Have you and your significant other been thinking about taking the next step together? Maybe you’ve started to talk about life as a married couple. As you begin to plan your future together, take as a couple. For many couples, one of the first steps in this process is going ring shopping together. But this can be an intimidating process, especially if the jeweler begins using confusing terminology and referencing grading scales you’ve never heard of before. What is a carat, anyway? And who knew there were so many different cuts for a diamond? Ring shopping should be a fun, exciting and rewarding experience for the two of you to share. Rather than have your experience spoiled by confusion about the ins and outs of engagement rings, why not do a little research before you go out? It might even be a good idea to bring a cheat sheet with you, with some of the most important information written on it. To help you out and get you started on