Are you planning to pop the question?
If so, you are not alone. Did you know that Christmas Day is the number one day to get engaged per WeddingWire.com and other sites? Well, it is the season to spend time with loved ones and buy gifts for everyone on your list. And if you are planning to ask your special someone to marry you, you know that they want a one-of-a-kind custom engagement ring, no one else has, right?
After all, everyone wants to feel special and show off their unique ring to friends and family members. With this in mind, we have a few tips for you...
After all, everyone wants to feel special and show off their unique ring to friends and family members. With this in mind, we have a few tips for you...
How to Find the Perfect, Custom Engagement Ring this Holiday
- Avoid the chain stores.
This is pretty obvious. If you buy a "discount" ring on sale at your local chain, jewelry store, you will not get a unique, engagement ring. In fact, thousands of other women or men may have the same ring out there. That's why it's on sale and a good deal. - Look for experience.
Check your local area and look for a jewelry stores that have been in business for many years. Review their information online and review their expertise. If they have been in the area for quite some time, this means that they have a positive, established reputation in the neighborhood. They will also want to work with you on a personal level and ensure you get exactly what you want within your budget and time frame. Their experienced, master jewelers will know how to choose and set the right gems just the way you want them.
In fact, some jewelers are certified in using the latest, 3D imaging software. Here, you sit down next to them in front of a computer screen and actually design your custom ring right there! With this process, you'll definitely get something unique, see what it looks like before it's made and know you have top experts creating the most beautiful, custom engagement ring possible. - Get a guarantee.
This goes for all jewelry purchases. To avoid losing time and money, ensure that your jewelry has some kind of guarantee and that gemstones are real. Ask for a Diamond Certification from an official lab like: Gemological Institute of America (GIA), International Gemological Institute (IGI), European Gemological Laboratory (EGL), American Gem Society (AGS), Hoge Raad Diamant (HRD) and Gemological Science International (GSI). This document comes from a third-party and explains everything about your diamond in detail.
Also, be sure to learn about the store's return policy. What happens if your partner wants a different ring, or (gulp!) they say no to your proposal?

With computer-aided design, and trained, expert jewelers, you can create the custom engagement ring of your dreams!
Your Ring Is Out There.

Design a custom engagement ring that's one-of-a-kind with 3D imaging.
There are many types of rings available, and it can be overwhelming. Avoid some stress by following our tips above. You will know the perfect ring when you see it. And if not, you can always buy a "temporary" ring and then take your fiancé back to the jeweler to purchase or create exactly what they want.
The holiday season is here! Are you ready to propose with the perfect, custom engagement ring?
The holiday season is here! Are you ready to propose with the perfect, custom engagement ring?