for the ring you wish to give your special someone, the stock at the jewelers may just not be right. You want the ring to be perfect and to represent the woman and your love for her. The ring should be her size, her personality, and her taste.

The jewelers may have some fine options, but finding out what you like and dislike about the rings before going in to build your own is the best way to ensure a hit with your girlfriend. Combining several trends into one ring might be the best option, or you may opt for a more traditional approach and go for something less showy.

Whatever yours and her taste might be, the first thing to consider is the color of the metal. Do you want the yellow or white look? When you choose white you have the option of white gold, silver, or platinum and the difference is often the price. Consider how much you want to spend on building your own engagement ring and go from there.

Choose the shape of the diamonds and the setting of the ring depending on the amount you want to spend, and what styles she likes. When you know what she likes this choice is fairly easy. When you do not you can simply ask her family or look at her jewelry she already owns. This could be a clear indication of what she wants most.