You’re looking for a very special diamond jewelry gift to buy for a very special someone. It can’t look ordinary or like everyone else’s, so you can’t just go to the jewelry store and get one of half a dozen identical pieces. This piece of diamond jewelry has to be special and personalized, without costing a ton of money. You can personalize diamond jewelry as simply as engraving the word “Always” on the inside of a promise ring. If you’ve got $7 million dollars just lying around, you could get a custom multi-carat diamond ring just like a Hollywood superstar. It would be hard to find a woman who would say no to a $7 million dollar ring dropped in the bottom of a champagne glass!
Most people fall somewhere in between when personalizing jewelry for that special someone. It’s really not that much more expensive to get a custom designed diamond piece, but it does take some thought on the part of the giver. You can save time and money by bringing a list of ideas with you to the designer. The designer could have ideas too, so ask lots of questions.
If you’re looking to get a one of a kind engagement ring, for example, ask yourself some questions about the personality of the woman who will wear it. Is she a steady, quiet person, or more flamboyant? A glitzy girl would enjoy having her diamond ring be showier to compliment her personality.
Would she like a colored diamond, many white diamonds, or a simpler setting of a diamond solitaire surrounded by smaller diamonds? Loose diamonds are less expensive than preset diamonds, and you can design the setting yourself or let your designer choose the setting.
Does she like other colored precious or semi-precious stones? Her birthstone may be important to her, or she may just like the color of rubies, sapphires, or amethysts. Adding her favorite color to her ring is a wonderful touch.
Is she a mom now, or planning to become a mom in the future? What looks good on a woman in her twenties might not be appropriate when you’ve settled down into family life. Moms need jewelry that’s less fussy.
Does the love of your life work with her hands? An easy-to-clean setting is in order. Whether she’s working by your side under the hood of the car or hanging wallpaper in the living room, she’ll want to enjoy the beauty of her ring without taking a lot of time to clean every nook and cranny of the stones with a needle.
Does your woman have a lot of other jewelry, or will this be the only ring she wears on her left hand? It can be hard to keep track of all a woman’s jewels, but pay attention to the pieces she wears most often. The designs, settings and stones of her favorite pieces can give you some ideas on how to design her engagement ring.
Is your woman into nature, or is she more of a city girl? A delicate vine or leaf can compliment the diamonds you choose for her setting. A contemporary look can be achieved with a square mounting. Ovals are more vibrant than rounds. Even the facets of the diamonds you choose affect the overall look of the ring.
If you’re beyond the engagement ring phase of your life together and are looking for just the right 20th, 30th, or 40th anniversary gift, you can look for ideas right inside her jewelry box. Are there pieces she treasures but doesn’t wear much anymore? Have those beautiful diamonds reset in a more contemporary piece. Antique or heirloom jewelry is often valued for the diamonds rather than the whole piece. Take those diamonds and make something new. Broken jewels with valuable stones can be fixed or remade by expert designers.
Over the years your gold wedding band has probably worn down, and maybe you can’t wear it anymore. Take your wedding band to a custom designer and have him incorporate the metal into an exquisite set of new rings for you and your loved one. The sentimental value is priceless in these new pieces, and you’re returning a little bit of your eternal love in the form of a new piece of jewelry. Both of you can wear these rings with pride. Adding new diamonds or other stones to these recycled pieces reflects the timelessness of your love for each other.
You can actually save money and get something guaranteed to be unique if you hire a local artisan to make or remake that special diamond jewelry. Local artisans can be found in the Yellow Pages or on the internet, but it’s more likely you’ll find several names to choose from at your local art gallery or art museum, or a local college which offers art classes.
There are many ways to get a piece of diamond jewelry that’s perfectly suited to its wearer. With so many choices, there’s no reason to settle for the generic ring or pendant that’s available at the jewelry store in the mall. Something original will be cherished always.
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