It’s not entirely fair that everyone expects you to propose with a diamond ring—after all, the origin of an engagement has nothing to do with diamond discovery. However, it is true that diamonds have become strongly associated with marriage and popping the big question. The question is, just how much pressure are you under to present a diamond ring to your sweetheart? Remember these four important points.
1. A diamond ring is only valuable when it is sincere.
Buying a diamond ring will serve no purpose if your heart is not really into it. Most couples, provided they are in love, are far more interested in the marriage than they are the value of a diamond ring. You can assume that if buying a diamond ring will put you in debt or cheat you and your loved one out of a great honeymoon or wedding ceremony, then it’s really not worth it. Some modern brides are just as tickled by emeralds or rubies or other stones than they are with diamond stones. It’s the genuine thought that counts. That’s not to say that a diamond ring will disappoint—in fact it’s safe to assume that a diamond ring never disappoints on any occasion. However, make sure you can afford it and that your heart is really into the presentation. Which brings us to #2…
2. It is all about the presentation of the proposal.
Let’s face it: a diamond ring is going to look beautiful no matter what it looks like if you give your sweetheart a marvelous and heartfelt proposal. This means that you should put some thought into developing a creative wedding proposal. What are some of the most common types of proposals? A recent poll taken in South Korea shows that eastern civilization reflects much of the same attitude as western civilization when it comes to marriage. Common proposal locations include: hotel or getaway proposals (very relaxed, luxurious and personal), restaurants (public spectacle), concert halls, a car, in front of a person’s home, in the work office or a school. It is to note than one of these polls revealed women’s least favorite types of proposal. The top five: cheap proposals, hiding the ring in food, proposing in public, “clumsy” proposals, and mentioning marriage in passing. This indicates that an ideal diamond ring wedding proposal is something dramatic, sincere and truly original. And in case you’re wondering, the poll revealed that undoubtedly, the best gift one can receive during a proposal is a diamond ring!
3. The size of the diamond doesn’t matter.
It is a misconception to believe that diamonds should be very expensive and very large so as to impress. The fact of the matter is that the size of a stone, while appealing to some, does not determine the sentimental value of a ring nor even the market value. Some rings may be relatively small but still feature superior cut (as is in the artistry of the facets), flawless color, and clarity. Even a high number of facets doesn’t necessarily mean that a diamond stone is of exceptional quality. Therefore, instead of worrying about what stone you “should” buy, try thinking more along the lines of what stone appeals to you, and more importantly, what would appeal to your bride to be. Does your sweetheart like larger diamond stones, or does she pay closer attention to the detail such as in the cut and clarity? Would she be flabbergasted by a colored diamond? The answer to choosing an ideal diamond ring would be to personalize it.
4. To fake or not to fake?
The final question is, should you buy your sweetheart a fake diamond? Each fiancée will differ in her viewpoint, depending on what she feels about diamonds in general. Some women are more interested in the message behind the proposal more so than the stone itself. However, some women do not like the idea of fake diamonds if for nothing else than the principal of the matter. First, you would not want to deceive your sweetheart into thinking you bought an expensive ring when in actuality you bought something cheap. Second, some fake diamond rings are actually fairly expensive…(some can sell for thousands of dollars) which makes you wonder why not just shop a little bit more for a legitimate diamond ring from a smaller (but always trusted) jewelry store?
Remember that a wedding proposal should be an affair of the heart. When you are inspired to show someone you love them, then you put all of your creativity into designing the perfect proposal. You put all available funds into buying the perfect wedding and engagement ring. These pointers on diamonds should help you come to a firm decision on what your sweetheart deserves on her most memorable day.
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