Posted on:  March 24th, 2011

You might be lucky enough to own diamond engagement rings. These sparkly gestures of love and devotion are beautiful and may well be one of your most prized possessions.

However, there is a way you can ensure they come across as even more special and that is to invest in accompaniments that complement them and help to set them off.

For example, you could purchase some diamond pendant earrings, bracelets and other loose diamonds jewellery to wear with your ring on special occasions. Having an ensemble such as this is impressive and is likely to turn heads.

After all, there is something special about the way diamonds catch the light. No other gemstone can replicate this.

Whether you choose to don the set for a black tie event when you will be dressed up to the nines in a gorgeous dress, or you decide to put on the ensemble for a less formal occasion, such as a friend’s birthday meal, you will be a source of both envy and admiration from many of those present.

Indeed, for the evening, you might well feel like something of a celebrity.

As you can see, getting these extra items of jewellery can really help you make the most of the engagement ring you already have. Sometimes the sum is greater than the parts and when it comes to diamonds, this is certainly the case!

If you want to add to your collection of sparkles, you should browse our website here at Marlows. We have everything you could possibly need.

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Posted on:  March 24th, 2011

If you are planning to propose to your partner, there are likely to be many things on your mind. After all, you have to be sure you are ready to make the commitment and you also need to consider how you will go about asking for her hand in marriage.

After all, this is likely to be one of the biggest things you have done in your life and you do not want to get it wrong.

Of course, choosing between the array of diamond engagement rings currently available is one of the most important aspects of the process. This romantic item represents your love and devotion to her and so it is crucial she loves and cherishes it.

If it is not to her tastes or is the wrong size, you may have to exchange it and this is by no means ideal. Starting your life as an engaged couple with such a mistake to deal with is not a great beginning to this new phase of your lives.

And these days there are many engagement rings to choose from, including custom engagement rings.

However, the success of your proposal extends to issues beyond this item of jewellery and it is vital you get the whole thing right. For example, you must choose somewhere romantic that she will appreciate.

Also, you ought to think carefully about the words you will use to woo her. Make sure the message is personal and describes how much you care about her.

And of course you need to think about whether or not to ask her parents first and how you will hide and present the ring when you do eventually hand it over.

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Posted on:  December 22nd, 2010

Diamond engagement rings – we love them! We hope you enjoyed popping into our store to pick out the perfect one amongst all our engagement rings, but most of all… we hope she said yes! The proposal itself is only part of the process, and whilst it’s imperative to get it right, post-proposal there are a whole host of other engagement-related considerations. Here are a few of our expert tips to make your engagement joyful and bright.

Before you go picking out wedding rings, be mindful of other people’s feelings. We don’t mean old high school boyfriends and ex-girlfriends from university, but rather your respective friends and families. An engagement – particularly an unexpected one – can frankly be a bit of a shock for some folks. Try not be offended by other people’s indifference or apparent lack of emotion. Expecting every friend and family member to instantly love your fiancé upon initially meeting them could prove difficult. It’s most likely that they wish you all the joy in the world, however a little time and tact is always advised.

After sharing the good news with your immediate families and close friends it’s time to announce your engagement to everybody else, most commonly via the local newspaper announcement section. It’s traditional for the bride and her family to deal with this side of the admin (after all, the groom and only just finished the important task of choosing the perfect diamonds!), including announcement in the groom’s local newspaper.

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Posted on:  December 17th, 2010

As much as we love everything to do with marriage (the rings, the dress, the cake!), the growing social trend for couples to remain in long-term, committed, unmarried relationships is something we’re happy to cater for. With celebrity couples like the pairings of Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias, and the megabrand that is Brangelina, a new niche jewellery market has been created – commitment jewellery. Simply put, we’re talking about rings set with diamonds… rather than diamonds rings!

The thing we love about commitment ring? Anything goes! It’s all about expressing your personal style on that ring finger! A lot of couples choose to commission custom diamond rings – perhaps including a family diamond or gems, or setting some of our loose diamonds into a sentimental band – to create a new bespoke piece.

Many of our committed couples opt to buy our wedding jewellery (white gold wedding bands, diamond engagement rings) with the intention of attaching their own significant connotation of commitment.

If marriage is consensually off the cards, investment in one of our larger diamond rings is perfect! Many couples surmise that the money they’ll save on their wedding would be excellently put to use investing in a stunning large diamond ring to show their love and commitment.

We have a fantastic range of three carat + diamonds, available to be custom-set into a variety of bands. Committing for life has never been so sparkly!

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Posted on:  December 3rd, 2010

In many relationships there comes a time when one party invests in a diamond engagement ring, pops down on one knee and changes everything. Our team are very experienced in such matters of the heart. They’re great with nervous potential fiancés trying to choose between gold engagement rings, multi stone engagement rings and custom engagement rings! Here are their top five titbits of advice for every proposal:

1. Find the perfect ring (by any means necessary!) Enlist friends or family to pin down your partner’s trend preference, cut, stone, metal setting etc. Remember to insure the diamond ring as soon as it’s bought.

2. Timing is everything. Wandering home after a long day and proposing over a cup of tea could be perfect for you, or perhaps your partner is more of a hopeless romantic? Take a good look at the calendar before picking a suitable time.

3. Plan! The story of how you proposed will likely be one told for a lifetime. Get creative and try to make it a moment apart from any other.

4. It’s only words… but your partner will love to hear them. Plan your speech and run through it plenty of times to give you confidence.

5. Plan a celebration! Our team love grooms who plan a little secret party to celebrate with their new fiancé and friends. Whisk her away for a romantic meal… then stop by a location where your wonderful friends and family have secretly gathered to celebrate your planned union, and it will also allow her to show off her new diamond engagement ring.

