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Choose the right jeweler to design a Custom Diamond Engagement Ring

It is quite natural to feel intimidated while speaking to a highly reputed jewelry designer. However, you already have a vision for your custom diamond engagement ring and you are only going to make such a major investment once in your life. So, why not get it done right?

Your jewelry designer is an expert with years of experience, artistry, and skill. So, he will listen to what you have in mind and add his expertise to go along with your vision and create a truly special wedding ring. 

Read the tips mentioned below to ensure that your custom ring reflects exactly what you have in mind.

1. Do not create in a rush

There are plenty of options and varieties when it comes to designing a custom diamond engagement ring. Your designer will advise you to take your time since designing a custom ring takes a couple of months to reach the final result.

Experienced jewelers are accustomed to having their customers set the pace. Some customers spend a year designing their engagement ring while others have their dream ring ready in a couple of weeks. Usually, custom jewelry designers recommend scheduling at least 3 months before the engagement.

2. Budget-friendly rings

The advent of technology has made jewelry designing far more affordable. CAD-CAM, 3D printing, and online designing enable customers to create their unique pieces of jewelry. So, custom diamond engagement rings are not exclusively for the rich and famous any longer.

All you should do is be honest about what you would like to spend. A good jeweler should advise you with the best choices so that you stay within your budget. The jeweler will help you emphasize more on the aspects of the ring that are more important to you.

3. Do not get overcharged

Working with a jeweler from scratch to create a one-of-a-kind custom diamond engagement ring will be more expensive than a readymade ring. However, CADs and sketches are quite affordable. So, your designer should not overcharge you during the initial stage of the design process. 

Try to avoid too many design changes and modifications since it will increase the jeweler fees considerably. If you are not familiar with price changes, ask your jeweler to explain these things to you so that there is no misunderstanding in the end.

4. Hire a renowned custom jeweler

You should book an appointment with a few custom jewelers and not go in for the first one in sight. The process for designing a custom engagement ring may take a few months. So, you need to work with a jeweler who is patient, and whose advice and expertise you trust.

The jeweler should be willing to work with you until you are absolutely satisfied with the finished product. You would not want to look for another jeweler after working with a jeweler for a month. So, take the time to do thorough research and work with a jeweler with whom you click.

5. Customer service

A reputed jeweler must give you everything in writing. The jeweler will mention all the details and specifications which include the purity of the metal, delivery date, and the final price of your custom diamond engagement ring.

The jeweler must clearly state the warranty period or aftercare. It is crucial because jewelers have their own set of services that they include under warranty. So, you need to know how easily you could get the engagement ring serviced if anything goes wrong with it.

So, keep these tips in mind and have a pleasant and joyful time while designing your custom engagement ring.

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Woman Begs Internet For Advice After Receiving Horrendous Engagement Ring

Getting engaged is a monumental moment in every woman’s life—they look forward to it for years. While many woman dream of their “ideal ring,” there are those who will be happy with anything their partner chooses—with some exceptions.

One soon-to-be-bride shared her story on Reddit, saying that she was “so excited to get engaged to her boyfriend of 5 years.” However, the ring was so bad that she had no idea what to do. She said that she and her boyfriend had “discussed” some things she “didn’t want,” but she had never expected to receive this.

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Twitter

She asked the Internet for some help in how to approach the conversation about getting a new ring because let’s face it—she can’t rock this every day.

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She then shared a photo of the ring…wow, just WOW.

I can’t even believe this is real. And, neither can Twitter.

https://twitter.com/pushing30withk/status/932748627939700737

https://twitter.com/r1nabeana87/status/933038985340911617

If I were her, I’d throw my whole fiancé away, too.

Restaurant Offers To Pay For Your Wedding If You Propose There On Valentine’s Day

For many individuals in the world, they find someone they truly love and begin to plan a future with them. For some, this means the standard “engagement, marriage, kids, family, retirement,” mindset. While finding someone to spend your life with can be difficult as it is, having to pay for a ring and a wedding can be a lot of stress and pressure on an individual.

But, now, there’s a restaurant that is offering to pay for your entire wedding if you propose to your lover at their restaurant—on Valentine’s Day.

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar is offering lucky and lovely couples all over the chance to not only have a delicious proposal—but, also, the ability to have a wedding that’s totally, 100% paid for. According to the details on their website, as long as you drop down on one knee at one of their restaurants in the U.S., they’ll pay for you and your wedding party to have a reception this summer:

This Valentine’s Day, Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar is giving you the chance to declare your love AND earn an all-expense-paid group wedding and reception to be held in summer 2019.

All you’ve got to do is get down on one knee, declare your love and ask your sweetheart to marry you on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2019, at any one of Primanti Bros. locations in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio or West Virginia.

Additionally, the fine print reads:

The wedding ceremony and reception will be held in summer 2019 at Primanti Bros. original location in Pittsburgh’s Strip District Neighborhood, with the exact date to be determined based upon availability. The ceremony and reception will be held for all participants simultaneously and the total number of allowed guests may be limited. Specific details about the wedding ceremony and reception will be shared with participants after they’ve gotten engaged at Primanti Bros. on February 14, 2019. No purchase is necessary to be eligible.

You don’t even have to buy anything at the restaurant in order to get your free wedding, y’all—just go there and propose! What a treat! What a deal!

Check out more in information on how you can get a free wedding, all expenses paid, here. Happy love-day, y’all!

