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The ring selfie has evolved into more than just a dazzling photo of your engagement ring catching the perfect light on a beautiful day. Ring selfies have become a non-traditional engagement announcement to distant family members, acquaintances, and interested observers on social media.
An engagement announcement, whether formal or informal, deserves time and attention to detail (just think: this image will sit on your Instagram feed, visible to all, until archived or deleted with your profile). When constructing the perfect ring selfie, you should accept nothing short of perfection.
You are well on your way to a picture-perfect ring selfie in just 5 steps! If you find yourself lacking creativity deciding on the backdrop or fine detailing of your engagement ring selfie, we offer you a few of our favorites for inspiration.
The Perfect Ring Selfie in 5 Steps
Step #1: Manicure Those Nails
The best compliment to any engagement ring style is a flawless manicure. Before you snap a ring selfie suitable for your feed, treat yourself to a relaxing at-home manicure or a blissful pampering at the salon.
Whether you prefer a long, almond shape or a short, tidy natural nail, a manicure lends that perfect finishing touch to your ring selfie. While you’re at it, whip out our favorite bottle of hand lotion for a good lather before you snap your photo. Make sure to remove your engagement ring before you apply lotion or cuticle oil to avoid dulling your diamond’s sparkle for the picture.
Step #2: Choose a Backdrop
The next step to achieve the perfect ring selfie is to choose a suitable backdrop.
Do you want to capture the brilliance of your engagement ring against the scenic landscape of your proposal location? Would you rather stage a more formal backdrop with carefully curated props for your ring selfie? Or do you want a more polished, engagement photo-style ring selfie featuring your fiance?
Whatever your preference, the opportunities are limitless. This is an opportunity to reflect your personality, capture a special moment from your proposal, and of course, show off that dazzling new rock on your engagement ring finger!
Step #3: Play with Light Until You Get it Right
A ring selfie is an opportunity to reveal the layered beauty of your new rock. The best ring selfies effectively reveal center stone sparkle, clarity, and the scintillating fire created by the delicate facets.
Natural light is the best option for every center stone. A cheerful, sunny day will enhance the appearance of your diamond’s facets while an overcast day will diffuse the light beautifully to create a clear, bright white appearance. If you live near the ocean, a lake, or a river, capturing your ring selfie by a large body of water will enhance diamond brilliance.
Avoid artificial, dim, or yellow light while taking your selfie; this type of light will dull your diamond’s sparkle or make it look less clear. In addition, the camera flash can “blow out” your center stone making it appear drab, so avoid using the flash on your camera when possible.
Step #4: Fine-Tune the Details
While instinct may lead you to fully extend and flatten your fingers to capture a perfect top-down view of your engagement ring, a natural, relaxed bend of your fingers will add dimension to your photo. In addition, this natural bend will bring your engagement ring closer to the camera making it appear larger. Play with your hand positioning to see what works best for you!
Pro Tip: if you have an emerald or Asscher cut engagement ring, avoid an ultra close-up view of the center stone table; these cuts reveal inclusions and imperfections more prominently than others.
Step #5: Adjust the Focus
After you have manicured both your hand and ideal backdrop, chosen the perfect lighting, and comfortable hand positioning, it is time to snap your picture.
Pro Tip: make sure to focus the frame on your engagement ring to avoid blurring your center stone.
Ring Selfie Ideas
Whether you prefer a staged ring selfie with all sorts of bells and whistles or an in-the-moment post-proposal shot, there are so many ways to capture the beauty of your engagement ring.
The details of your picture-perfect ring selfie are largely based on your personal preferences and tastes. If you find yourself in a ring selfie creative block, the following examples may help spark a bout of inspiration or ignite something fit for your lifestyle.
Stage a Backdrop
Do you have a specific aesthetic or a monochromatic Instagram feed to maintain? A staged ring selfie allows you to incorporate little design details that reveal your personal style and align with your existing color palette while showcasing that stunning bling you now wear on your ring finger.
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Use Your Proposal Spot as the Background
Are the scenic views from your proposal spot as breathtaking as your diamond engagement ring? Use that beautiful landscape as the backdrop for your ring selfie! This type of selfie allows you to capture both the beauty of your engagement ring and the magical spot where your partner popped the question.
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Shout Out to Your Fiance
While you want your engagement ring to sit center stage in your ring selfie, you can add a layer of romance to your picture by featuring your fiance. A little hand-holding action can create a beautifully romantic image that looks good in your Instagram feed and on a carefully curated gallery wall.
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Capture the Passion of the Moment
Take the passion up to 100 with a dreamy ring selfie featuring you, your significant other, and your stunning engagement ring. While this is technically not a ring selfie, you can see how the eye is drawn to the beautiful engagement ring in the example above.
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1.10 ct Emerald Cut Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Cheers to Love
What is better than an engagement ring selfie and a margarita? Nothing, that was a rhetorical question. Capture an organic engagement ring selfie while sipping a beverage at your favorite dinner spot. While natural light is best to capture the brilliance of your center stone, the soft lighting of a restaurant can make your diamond appear more romantic and feminine.
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Cushion Cut Moissanite Double Halo Engagement Ring
The Perfect Ring Selfie with the Perfect Engagement Ring
At Lauren B, we offer engagement rings in countless styles, settings, and center stone options. If you or your partner have a specific style in mind, you can work with one of our design consultants to create the custom engagement ring of your dreams.
You can browse our full assortment of engagement rings, or complete our custom design form to begin the process of a custom engagement ring design.
Tag your ring selfies with @laurenbjewelry or email clients@laurenb.com to be featured on our clients’ page or maybe even our Instagram!