Good Tips When Shopping For An Engagement Ring: Ask friends for a referral only if you're impressed with the quality of her ring. Make sure that your jeweler has an accredited education of at least one year in the field of jewelry/gemology. Insist on seeing at least three diamonds within the size catagory of choice. Always pay a little extra for a well cut diamond and a custom made ring. The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. Good luck!