With Christmas less than two weeks aways, proposals are making a countdown. The holiday season, a time of joy and togetherness, has a unique way of sparking romantic ideas. It serves as the ideal backdrop for a memorable and heartwarming proposal. But before you can plan the perfect winter proposal, there’s a crucial piece of the puzzle you need – the ring! This article will explore a selection of ring options designed to cater to both men and women.
Understanding the 4 Cs:
But first, because an engagement ring means diamonds, there is some information to know about. You will need to select diamonds considering the 4 Cs:
- Cut: How the diamond is cut plays into the diamond’s sparkle and brilliance. Factors such as shallowness or depth affect how light will go through the diamond.
- Color: The color of the diamond ranges from icy white to light yellow in the white spectrum. However, there are other colors like black, pink, yellow diamonds, or gems like sapphire and emerald.
- Clarity: Refers to the diamond markings. It’s a scale to determine the value of the diamond, with flawless being the rarest and included being the most common.
- Carat: Represents the weight of the diamond, with 1 carat defined as 200 milligrams.
All these factors make up the quality and price of a diamond. It is a guideline depending on your needs and budget, but that doesn’t mean there are bad diamonds. Additionally, there are many different diamonds shapes to consider such as round, oval, radiant, cushion, marquise, princess, etc. So, make sure that you have a slight idea on what your partner likes and dislikes.
Now, let’s explore some examples and a selection of the most unique and fitting ring options for a winter engagement!
For Her:
Keyzar Jewelry’s Halo Twig Setting :
This beautiful 5-carat grown radiant diamond halo twig combines elegance, charm, and singularity with its twigs and diamonds surrounding the center stone. This ring is priced at $1,950. Keyzar offers a variety of engagement rings ranging from classic to more original bands.
Veraggio’s Renaissance 977 R 14K Rose Gold Round Ring:
This vintage masterpiece in 14K rose gold, featuring a marquise shape is the ideal symbol for timeless love with a touch of sparkle. The model is also available in gold and white gold. Priced at $2,900.
Giliarto’s 2 Carat Round Aquamarine Snowflake Halo Engagement Ring:
Enchant your proposal with a vintage 2-carat round aquamarine snowflake halo engagement ring in Victorian 14K white gold, priced at $1,455 from Giliarto. It is a small American business that offers vintage and classic sets. This beautiful snowflake-like design makes it the perfect choice for a breathtaking winter engagement. Bonus points if the proposal is made under the snow!
Ken & Dana Design’s Aurelia Ring:
Transport yourself to the Edwardian era with Ken & Dana Design’s Aurelia Ring. Priced at $2,200, this vintage masterpiece in 14K white gold exudes sophistication and romance. Its oval shape and recycled materials make it a timeless choice for an elegant winter engagement. Located in New York, this boutique offers a blend of fashion jewelry and quality at reasonable prices. Don’t hesitate to check out their boutique!
Garrard‘s 1735 Double Cluster Rings:
If you are looking for gems such as emerald or ruby from a more prestigious shop like Garrard, you’ll find the sophisticated 1735 double cluster beautiful cluster rings in emerald and ruby. Priced at approximately $28,000 for the emerald and $30,000 for the ruby, they exude sophistication and charm. For engagement rings, ruby gemstone represents love, passion, and devotion, while emerald represents true love, luck, and peace. Emerald Ring Link | Ruby Ring Link
Catbird’s Pearl Snowflake Ring Supreme:
As a final unique choice, perfect for the season, we have a beautiful pearl engagement ring. Pearls symbolize loyalty, integrity, generosity, and purity. The Pearl Snowflake Ring Supreme, made of solid 18K gold with 0.37 carats of diamonds, is priced at only $5,780. Catbird, based in NYC, is one of the best shops for engagement rings, so I highly recommend checking them out as well.
For Him:
Who says diamonds are only a woman’s best friend? Because diamonds are a proposal’s best friend, a man should also have his diamond!
Consider Tiffany & Co.’s Charles Tiffany Setting Men’s Engagement Ring:
A platinum setting with an emerald diamond cut, slightly over 2 carats.
Or for a more unique option the, Stagehead Designs’ Rainier Diamond Dust Wedding Ring :
Envision a delicate dusting of diamonds, evoking the image of snow gently being caught on the surface of the ring, priced at only $329. Available in Titanium, Black Zirconium, Silver, Damascus Steel, 14K White Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, or 14K Rose Gold, it also is customizable with engraving. Stagehead Designs, a boutique specializing in wedding and engagement rings, exudes uniqueness and showcases a diverse range of high-end diamonds and gems. If you have an affinity for gems, I highly recommend exploring their collection, which caters to both men and women.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration or already planning to propose, I hope this article has provided valuable insights for this engagement season. Now, if you’re someone hoping to get engaged, well, you can simply send this article to that special person.
I cross my fingers for you and wish you a holiday season filled with love and diamonds!
XOXO
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