The best way to do this is by asking around. Find some married friends and see where they got their engagement rings. There are always the old reliable jewelry stores, like Tiffany's, but don't feel pressured to go there. The most important thing is to make sure the jeweler is a member of the American Gem Corporation (AGC). This is a must! Otherwise, you might as well buy your engagement ring from Crazy Carl on the corner, whose display stand consists of a briefcase on a snack tray. By the way, when you are in the store, try to use professional lingo--terms like "point" or "VVS2" that are discussed below. This behavior will make the merchant more likely to take you seriously. After all, (s)he might think that you did some research on a classy website before your purchase.
