For most men, proposing to the love of your life will be an exciting but extremely nerve-wracking experience! There are so many things to get right – the time, the place, the speech. For those who wish to make a beautiful romantic gesture, there is a lot of planning that goes into "popping the question". Many women dream of their engagement and wedding for much of their lives, so it is important that their partner lives up to these dreams!
One of the hardest aspects of proposing to a lady is choosing the engagement ring. There are countless options out there, however the most traditional and popular is the diamond ring. This is a timeless and classic piece of jewellery that will be treasured for years to come and passed down through the family. The significance of the diamond ring dates back to the Middle Ages, when it became fashionable for the very rich to give a diamond ring to signify an engagement. In modern times diamond rings can be much more affordable, with a style and price to suit almost everybody.
However, what do you do if you want to give your partner something truly special and unique to mark your engagement? It is an emerging trend for men around the world to buy one or more loose diamonds and design a beautiful and unique ring for the woman in their life. The trend started to grow in popularity after it was revealed that actor Brad Pitt designed the rings for his highly publicised wedding to Jennifer Aniston.
Since then men from all walks of life have sought to make the special occasion even more special with a diamond ring of their own design. This is something that, with a bit of careful planning, you can achieve yourself. The result will be something that reflects your partner’s tastes perfectly, while also showing that you have an intimate knowledge of her personality and what she likes.
How do I go about designing my own diamond ring?
There are several ways you can approach designing your diamond ring. The first step is to decide what sort of diamond you would like in the ring and to arrange to purchase it as a loose diamond.
If you already have design experience you can do your own sketches containing the loose diamonds. If you have no design experience it is best to take your idea to a professional jewellery designer and work with them on creating the perfect diamond ring out of your loose diamonds. A professional designer will work with you to create something that is a true reflection of your partner.
Once you have finalised a design that you are happy with, it is time to take it to a jeweller and have the loose diamonds set in your design. You should thoroughly research the jewellers in your area to ensure that you take your design to the right person for the job. Different jewellers have different specialties, so you should confirm that the jeweller you hire has a lot of experience with setting the type of loose diamond that you have and the type of diamond ring that you have designed.
The final result will be something that is truly unique. When you propose to your partner it will be all the more special when you present a ring that you designed yourself, something that you put a lot of thought and hard work into.
About the Author
Caroline Melkonian is the Director of Diamonds by Moonlight. She
has completed her Associate Diploma of Business (Marketing) at Holmesglen TAFE and
Retail Diamond Consultancy course at the Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA).
With more than 10 years of experience in diamond industry has helped many people
save money and achieve their dream of obtaining a diamond and turning it into their
desired piece of jewellery. Diamonds by Moonlight is a company that prides itself
on Quality, Honesty, Reliability and Trust. For more information, visit www.diamondmoonlight.com.au