If you're looking for a delicate ring, a smaller carat might achieve the look more than a larger carat.

While carat is used to refer to the diamond's size, it actually refers to the gem's weight. Two diamonds can weigh the same, but appear to be two different sizes, depending on how they're cut.

And you'd like to stay away from them completely.

Their birth stone might have special meaning.

Like moissanite, which is a stone made of a durable mineral called silicon carbide. Learn more about it here.

Because, before this moment, a "shank" only meant something in the context of prison.

To save money, prioritize what's more important (like a really clean cut or incredible clarity).

Is a classic round in order? Or maybe a romantic marquise?

A spread diamond is wider than it is tall, meaning it looks bigger than it actually is.

Very pretty

This is the part where they hand you that cool monocle-type thing to look at the stone. But now you know what you're looking for!

Find out if they have an allergy to certain metals because, well, that would be awkward. Also, some are more durable than others.

Since you're not paying for a diamond and all that jazz

The bypass style is kind of modern while the cathedral feels very Kate Middleton.

Maybe a lot of stones around the band? Or maybe just a few?

Or you might just want to keep it simple.

And don't stress! You can always be super sweet and suggest adding one as part of an anniversary.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alisoncaporimo/put-a-diagram-on-it