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An Open Letter - from: GEM HUNT to: Men Buying Engagement Rings

8/24/2016

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5 tips on how to buy an engagement ring, GEM HUNT

​Dudes, meet GEM HUNT. This is the place your girlfriend goes on the internet when she’s hunting down the best engagement ring styles for her secret engagement ring Pinterest page or indulging in some online hot diamond materials before moving on to her next task in Asana. Editor Catherine Cason founded GEM HUNT after becoming engaged a few years ago. She is witty, irreverent, fun, and knowledgeable so we asked her to share some sage advice with you.


Dear Men,

Congratulations, you are looking to get engaged. I will be straight with you being engaged is awesome — all champagne bubbles and fun. That said,
 your gut is right — wedding planning sucks. My two cents — get it over with as fast as possible. The good news is marriage is awesome. Knowing you are moving forward in life with a united partner is an amazing feeling.

Now the tough stuff — to get in engaged you have a buy a ring and I am here as a card carrying diamond ring aficionado to walk you through the most important things I learned throughout the process of getting engaged:

One, I am going to let you in on a little secret. Most women, if asked, want a 2-3 carat diamond. If saving for that 3 carat diamond is going to take you until 2071, then don’t wait that long. Men underestimate that a smaller, more heartfelt but sooner proposal is always better. Plus, your future wife is in it for the long game and you can always buy her that 3 carat rock in the future.

Two, I know popular culture has permeated the myth that if you are a real man you should make one of the largest purchases of your life without any consultation — that is a myth and 100% a bad idea. Please ask a mom, family member or your bride to be herself what styles are best. Trust me, engagement rings are very personal and you want to make sure that you get the right one and the best way to do that is to get some specific input about her tastes.

Three, you bought the ring. The first thing to do is not to propose. You heard me, please go make sure you have it insured first. I know that ring is burning a hole in your pocket but trust me everyone will sleep better knowing it is insured.

Four, the proposal. Here is where surprises are generally a good idea. It’s mostly true — women like a romantic proposal but let me be clear this does not mean it needs to be c o m p l i c a t e d. A little thoughtfulness goes a long and way. A woman loves knowing that her future husband cared about the little details on the day they got engaged.


Five, we have to prepare you — this is does not mean you are done with diamond purchases in this lifetime! There are wedding bands, “push presents”, birthday, and holiday gifts! Diamonds are always a good idea and my preferred way to mark a special occasion or memory.

Yours Truly, 
Catherine Cason
​Editor for GEM HUNT
PSSSST: Ladies, check out GEM HUNT's Instagram for some super hot diamond materials. 
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Andria link
8/24/2016 10:49:43 am

LOVE THIS! Very important that men have some guidance in the process!

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