The Perfect Proposal: How to Get it Right

So you've met the perfect guy - tall, dark, handsome, makes you laugh for hours on end. You've been through thick and thin and now you realise you want nothing more than to spend the rest of your lives together. So what's next? The perfect guy deserves the perfect engagement ring, and so do you.

Engagement rings hold a special significance in the minds of many couples. Not only are they a stunning piece of jewelry, but they are also symbolic of the love that two people hold for each other. The rings are round, forming a never-ending circle; almost a metaphor for the never-ending love that the couple who owns the rings share.

Proposing, in itself, can be a terrifying task. Nerves, stress and cold feet are all common, however, the perfect ring can help to make the proposal that much more perfect. This ring will be worn on the finger of your loved one for all of eternity, and is what they will see on their hand when they think of you, and the ever-lasting commitment that you have made.

There are a number of engagement rings Melbourne that create marvelous and stunning pieces of jewelry, including this site that I came across in my own search for engagement rings: http://www.mdtdesign.com.au/category/brilliant-cuts/. Such rings hold all the class, style and elegance that bring a smile to both your face and the face of your loved one, as you share in the excitement of this first step towards your future together.

Male Engagement Rings

Gone are the days where engagement rings are purely for women. Mens engagement rings are becoming increasingly popular, with the most popular being a sleek band with a small diamond or gemstone. 

Commitment and Engagement

Engagement rings play a significant role in Western culture. They are a symbol of commitment and a right of passage in the marriage process. Usually given as part of the proposal of marriage, the engagement ring is an integral part of a couple’s dedication to each other. Worn traditionally on the left handed ring finger, the engagement ring and the wedding ring are often fused together after the marriage ceremony.

Many ancient cultures have used rings are part of their religions and societies. The Ancient Egyptians believed that the circular shape of rings signified the never-ending nature of the world. Similarly, the Ancient Greeks wore rings on their left-handed ring finger as they believed that a vein ran from the heart and into that finger.

Ancient Egyptian Wedding Ring

Whilst engagement rings for women have existed through time for women, its only in more recent times that men have begun wearing them. One of the key factors in this is due to World War II. The men would head off to war, and would being wearing engagement and wedding rings to remember their wives and children they had left at home.

Angelina Jolie's Famous Engagement Ring

Modern day engagement ring styles can be very intricate and dramatic. With the wedding band generally being plain and small, the engagement ring is where the large gemstones and clever designs are created. Current day styles include the Princess engagement ring, tension set ring or even the Mokume Gane engagement ring.

Male engagement rings are on the increase. More popular than ever before, what may have been “girly” for men 50 years ago is now trendy. Rings with small diamond or gemstone settings are the most popular form of male engagement ring. Seeing as you only have one engagement ring in your life (hopefully), ensuring you pick the right one for you is imperative. Often high in price, engagement rings are an important part of relationships and though expensive, are one of the most special pieces that partners will ever buy each other. For information about custom engagement rings visit www.mdtdesign.com.au/category/brilliant-cuts/ . 

Expensive and Famous Engagement Rings

One place that you are sure to find expensive and trendy engagement rings is in Hollywood. With many movie stars having hundreds of millions of dollars, there's little wonder that there are some seriously big diamonds being bought! Check out these two engagement rings from Beyonce and Kate Middleton...

This is an 18 carat Lorraine Schwartz emerald cut flawless diamond with a platinum setting. Valued at around $5million. Wow. 

Kate Middleton's royal engagement ring, an 18 carat blue oval sapphire has a white gold setting. This ring was Princess Diana's, the late mother of Prince William.