Thinking of a Christmas Proposal?

09 Nov

Thinking of a Christmas Proposal?

If you're planning on making Christmas extra special this year, then we're sure you have a lot of questions on your mind right now! Proposing at Christmas is exciting and joyful, but planning for it can be a little overwhelming. Follow our tips for selecting the perfect engagement ring for a Christmas proposal.

1. Observe their Style

An engagement ring is to wear forever, so ignore any fashion trends and choose one that will reflect your partner’s style. Defining their style might sound complicated but there are two main questions to answer:

Do they wear yellow or white gold/silver? If their jewellery is yellow gold, you should definitely choose a yellow gold ring. If your partner wears silver or white gold jewellery, opt for a white gold engagement ring.
Do they prefer big, bling bling jewellery or have a more understated style?If your partner loves big, statement jewellery, we recommend choosing a halo style engagement ring. Halo rings feature smaller diamonds surrounding the centre stone, ensuring maximum impact and sparkle.

If they wear simple, fine jewellery, we advise choosing a solitaire engagement ring. Featuring a single diamond, its simplicity and elegance is timeless. If you're unsure or if you think that your partner's taste lies between the two, opt for a three stone engagement ring. Featuring two side diamonds to accentuate the brilliance of the centre stone, a three stone engagement ring represents your relationship's past, present and future love.

3. Quality over Size

A big diamond which has poor quality factors namely cut, clarity and colour, is doomed to be a lifeless and unimpressive stone. The solution? We advise choosing a smaller diamond with an impressive cut, colour (H grade or above) and clarity (SI1 grade or above). This quality diamond will sparkle brilliantly. However, if you know your beloved would love a large diamond (larger than your budget allows), consider a lab grown diamond. Identical to mined diamonds, lab grown diamonds carry a lower price tag (approximately 50% less expensive than a mined stone). A great alternative if you would like a bigger, quality diamond at a lower price point.

All Ryan Thomas Jewellers engagement ring designs can be custom made to suit your style and budget. If you see a mined diamond ring and would like to have this style custom made using lab grown diamonds, it will be handcrafted by our Goldsmith in Ireland. All bespoke engagement rings take 4 weeks from the date of the order to create.

4. View the Ring in Person

Browsing online is a very helpful way to get ideas and inspiration. Yet seeing the ring in reality is essential, so you can properly inspect its weight, style and quality. As a Jeweller, we never purchase loose diamonds or diamond rings without seeing them in person. It is also the opportunity to ask the Jeweller important questions such as:

Can the ring be ordered or made in the correct size if it doesn’t fit?
How long does it take to order or make the ring in the correct size?
Will a detailed receipt or valuation be provided so you can have the ring insured by your insurance provider?

All Ryan Thomas Jewellers ring designs are available in every size. To order or create a ring in a different size, it takes 4-6 weeks from the date of the order to arrive. We provide a detailed receipt for all of our engagement rings, one that is appropriate for valuation purposes when having your ring insured.

5. Consider a Bespoke Design

If you don’t find your perfect engagement ring, consider creating a bespoke design. Ryan Thomas Jewellers will assist and advise you through the whole process of its creation. The custom design can be a style you’ve come across before or have in mind, or if you're unsure, we'll show you different designs and ideas from our past and present collections for inspiration. Also, if you have an existing piece of jewellery, perhaps an heirloom or a piece that was gifted to you, there is the option to use the materials (the gemstones and the gold) to handcraft the bespoke engagement ring. What if you have decided to create a bespoke design with your partner, but you would love a ring to propose with? Consider a promise ring, A symbol of love and commitment, promise rings are often worn as a placeholder “pre-engagement” ring.

If you would like to learn more about choosing the right ring for your Christmas proposal then contact us here to make an appointment with one of our specialists.