Engagement rings are something all us girls love to talk about (and you don't even need to have a boyfriend!). Here is a blog post from Martin Commins from 'The Perfect Ring'. You can have a look for yourselves and see what there is to offer on www.perfectring.ie.
When it
comes to choosing the perfect engagement ring, many options exist for brides to
be. The increased use of social media and the internet has made the choice
almost endless.
A few years ago, people were confined to selecting a diamond ring from their local jewellers and being content with what was available. Today however, we receive updates with every celebrity engagement along with images of their ring. We are kept updated with trends and fashions from other countries and we have a huge range of engagement rings to choose from. New jewellers have emerged during recent years who can create bespoke engagement rings – you can design your own diamond ring from metal, diamond shape and the shank design with thousands of options to choose from.
A few years ago, people were confined to selecting a diamond ring from their local jewellers and being content with what was available. Today however, we receive updates with every celebrity engagement along with images of their ring. We are kept updated with trends and fashions from other countries and we have a huge range of engagement rings to choose from. New jewellers have emerged during recent years who can create bespoke engagement rings – you can design your own diamond ring from metal, diamond shape and the shank design with thousands of options to choose from.
The view
that a diamond ring is just a ring is truly gone. It is seen as the first
purchase in the wedding planning process and is also seen as the most important
piece of jewellery you will ever wear. While a designer pair of shoes or a hand
bag will eventually wear away or go out of fashion, an engagement ring is the
only thing you will wear every day of your life. For this reason, people’s budget for the
diamond ring has not reduced dramatically over the recent past. This is
testament to the view that women hold that their ring is their most prized
possession.
What designs are most popular
2) Increasing
in popularity over the past few years is ‘fancy cut diamonds’. These are
basically diamonds which are not round. Princess cut diamonds (square
diamonds), oval cut diamonds, marquise cut and emerald cut diamonds have all
increased in popularity as many brides to be are looking for something a little
bit ‘different’. These less common
diamond shapes give a ring a more unique look while still staying true to the
concept of a diamond ring.
3)
Sapphires are increasing in popularity over the past few years, mainly due to
Kate Middleton. Sapphires are a less expensive alternative to diamonds and can
be a pretty alternative to diamonds also.
4) There is also a celebrity influence on our decisions regarding our engagement rings and in particular regarding many women’s decision to choose a coloured diamond. This is a much more expensive option as coloured diamonds are very rare and mainly reserved for the very wealthy and the famous. Yellow diamonds and pink diamonds can exist at a reasonable budget and are a real statement of individuality.
5) Other
gem stones are also increasing in popularity, namely emeralds, rubies and topaz
being the most popular alternatives available and are usually less expensive to
traditional diamonds.
6) Antique
diamonds have always been popular but have increased in popularity over the
past few years due in part to the popularity of tv programmes set in Art Deco
and Edwardian periods. These rare pieces of jewellery do come at a premium but
are a genuine one of a kind and have a history behind them.Whatever your style is, make sure you find your perfect engagement ring and find the style that you prefer and most of all that suits your tastes. Your ring should represent your personality and represent you – try on as many as you can and don’t settle for anything less than perfection within your budget.
You can see a range of engagement rings from many Irish jewellers at www.perfectring.ie. All of the rings above can be found on the website.
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