Engagement Ring shopping can seem intimidating. Although a momentous occasion, it can also be a daunting experience, especially if you're stepping into this world for the first time. With so many options available, it's natural to feel overwhelmed. It is becoming very popular for couples to come in together to shop, and this is a great idea to know exactly what she wants. When you both participate in this process, you can ensure that the ring you choose is a perfect reflection of your partner's style and taste. At BC Clark, our experts are skilled in making this a collaborative and meaningful experience. We'll guide you through the extensive range of options, from proposal-ready rings to fully customizable ones. But even if you are shopping alone or together, we have the team of experts you want in your corner when starting this process.

1. Making an Appointment

First and foremost, let's make an appointment at your favorite store. Select your dedicated associate and complete the preference sheet to ensure that we are fully prepared with a selection of exquisite rings when you arrive for your appointment.
When you arrive at BC Clark for your appointment, you'll be greeted by our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our associates are well-versed in the art of fine jewelry and are passionate about helping you find the perfect engagement ring. They will take the time to get to know you, your preferences, and your budget, ensuring that the options they present align with your vision.

2. Proposal Ready or Custom

Along with our proposal ready rings that you can purchase right on the spot, we also can customize with almost any brand to create your perfect ring. From shape, metal, color to clarity, our bridal sales experts will be able to make anything you are envisioning. Building you the ring you have always dreamed of. At our Classen Curve and Northpark locations, we offer the advantage of 3D printing technology, allowing you to create a physical model of your ring for a firsthand look and feel before proceeding with the actual production.

Our proposal ready rings also are all pre-set with center-stone diamonds. Matched by our experts, these rings are paired with the perfect diamond to your mount.

3. What Shape/Cut You Want

If you know what your significant other wants in terms of diamond shape, that helps focus the engagement ring hunt immensely. Among the well-liked engagement ring styles, you'll find round, princess, oval, pear, cushion, and emerald cuts. The round shape remains a classic and enduring selection, while the princess cut presents a square shape with pointed corners, evoking an elegant aesthetic. The oval shape exudes elegance, and the pear shape combines the simplicity of a round cut with the distinctive allure of a marquise shape. The cushion cut boasts gentle, rounded edges, and the emerald cut is recognized for its elongated, rectangular form. Trying on all of these shapes are very helpful in narrowing down the exact one you are looking for.

4. Choose a Metal

Conventionally, engagement rings (and wedding bands) have been crafted from yellow gold, white gold, silver, or platinum. However, recently rose gold has gained popularity as a contemporary alternative. Choosing a metal is easy, if you know what your significant other wears most often. If she mixes metal, this might be something you have to ask them about or pay attention to before choosing the metal color.

5. Carat Size

Go into your shopping experience with a budget in mind. Knowing what you can afford and what she likes, makes a huge difference in choosing a ring. Having a clear understanding of your financial boundaries and your partner's preferences can significantly impact your ring selection. Certain individuals favor a larger gemstone over one with a whiter appearance, whereas others prioritize the utmost clarity in a diamond, regardless of its carat size. It's important to consider these factors before visiting us to explore or try on engagement rings.

6. Quality of the Cut and Clarity

And of course the five C’s according to BC Clark.

CUT

The true beauty of a diamond is revealed by being properly cut and faceted. The angle between any two facets must be accurate to within very small tolerances to bring out the full fire and brilliance. Symmetry and polish are also critical to the sparkle in a diamond. BC Clark diamonds must pass our rigid standards for cutting before they are chosen.

COLOR

A diamond’s color is measured by body color or interior color, not the surface rainbow of reflected light. Unlike most diamonds that have a slight tinge of yellow color, a BC Clark diamond that falls within our color range of colorless or near-colorless is truly rare and exhibits a clarity of true white color and sparkle seldom seen today.

CLARITY

Clarity refers to the degree to which the diamond is free of inclusions and impurities – often referred to as feathers, including crystals, clouds, or carbon spots. Our diamond experts will explain the differences, why the typical BC Clark diamond falls in the upper ranges of clarity, and how that results in greater sparkle.

CARAT

Each diamond is accurately and meticulously measured by carat weight. 100 points equal one carat, therefore 50 points equal exactly one-half carat or .50 carat. It is important to note that due to the extreme rarity of larger diamonds, as the diamond size gets larger, the price per carat increases at a much greater rate. For example, a one-carat diamond of equal quality to a one-half-carat diamond will cost three or four times as much, rather than twice as much.

CLARK

BC Clark is the name that assures you the highest levels of trust and reliability that have been built and maintained by a family-owned company doing business in Oklahoma for over 125 years.

We will guide you with diamond expertise and match you with your perfect natural diamond stone. Our team trains continuously to attain the highest ethical and educational training standards. Our goal is a lifelong relationship with our customers.

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Each store has a very unique selection different to one another. Come in to all three of our BC Clark locations and discover from thousands of our engagement rings we have.