Most couple’s make two important and high value purchases during their lifetime which are buying a home and finding the ideal engagement rings. It’s also highly probable that your engagement ring is your first serious jewelry.

How Much Money can you spend?

Jewelers are businesses and ultimately have sales people to sell the more attractive, expensive and profitable ring. I am sure if you followed this logic that you wouldn’t be disappointed although realistically you can only buy the best of what you can afford. 

Her Engagement Ring Style?

Picking an engagement ring might be harder than you first thought and will require many decisions as you traverse through choices and styles of available rings. Modern or traditional? Platinum or Gold?

The best advice, look at her current jewelry and perhaps take pictures then head to the jewelers and find a suitable ring. By doing this you enable the representative at the jewelers to get an idea to help suggest and give yourself an educated outlook on what to select.

The Cost is in the Stone

When buying an engagement ring you must remember that majority of its cost is in the stone. Two diamonds side by side can look near identical yet hold a ridiculous difference in price. So, you need to educate yourself and understand the cut, clarity and color.

Diamonds or Gemstones

Diamonds are forever is the marketing message portrayed by diamond sellers who consider its uniqueness, cost and strength as a symbol of eternity.

If you are looking to buy an engagement ring Winnipeg then visit www.diamondsareagirlsbestfriend.ca

How’s this for an idea – book and review your last minute accommodation on-line and support a charity of your choice while you’re doing it? Social Responsibility High on the Agenda for Kiwi Accommodation Provider

How’s this for an idea – book and review your last minute accommodation on-line and support a charity of your choice while you’re doing it?

This is the latest initiative from ShortRates.com, New Zealand’s own last minute accommodation website for Auckland Hotels and Wellington Hotels in New Zealand

“We pride ourselves on being owned by Kiwis and dedicated to Kiwis, and what better way to demonstrate this than by supporting some of New Zealand’s best-loved charities,” says Patrick Dyzell, Director of ShortRates.com

In a world-first for the travel industry, travellers can opt for 50% of their booking fee to go to a charity such as Plunket, Women’s Refuge, SPCA, City Mission or Koru Care.

“One of ShortRate’s points of difference is we have credible accommodation reviews posted on our website, and the idea with this initiative is that when you post a review, you can click a button to request that 50% of your booking fee goes to x, y or z charity,” explains Dyzell who has recnetly Also expanded to Provide Quality Accommodation at Christchurch Hotels

At a time when many charities are struggling financially, Dyzell says there has been tremendous enthusiasm from charities for the scheme.

“In the current economic climate, it’s hard for charities; they’re really struggling, so it’s great to be able to help them in whatever way we can.”

Dyzell says social responsibility is high on ShortRate’s agenda and it’s something consumers are increasingly demanding of businesses.

“Buying something in 2010 isn’t just about getting a good deal; it’s about doing good as well.”

ShortRates.com knows all about good deals as well as doing good, says Dyzell. For the past five years, they have helped Kiwis find discount accommodation at short notice.