Congratulations on your engagement! We are more than certain you have a wonderful story to tell! All engagement stories are different and special in their own way- but one common thread in every engagement (at least for the most part) is a shiny, sparkly, he’s got me now- diamond engagement ring. Sigh.
Most often, the ring is presented to the bride-to-be at the time the proposal takes place. However these days, with couples juggling careers and student loans- the ring is sometimes put off until a later stage of the engagement when the couple is ready to “make things official”. Regardless of when the ring is presented, there is no denying that the mere thought of its existence is a fabulous thing! Maybe even the best part of the entire process! (Well, aside from the promise you are making to each other- that trumps a diamond. It does. Really).
Ok, so since I’m probably not going to be able to convince you that your promise of unity is in any way better than a diamond- I’ll just move on. Now we all know the basics- and of course we’d be paying attention to the Four C’s (cut, color, clarity and carat), but what about the style and design of our rings? This aspect of the ring selection is very personal.
The engagement ring (as well as the wedding ring) symbolizes a pact made by the couple for lifelong commitment and love. So, rather than shuffling through a variety of glass cases showcasing readymade settings-why not design and create the ring of your dreams-a ring that is 100% your own. Don’t worry, it is actually very easy to do, and you’d be surprised how much money you can save by creating your own ring.
Not sure where to begin? Keep reading Mama’s blog, over the next few days we will be posting a step by step guide to creating your own engagement ring!
As always, I would love to hear from you. If you have thought about designing your own ring, or know someone who has- send me a comment and tell Mama about it!
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