You were enjoying life as a single guy and you’d given up trying to find your soulmate when suddenly she drifted into your life. Many relationships begin with an introduction to new friends and you kind of know when you meet the right one; there are, however, a few things to consider before you head off to the jewellery store, which are outlined below.

How Confident Are You That She Will Say Yes?

We must be realistic and if you have never discussed a future as a family unit, she might not have the same ideas as you regarding making a commitment. Don’t let your heart cloud reality and if you are not 100% sure she would accept, have dialogue with her about the future before making any engagement plans. Imagine the feeling if she were to say no! By talking about the future, you can gauge if she is ready to make a commitment to you. If now is not the right time, be patient.

Her Taste In Jewellery

The last thing you need is a diamond engagement ring that she is not impressed with. The best solution is to forgo the ring presentation at the proposal, and then you can both approach a custom jeweller and she can design the ring. What woman wouldn’t want to design her own engagement ring? Once you know the brilliant round cut diamond rings, you can calculate the cost of the project; most jewellery makers will work to the client’s budget, so don’t worry about sky-high prices. Resist the temptation of buying a diamond solitaire engagement ring from your local jewellery store; the chances are she would have preferred something different.

Bespoke Jewellery Is Affordable

If you were thinking tens of thousands of dollars for a diamond engagement ring, think again. Of course, the upper end of the scale would be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, but there are designs to suit every budget. The bespoke jewellery sector is highly competitive and there are some great deals to be had from small studios that are looking to make a reputation in the community.  In an ideal world, you would sit down with your partner and discuss the ring budget and other costs, which is always the best way to come to the right decision.

Genuine Diamonds Come With Certificates

Part of the custom jeweller’s role is to cut and polish the gemstones and have them sent to a reputable gemstone appraiser, where they will be graded and certificates for each gemstone are issued, which the jeweller presents to the client. You should never accept gemstones that are not certified, unless they are in loose and uncut form. Without such a certificate, a diamond is unsellable, which is why the certificates should always be kept in a safe place.

There Are Online Solutions

Using the web, you can enjoy a Zoom call with your chosen custom jeweller. In fact, you could go through the entire project without ever having a face-to-face meeting with the jeweller. Of course, at some stage the jeweller would require a deposit, which is standard in the industry. Using computer software, the jeweller can create stunning 3D images of the design, allowing you to see how it looks before it is created.

If you are ready to approach your partner about spending the rest of her life with you, propose with cute plastic ring, and make an appointment with a custom jeweller to create the diamond engagement ring of her dreams.