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Is It Time to Upgrade Your Engagement Ring?

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Marriage is a lifelong partnership that begins with one person proposing to another. Whatever changes you've made in your job, home, or family, one thing is certain: you've gone through them together.

You and your partner have overcome many obstacles in life. An engagement ring has been on your finger the entire time.

Upgrading your engagement ring is a wonderful way to demonstrate how your love has grown. How do you select a new ring? If you decide to keep the old ring, how can you upgrade the diamond while preserving its sentimental value?

Wrong Ring, Right Time

We know from years of experience that people looking for the perfect ring go to great lengths to get it right the first time. Nonetheless, we understand that even the best-laid plans can go wrong from time to time. People also learn, grow, and change over time. An upgrade may be all that is required to perfect a wedding set.

Is it reasonable to upgrade your engagement ring at this point in your life if it wasn't the right one at the time of your proposal or isn't the right one now? Regardless of how much you adore your ring, perhaps a little something extra would make it truly unique to you. You shouldn't be careless with something as important as your engagement ring, right? And you should not be afraid to make a change in order to improve your overall enjoyment of such a unique and emotionally charged symbol.

The Financial Situation Has Changed

It is not uncommon for people to become engaged in their twenties, and as a result, many couples marry when their finances are modest and their incomes are low.

It's possible that when you proposed, you didn't have the budget for the dream ring. Your earnings have increased over time, allowing you to have more disposable income. What if you put your money back into your ring and transformed it?

If you have a larger budget, you may want to keep your current style but opt for a larger carat diamond.

With a higher quality, larger, or better engagement ring, you can reignite your newly engaged excitement. While it will always be a reminder of your love, with a few changes, it can be transformed into the ring of your dreams.

Your Personality Has Changed

Almost all of us wore clothing that we would not wear today five years ago. We'd rather forget some of our hairstyles. Completely natural. It's also possible that the ring you chose years ago is no longer in style.

There are so many styles to choose from that it can be difficult to choose one to adorn your finger for the rest of your life. Start with your ring if you're updating it because it no longer fits your personality.

Consider pavé-style bands for added opulence, or a Super Ideal round cut diamond for added radiance.

Couples on a tight budget can keep the center stone but change the setting. This can dramatically improve the appearance of the ring without costing a fortune. When you switch a yellow gold solitaire ring to a platinum split-shank ring, the ring's appearance changes dramatically.

Most jewelers do not provide upgrades for designer brand rings. Many factors contribute to this, but the main one is that designers' collections are constantly updated, so certain pieces aren't always upgradeable.

Celebrate a Milestone

You can reflect on marriage and its role in your life together when you upgrade your engagement ring. You're in for an exciting, romantic adventure. In the same way that your original engagement ring symbolized the start of your marriage, this new and improved ring can symbolize the progression of your marriage.

People frequently upgrade during anniversary celebrations and milestone birthdays. It's similar to renewing your vows, as it allows you to relive one of the most important moments in your relationship.

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