Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Loose Diamonds - Be Creative and Design Your Own Diamond Ring!

By Caroline Melkonian

Proposing to the love of your life - this can be the most exciting experience of your life, but it can also be the most nerve-wracking! There are a lot of things to get right - the place, the time, the speech There is a lot of planning that goes into proposing, especially for those who wish to make a beautiful romantic gesture. It is true that many women dream of their engagement and wedding for a good portion of their lives. It is then up to the man to make sure that the experience lives up to her dreams!

Choosing the engagement ring can be one of the hardest aspects of proposing to a lady. There are a massive variety of options out there, however the most traditional and popular is the diamond ring. This is a timeless and classic piece of jewellery that will be treasured for years to come and passed down through the family. The giving of diamond rings dates back to the Middle Ages. During this time it became fashionable for the very rich to give an expensive diamond ring to signify an engagement. In modern times diamond rings can be much more affordable, with a style and price to suit almost everybody.

However, what do you do if you want to give your partner something truly special and unique to mark your engagement? It is an emerging trend for men around the world to buy one or more loose diamonds and design a beautiful and unique ring for the woman in their life. The trend started to grow in popularity after it was revealed that actor Brad Pitt designed the rings for his highly publicised wedding to Jennifer Aniston.

Since then men from all walks of life have sought to make the special occasion even more special with a diamond ring of their own design. You can achieve this yourself with a bit of careful planning. The ring you come up with will be something that reflects your partner's tastes perfectly - and this will show that you have an intimate knowledge of her personality and what she likes.

How do you go about designing your own diamond ring?

There are several ways you can approach designing your diamond ring. Firstly, you should decide what sort of diamond you would like in the ring and arrange to purchase it as a loose diamond. For those who already have design experience, you can do your own sketches of the ring containing the loose diamonds. If don't have any design experience it is usually best to take your idea to a professional jewellery designer and work with them on creating the perfect diamond ring out of your loose diamonds.

Working with a professional designer will help you to create something that is a true reflection of your partner. Once you have finalised a design and you are happy with the result, you can take your design to a jeweller and have them set the loose diamonds in your design. You should thoroughly research the jewellers in your area to ensure that you take your design to the right person for the job. Different jewellers specialise in different areas, so you should confirm that the person you hire has a lot of experience with setting the type of loose diamond that you have and the type of diamond ring that you have designed.

Imagine how much more special your proposal will be if you design your own diamond ring using loose diamonds. Proposing to your partner with a unique ring that you have put a lot of thought and hard work into is sure to make the experience a lot more magical. - 15359

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