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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: February 6th, 2011
February is one of the most romantic months of the year thanks to Valentine’s Day. Couples around the country spend time and effort celebrating their relationships and showing each other how much they care.
For this reason, you might choose February 14th as the date on which to propose to your other half.
And you may have the whole thing planned out, from the venue to your outfit and the words you will use.
Indeed, if you are very traditional, you might have even sought permission from her parents beforehand.
But one of the most important aspects of popping the question is the ring you hand over. After all, such items of jewellery are a symbol of your love and as such they should be perfect.
Whether you select diamond engagement rings, custom engagement rings, gold engagement rings or anything else, you should make sure you get an item that your partner will adore.
She will hopefully be wearing the band for the rest of her life so it is of paramount importance that it looks as good as possible.
Of course you must take her ring size, her tastes and other such things into account when you are purchasing the object.
And if you are stuck for inspiration, you can always seek advice over the web. There are plenty of forums with suggestions. Also, if you think you can rely on your other half’s friends or family not to tell her your plans, you could solicit suggestions from them too. They should know her preferences.
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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: August 8th, 2010
It seems odd to mix love and trade, but it is important to understand how beautiful diamond engagement rings find their way onto lovely fingers. All the careful thought that is given to the choice of engagement rings deserves to be reassured that the manufacture and business is honest and above board. So much has been said and written about “conflict” or “blood” diamonds that the careful buyer cannot fail to be unaware of this aspect. The Kimberley Process was established in South Africa during the early Twenty-First Century, to ensure that rough diamonds bought by world traders have no connection with conflicts and are not traded for weapons.
We at Marlows ensure that all our diamonds, whether they are loose cut diamonds or diamonds set in custom engagement rings, are from reputable sources and are certified as such.
Interestingly, conflicts over diamonds are not a new thing and, in Medieval times, the trade was deep in controversy with the Jewish people. After the Crusades of the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries, Jews became scattered throughout the known world. There were strict rules as to what they could and could not do; this applied particularly to business and trade. Most trades were regulated by the powerful Guilds of northern Europe and Jewish people were not allowed to participate. However, the trade in diamonds were not regulated; therefore many Jewish families became involved as traders and cutters. They settled in places like Amsterdam, Antwerp and Bruges, thus contributing to the importance of these cities in global diamonds trading.
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Posted on: July 16th, 2010
When you buy engagement rings, the last thing on your mind is whether they are a good investment. Obviously, you take care to choose the best that you can afford, but this is out of love, not any mercenary considerations. However, it is worth thinking about. In many families, an engagement ring is passed down the generations and becomes a lovely tradition. There is nothing to stop you starting your own traditions now; after all, traditions have to have a starting point. Custom engagement rings are ideal for now and the future. Multi-stone engagement rings would be perfect for this, as three stone engagement rings traditionally represent the past, the present and the future.
Looking into the future, you may like to consider investing in loose cut diamonds to have set into jewellery for your children. Giving loose diamonds as a gift will be a pleasure twice-over; the first pleasure is in receiving them, the second is in the recipient deciding how to use them.
In Asia, it is normal for the women in the family to display their wealth in jewellery, especially gold. Gold earrings, gold engagement rings and gold wedding rings are numerous. The preferred stone is the diamond because of its beauty and high value as shown by the sparkling diamond pendant earrings, bracelets and necklaces adorning most new brides.
Diamonds will never lose their brilliance, their appeal or their value as the market is very carefully controlled. At Marlows we appreciate all cultures and are very happy that our diamonds will become a part of your traditions.
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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: May 21st, 2010
We are all aware of diamonds in our engagement rings and other forms of jewellery, such as diamond wedding rings and diamond pendant earrings. Most of us tend to think of diamonds as a symbol of love which we choose for our partners, but there are hundreds of uses for diamonds in the industrial world as well.
Diamonds have unique properties which enable them to be used in a wide range of applications in industry. These properties include the fact that they are the hardest substance on earth, they have an extremely high thermal conductivity and are optically transparent, factors which make them invaluable in many ways.
The hardness property of the diamond makes it perfect as a cutting tool, especially for hard substances like marble, granite and hard wood. Natural diamonds were also fitted to mechanical tools to enable the shaping of engine blocks and other vehicle components, but once the process of manufacturing synthetic diamonds was discovered, these were then used in engineering projects.
Marlows Certified Diamonds won’t be able to help you find diamonds for industrial use, but if you are looking for custom engagement rings or white gold engagement rings you have certainly come to the right place! Their expert staff will be able to advise you on choosing the right ring for any occasion, whether that is a white gold diamond eternity ring, gold wedding rings or any kind of wedding ring sets. They also have a range of multi gemstone rings and larger diamond engagement rings, so whatever you are looking for, they will be able to help.
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Posted on: May 19th, 2010
If you are thinking about buying diamond rings of any kind, you have probably heard about conflict diamonds, or as they are sometimes known, blood diamonds – and you will want to ensure that any jewellery you buy does not have this label attached to it. People choose a diamond as a symbol of love, so it is ironic that many diamonds on sale today have reached the market because of hatred. The sale of these diamonds – which find their way into everything from diamond rings, diamond wedding rings and diamond earrings – have helped to fund rebel forces across Africa wage war against innocent civilians.
The United Nations defines these stones as ‘Diamonds that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and internationally recognised governments, and are used to fund military action in opposition to those governments, or in contravention of the decisions of the Security Council.’
If you have concerns about conflict diamonds, you can rest assured when you choose your diamond engagement rings or any form of jewellery from Marlows Certified Diamonds. They guarantee that all their diamonds are ‘conflict free’ because they only purchase stones from legitimate sources, with written guarantees of their provenance. Whatever you are looking for when it comes to high quality jewellery, Marlows Certified Diamonds will be able to supply it, and at prices you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you are looking for custom engagement rings or a white gold diamond eternity ring, they have a superb selection to choose from, and remember, you are guaranteed that every stone is conflict free.
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Posted on: May 17th, 2010
We all know that wedding rings are a symbol of love and a declaration of the commitment a couple have made to each other, but how many of us know about the history of this symbol of love and promise? Wedding rings go back thousands of years, and when it comes to the modern wedding which we all recognise today, there is no other aspect of the ceremony which go back as far as wedding rings.
The ancient Egyptians were the first known civilisation to use wedding rings, and an interpretation of hieroglyphics reveals that the circle represents eternity. When a woman accepted the ring, it was an acknowledgment that she was now the ‘property’ of the man who gave it to her. It’s thought that the first wedding rings were made of braided grass, and this evolved into using other materials such as ivory or leather.
If you have ever wondered why we wear wedding rings on the left hand, this can be traced back to ancient Egypt as well. It was believed at that time that a vein in the left hand was linked directly to the heart, and most cultures still follow this today. If you are looking for rings of any kind, Marlows Diamonds will be able to help you. You will find the very best in custom engagement rings, multi-gemstone rings and gold wedding rings on their website. When it comes to a combination of the best quality wedding ring sets and great prices, Marlows Certified Diamonds is the place to visit.
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