Replacing or Upgrading Her Diamond Engagement Ring

There are many, many dazzling options to choose from when selecting unique anniversary gifts for the woman you love. But here's one you may not have considered &ndash replacing or upgrading her diamond engagement ring.

If you were young when you became engaged, you probably chose a smaller diamond than you could afford today. Now that your spending power has increased - you may want to take this opportunity to buy her the diamond she's always dreamed of . Or, if you were able to buy a stunning diamond the first time around, you may want to consider how you could build on what she already has. (When it comes to diamonds, most women will say you can't have too many!)

It goes without saying that a woman's diamond engagement ring has a strong sentimental value, whatever the size. But that doesn't mean she wouldn't be thrilled to have a larger stone, more befitting of this time in your lives together. And it doesn't mean she has to give up that diamond that reminds her with every sparkle of the proposal you made to her back then.

Here are some options for making her diamond engagement ring even more special

Without losing the sentiment of the original diamond, you could have it reset with two other diamonds, making her original diamond the center stone or one of the side stones of a setting with multiple stones. As a three stone diamond ring , it would become a classic anniversary ring - the diamonds representing your past, present, and future together. Although, there are other equally beautiful settings that use multiple diamonds in different ways. If it's a major anniversary, consider a 5 stone diamond ring.

Another option would be to reset her original diamond as a pendant and replace the engagement diamond with a better quality or larger diamond for her to wear with her wedding band.

If she isn't the super sentimental type, she might be perfectly delighted to upgrade to a new diamond ring that makes a bigger statement. In this case, you could trade in the diamond she has toward the purchase of diffferent shape, larger or better quality stone.

How to go about upgrading the diamond engagement ring she has

If you want to preserve her original diamond, you will need to find a reputable jeweler who can custom design a new diamond ring or other piece of jewelry using her original diamond. You want to begin by making sure that you go to a jeweler you can trust. Not all jewelers do custom work, so you may have to do some research or get a referral from friends who know jewelers who create custom designed jewelry.

You may want to share some ideas of your own with the jeweler, but be sure to ask to see some sketches before you give the jeweler the go ahead. Most important, whether you are upgrading or buying additional diamonds, there are some key things you need to know about buying diamonds . You may even want to consider a branded diamond , which gives you added assurance of authenticity and beauty.

What about the element of surprise?

Obviously, you can't sneak off with her diamond engagement ring and change it without her knowing about it - especially since she may be thrilled about the idea of upgrading or exchanging the diamond she has, or not want to make any change at all.

You will need to present the idea to her and get her reaction. Many women would like to participate in the choice of jewelry and would welcome the opportunity to tell you what they'd like, share some ideas with a jewelry designer, and try on some similar pieces to see how they look.

You could say, "For our anniversary, I was thinking you might like to add some diamonds to the ring you have or upgrade to a larger stone." See what she says, and if the answer is no, then tell her you will surprise her instead. There are many beautiful anniversary gifts - especially other pieces of diamond anniversary jewelry you can select without her help.

(If you're planning on renewing wedding vows , then what better time to present her with her new and improved diamond engagement ring than during the ceremony!)