People Are Dragging This Shallow Twitter User Who Rudely Mocked Small Engagement Rings

Proposals, engagements, and marriage seem to be some of the sore spots for women in society. More often than not, women are constantly trying to “compete” with other women/couples to have a better proposal, a bigger ring, and an all-out ball of a wedding. In retrospect, the need to constantly impress others sometimes forces us to miss the bigger picture of proposals and engagements—love.

Many women feel that no matter how, or when, or what goes into their proposal and engagement, they are happy no matter what because they are spending the rest of their lives with the one they truly love. That’s why, when a woman on Twitter began mocking “small” engagement rings, women across the web totally snapped.

The Twitter user, who has since deleted the photo and post, wrote: “imagine finally being proposed to and this is the ring you’re given.” The ring is a small, tasteful diamond.

Many women online responded that the girl is  “shallow” and “rude.” Additionally, they pointed out that she totally does not understand what it means to really be in love and want to spend her life with someone, no matter what.

Damn right—who would want to marry a woman who is that materialistic and shallow? Boys, do better for yourselves.

People Are Dragging This Shallow Twitter User Who Rudely Mocked Small Engagement Rings

Proposals, engagements, and marriage seem to be some of the sore spots for women in society. More often than not, women are constantly trying to “compete” with other women/couples to have a better proposal, a bigger ring, and an all-out ball of a wedding. In retrospect, the need to constantly impress others sometimes forces us to miss the bigger picture of proposals and engagements—love.

Many women feel that no matter how, or when, or what goes into their proposal and engagement, they are happy no matter what because they are spending the rest of their lives with the one they truly love. That’s why, when a woman on Twitter began mocking “small” engagement rings, women across the web totally snapped.

The Twitter user, who has since deleted the photo and post, wrote: “imagine finally being proposed to and this is the ring you’re given.” The ring is a small, tasteful diamond.

Many women online responded that the girl is  “shallow” and “rude.” Additionally, they pointed out that she totally does not understand what it means to really be in love and want to spend her life with someone, no matter what.

https://twitter.com/thefirmfiasco/status/899623345938980864

https://twitter.com/shorttcakee_emm/status/899452193379627008

Damn right—who would want to marry a woman who is that materialistic and shallow? Boys, do better for yourselves.

How To Speak Engagement Ring

Getting Engaged

Whether you’re looking to get engaged or just curious, because diamonds are amazing (duh), engagement ring shopping can be confusing.

Diamonds

There’s so many options and plenty to consider. Here’s a few tips to help you out along the way, and possibly make things easier on your (or your man):

Understanding The Ring

First, there’s a lot of physical parts to a ring, so knowing the different terms is helpful. Think of a typical ring, or look one up online.

Head Of The Ring

The “head” of the ring is the part where you will find the center stone and prongs holding it in place. By the head, most likely on either side of the center stone, you might find side stones and accent stones. They’re not the main stones, so they’re the side and/or accent stones (side stones tend to be larger than accent stones, but it depends upon the ring).

The Setting

The “setting” is defined as the engagement ring, including the side and accent stones, but usually not referring to the center stone. Think of it as the thing that the center stone is being set into (hence, setting).

The Band

The band, or “shank,” is the round section of the ring that fits around the finger. It’s he physical “ring” part of the ring.

Choosing Your Style

There are so many different styles to choose from, and I encourage you to look up images and guides online or to go into a jeweler together.

The head can be vary based on how the stone is set. Some of the variations include how many prongs, type of prongs, where the prongs are set, etc. This can also cvary based on the shape of your diamond.

The shank has just as many variations as the head, if not more. It can be tapered, different thicknesses in the back (as opposed the front where the head is, even split or crisscrossed for a more intricate look.

The accent stones can vary as well if you want them on your ring, not only in number but also in style and layout. From a simple line to multiple little rows, to how much space is between the stones, these stones can vary and add to the style of your ring.

Embellishments

Embellishments can also be added to your ring, specifically the shank of your ring, if you prefer them. This can range from a simple engraving to more intricate filigree and even a hidden small diamond on each side. Research when designs you like for this.

The Shape Of The Diamond

So, that’s the ring, which is great! But what about the star of the show – the diamond? Well, there’s a lot of terms and options that play into the diamond as well.

To start out simple, there’s the shape. What shape do you want your center stone to be? Do you like round, princess, oval, emerald, or a cute heart? There are many options for shape, and it is definitely worth researching even for just a bit to get a feel for your preferences.

The color is a little bit less straight forward than the shape. Essentially, how clear does it have to be? Does it need to be like ice, or is a little bit of color okay? Do you even prefer to have some color to it?

Clarity refers to the amount of specks in the diamond. Does a few small specks in it bother you, or are you okay with one here or there?

“Inclusions” are the small imperfections inside natural diamonds. There are many types of inclusions, from dark carbons to lighter feathers and bubbles.

Carats

When choosing the carat of your stone, consider how big do you want it to be? Though carat is commonly used to refer to size, as size tends to correspond to weight relatively well, it actually refers just to weight. Two diamonds may weigh the same, and therefore have the same carat value, but may look like they are different sizes because they have been cut differently.

 

There are a lot of factors that go into choosing an engagement ring, so it can be helpful to find what you like and what fits your personality early on. This way, it’s not a stressful process, and you can happily and easily say “yes” without worrying about whether you’ll actually like the ring.

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