Is a Pink Diamond Engagement Ring Right for Your Fiancee?

So you've decided to pop the question - congratulations! One of the toughest decisions you have to make is what kind of engagement ring to get. Besides having to choose the size of the diamond and the kind of metal you will use for the setting, you also need to decide whether to buy a clear, colorless diamond, or a pink diamond engagement ring.

Colored Diamond Engagement Rings Today

Diamond engagement rings come in a variety of colors these days, like canary yellow, emerald green, ruby red, and orange. A pink diamond engagement ring is among the most popular colored stones today.

Why is pink so popular? The popularity of the pink diamond engagement ring can be traced to 2002, when actor Ben Affleck got engaged to actress/singer Jennifer Lopez, and gave her a six carat pink diamond engagement ring. Although the couple never married, and each eventually married someone else, the world took note of how beautiful pink diamond engagement rings are, and they have grown in popularity ever since.

How Much Will a Pink Diamond Engagement Ring Cost?

You're probably wondering whether you can afford a pink diamond engagement ring for you fiancée. Colored diamonds are rarer than clear diamonds, so, carat for carat, a pink diamond will cost more than a clear diamond. Visit your local engagement ring jeweler and ask the customer service specialists there to show you a range of pink diamond engagement rings so you can see if there is a ring that fits your budget.

Does Your Fiancée Want a Pink Diamond Engagement Ring?

Before you invest in a pink diamond, be sure it is what your fiancée wants. Many women have dreamed of getting married since they were young girls, and have talked about their wedding plans with their family and friends, even when they didn't have a boyfriend. One way to find out whether a pink diamond engagement ring will please your fiancée is to talk to her mother, her sisters, or her girlfriends about the kind of engagement ring she wants.

Of course, the disadvantage of doing this is that whoever you talk to will know in advance that you are going to ask her to marry you. If you want to be sure to keep the engagement a surprise, you should only discuss a pink diamond engagement ring with someone whom you can be sure will keep the secret.