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Q: My boyfriend wants to propose to me with his grandmother’s ring, but I hate it! I feel awful, but it’s so busy and I like minimalist jewelry. A: A jeweler can take the center diamond out of the family ring and put it in a chic new solitaire setting for you, either before the proposal or after the wedding, if you’d like to keep grandma’s setting for the big day. You’ll still have the sentimentality of the heirloom diamond, but in a brand-new ring that feels true to you.
Q: Why do engagement rings always have diamonds? I like colorful gemstones!
A: Diamonds may be the traditional choice, but there’s no reason you can’t have a colored gemstone engagement ring! Kate Middleton did it, and so did Jackie Kennedy. Just remember that not all gems are strong enough to resist chipping or cracking with daily wear.
Q: How can I make my engagement ring feel more meaningful than any other ring I own? A: What about a secret message? A jeweler can engrave your wedding date, your names or initials, or even an inside joke or meaningful phrase on your ring. You can even get half of a phrase on your ring and the other half on your partner’s ring to really tie things together.
Q: I like the look of multiple bigger diamonds. Not a halo, but I still want my engagement ring to feel like an engagement ring. What should I look for? A: I think you’d love a toi et moi or a three-stone ring! A toi et moi has two large center stones rather than one, and it’s the perfect way to represent you and your partner being joined forever. A three-stone style has one big diamond with a slightly smaller stone on either side and is said to represent the past, present, and future of a relationship.
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