The 6 most common engagement ring mistakes, according to a jeweler

Whether you’re clandestinely shopping or dictating to your S.O. exactly what you want, choosing the right ring can be as hard as choosing “the one.” After all, you’re supposed to wear that thing ‘till death does you part.

So we tracked on down Stephanie Gottlieb of New York City’s SG Fine Jewelry to find out the most common mistakes she sees customers make when looking for engagement rings. Here’s what she told us. (Also, if you love all things sparkly, do yourself a favor and follow the lady on Instagram.)

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