4 Basic Mistakes People Make When Buying a

Your engagement ring just might be the meaningful piece of jewelry you'll ever own. It could also be the biggest investment piece you'll acquire, so careful consideration should go into its purchase. While we've covered the pros and cons of every engagement ring style, today we thought we'd share a few more dos and don'ts.

In fact, after recently catching up with Stephanie Gottlieb, a private jeweler and designer in NYC, it became clear that many (but not all, of course) consider the size (often one carat or higher) to be of high importance in the narrowing-down process. And as a result, shoppers will sometimes make basic mistakes when trying to find The (Big) One.

While size really doesn't matter, we're taking a deeper dive into the matter below. Keep scrolling to learn more about the common misconceptions about buying a large engagement ring, courtesy of Gottlieb. Plus, shop a variety of rings at every size if you're ready to bite the bullet and purchase that dream style. Or, you know, screenshot and send over as a hint to your S.O.