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Posted on:  November 5th, 2010

If you are choosing diamond engagement rings for yourself or for your partner, there are many things you will need to consider.

Such items are a symbol of love and commitment and are meant to be worn with pride and feeling.

As such, you will no doubt want to avoid tacky, cheap and unattractive offerings.

After all, the objects will be worn for a long time and so they need to look as good as they possibly can.

There are many options when you are making your choice and you can go for custom engagement rings, multi-stone diamond rings and a variety of other things.

One of the first decisions you will have to make is what type of metal you would like to have your stone mounted in.

The most popular choices for this are precious metals such as gold and platinum, although these are not the only possibilities.

Once you have made up your mind about this, you will need to opt for the type, size and number of stones you would like to be set into the band.

At present, it is fashionable to have a single diamond design. This can look elegant and classy and is big hit among brides-to-be.

However, there is no rule stating you have to follow the trend.

Instead, you could go for ideas that have been popular before, such as having diamond cluster rings or pieces that have three such gems set in them.

Indeed, why not try a coloured stone? This has been fashionable in previous times too.

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Posted on:  June 20th, 2010

Custom engagement rings let you express your creativity and relationship in a way that a pre-made product just can’t. Choosing a ring is one of the great thrills of getting engaged – it’s an exciting time in your life. But wouldn’t you rather have a ring that’s still going to give you pleasure 30 or 40 years down the line?

Custom engagement rings can signify elements of your relationship that are important to you, through colour, design, size or shape … the list is almost endless. For such a significant time in your life, why would you settle for anything less than unique engagement rings?

Online jewellers can help you create the perfect piece of jewellery, and, contrary to what you may have heard, buying over the Internet is 100% safe.

Equally, you don’t have to be a computer expert to create the ideal ring and representation of your relationship and commitment on your screen.

If you still haven’t found the ring you’ve been dreaming of, custom engagement rings really could be the way forward.

Unique Engagement Rings from Marlows Certified Diamonds

At Marlows, we’re a family run jeweller’s. Our pre-certified diamonds are independently graded, and come with authentication certificates. As well as guaranteeing quality, we also promise total security.

We’ve got a sparkling selection of offers on a truly dazzling array of products, including custom engagement rings. Your dream piece of jewellery, as unique as your special day and your relationship, is just a few clicks away.

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Posted on:  June 2nd, 2010

If you’re planning on proposing, then I’m sure you understand how important it is for everything to be perfect. Women have been dreaming of this moment since they were little girls so it’s essential you choose the right setting, atmosphere and ring, and one of the best ways to impress is to go for a custom engagement ring.

Custom engagement rings show you’ve truly put some thought into the proposal, and that extra effort is sure to be appreciated. The thought that’s gone into it shows you really care about her and are willing to go the extra mile, and you’ll able to create something you’ll think she’ll adore, making it even more heartfelt than usual.

It also means that she’ll get something totally unique, and that has to be an advantage for any girl. No-one likes running into someone else wearing the same dress, and the same certainly applies for an engagement ring. Luckily, going for custom-made and unique engagement rings ensures she’ll have something she can treasure for a lifetime.

So, custom engagement rings really could be the way to go if you really want to impress your bride to be. But, if you really want to hit the right note, you’re going to need the right diamond and indeed the right jewellers to turn it into something truly special, and that’s why you need to come to us. Here at Marlows we pride ourselves on the quality and craftsmanship of all our pieces, and once we’ve created your perfect ring we’re sure you’ll be blown away by it.

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Posted on:  May 10th, 2010

Choosing engagement rings is no easy task at the best of times, and choosing custom engagement rings with all the thought and effort required is harder still, so kudos to you for making this decision.

Some men might say, why bother with custom engagement rings? It’s more effort, more money and more stress!

They are, of course, precisely right. This is why your bride-to-be (not to mention her mother, her sisters and her friends) will be overwhelmed by the ring and your decision to design it just for her.

In order to make the experience successful, here are some useful pointers when going through the process:

1. Stick to your budget. However thoughtful and wonderful diamond rings are, they won’t be welcomed if it transpires that you spent half of the money saved up for the honeymoon/flat deposit/children’s school fees in getting it
2. Keep your partner’s tastes in mind. If she wears discreet jewellery then creating larger diamond engagement rings is going to be a waste, as it will undoubtedly be considered too ‘flashy’
3. Get some feedback. Unless you are completely confident you’ll probably need to get a little advice from your partner’s sisters, friends or mother
4. Be creative! You don’t need to stick to the same formula of a trio of diamonds. The whole point of creating unique engagement rings is to personalise it. You could incorporate her favourite gemstone into multi stone engagement rings, her favourite colour or her birthstone.

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Posted on:  May 7th, 2010

Men are becoming more au fait with the notion of choosing engagement rings, and women are becoming less discreet about how they show off their new diamond rings.

This has a serious implication for men. It means that now they have to work harder to impress their future spouse, bearing in mind that she will be (consciously or otherwise) comparing the ring you give her with every other ring she has seen her friends get – and that it is no longer such a big deal to have chosen a ring all by yourself.

One sure fire way to avoid this situation is to get custom engagement rings designed. In this day and age where absolutely everything from furniture to perfume can be customised to your exacting standards, it is possible to get a custom ring created.

Why is this solution you are looking for?

Well, because of the time, effort and expense involved custom engagement rings will instantly win you brownie points, almost irrespective of whether she actually likes the ring or not.

Additionally, custom engagement rings will therefore be seen as being in a league of their own so can’t, in all fairness, be compared to anyone else’s.

The general rules about shopping for unique diamond engagement rings still apply though. Work out what size ring your partner needs by pinching one of her other rings for measuring, try to design something in accordance with her personal style and taste and try to stick within your budget.

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