By Gary A.
Edited by Brian M.
Published Aug 8, 2024
Edited on Dec 6, 2024
Virtual ring try-ons let you preview stunning engagement rings on your hand without leaving home—explore how this tool can make your shopping experience seamless.
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Online, you can do pretty much anything you can do in real life. When it comes to planning a proposal, you can find a proposal location, your ‘fit, the photographer, and, of course, the ring of her dreams all without leaving the comfort of your couch. At WillYou, we know better than most how to ensure that the online ring-buying experience is as strong as possible.
Finding a beautiful diamond is a more involved process than a lot of first-time shoppers realize, but, with our Jeweler AI, we have overcome the old obstacles and made it possible for shoppers to make a really strong, informed decision, all online.
Then again, our powers have limits. We cannot make it possible for you and your partner to try on the ring and see the diamond in person before you commit. What we can do, however, is what we do best: deploying the most advanced technology to make ring buying a breeze, and ensure you don’t walk away with anything less than the very best.
A big part of that lies in our virtual ring try-ons…
Before we dive deeper into the specifics, here are some practical tips to help guide your decision-making process:
Now that you’ve got these practical tips, use Jeweler AI below to find the perfect engagement ring that suits your style and budget:
In the past, when shopping from brick-and-mortar jewelry stores was more common, buyers had the advantage of being able to see the ring before buying it. Of course, it was never really as simple as being able to invite your partner into the store to try on the ring and make sure it fit, that the diamond looked right on their finger, and that the design was comfortable… Why? Because, for most people, the engagement ring was always intended to be a surprise.
After all, it’s very hard to keep a secret proposal secret when your fiancé-to-be is standing right next to you in the jewelry store.
Nevertheless, buyers found a way. Either they would bring a friend or relative into the store with them who could try the ring on instead of their partner, ask the jeweler to model the ring, or they would take a more modern route and ask their partner to be part of the ring buying process.
When everything moved online, things got a little bit more complicated. Although it’s possible to buy almost anything online, some things really do demand more care and thought than others. When it comes to a purchase as unique as a diamond ring, entrusting all that emotional significance to a screen was a little trickier. Still, buying a diamond ring online just makes sense – provided you pick the right site.
That’s where the virtual try-on becomes even more convenient than a real-life jewelry store. With virtual try-on, buyers could test drive their chosen ring on a few different photos of their partner’s finger, checking the dimensions and the overall look – often, without even giving the game away. So long as you have a picture of your fiancé’s hand somewhere on your phone, you can test the ring
Trying on a ring virtually is almost as easy as trying on a ring in real life. All you need to make it work is a good, clear photo of your partner’s hand. When you reach our virtual try-on, you simply upload that image and let us do the rest.
Behind the scenes, artificial intelligence will map out the image, and figure out the dimensions so that, when the image of the ring is overlayed, it is proportional. A virtual wouldn’t be useful if it made the diamond look three times bigger than it will look in person, or the band 50% skinnier.
This is why it’s very important to choose a site that invests in its online shopping experience. Some basic virtual try-on models won’t do a very good job of ensuring that the proportions are right, which can really mislead buyers. At WillYou, we like to think of ourselves as being a little (a lot) more advanced than that.
There are so many reasons why we’re excited to offer a virtual ring try-on to our customers. Here are just a few…
There are so many reasons why buying an engagement ring online is better than buying an engagement ring in person. Buying a ring in person means setting aside a substantial amount of time – sometimes across a few different appointments – to go and review your options in person. It means figuring out the world of diamond buying and ring design on the fly, in a busy shop without the benefits of time and privacy on your side.
Buying a ring online is just more convenient. It’s simpler, gives you time to think things through, allows you to learn at your own pace, and gives you space to experiment with different design styles and figure out exactly what it is your partner will want.
Virtual ring try-on just makes things even more convenient. It overcomes the issue of not being able to picture the ring like you can in person, and gives you a new perspective – one that any buyer does need.
There are no limits on how many diamonds you can try on virtually. Online, you tend to get a much bigger range of options to try, and, with the power of virtual try-on, every single one of your options will fit perfectly. You also aren’t limited by opening and closing hours, the length of your lunch break, or how long your shopping buddy can stand looking at diamond after diamond after diamond…
As the old saying goes, ‘It takes a village!’ Well, they might not have been talking about engagement rings when they coined it, but it’s certainly the case that a lot of people are able to offer a useful perspective as you’re narrowing down your choices.
With virtual try-on, you’re not limited by the number of people you can fit in a jewelry store. You can share the image with as many people as you want, to get as many opinions as you want, all without running here, there, and everywhere.
If you don’t want to be traditional about it, you can also share the image with your partner. They can see how the ring will look on their hand, and help point you in the right direction.
For all their convenience, using them perfectly may not be second nature. Here’s what you need to know…
Virtual try-on is a real game changer for engagement ring shoppers. If you’re worried about not being able to see the diamond in person, then being able to sample the ring on your partner’s finger is not only a great way to ensure that it’s the right size and shape for them and that the ring design fits their style, but it’s also a great way to take the diamond on a test run without letting the secret slip to your partner.
Make sure you take advantage!
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