Be wary of the word "designer," because it can be used to mean very different things. Don't confuse "designer" rings with "custom" rings; just because you are choosing a loose diamond at a jeweler does not make it a designer ring. This kind of ring is better referred to as a "custom" ring.
According to the Encarta dictionary, designer as an adjective means: “designed by somebody famous; created or produced by a famous designer.” There is a difference between a ring designed by a well-renowned jeweler and one made by someone else.
When a man gives a woman an engagement ring, he is professing his love and commitment to her. This is a huge event in one's life that only happens once. When the woman takes the ring, she is making the commitment to have it on her finger for the rest of her life. Do you think that your bride will be satisfied with a discount store or pawnshop ring? She will be happy with a ring that has been custom designed, but if you really want to send her over the top, a high end designer engagement ring will do just that.
Have you ever seen what a newly engaged young woman does while telling her friends about the engagement? She will hold out her hand to show off the diamond ring to whomever she can. Everyone expresses their surprise and pleasure. A beautiful ring will make even the most reserved squeal with joy. You will find that, for the moment, they are more excited about their ring than they are about the person who gave it to them. Although this sounds bad, it’s actually the truth.
A bride-to-be's circle of friends could quite possibly determine her expectations of a designer ring. A good jeweler will be able to offer rings from many famous designers such as Art Carved, Calla Cut, Michael M, Vatche, Whiteflash and Scott Kay. If you decide to buy a diamond engagement ring from a company that imports diamonds directly from the source, you could avoid a higher cost and middleman markups. Diamonds should be graded according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) guidelines, rather than an in-store grading system. The company you select needs to have a respected history and a bonafide warranty.
When you buy a diamond and gold engagement ring, you are making an investment that will hold its value for quite some time. Finding a unique designer engagement ring for your fiancée should be fun and exciting, so take your time and find the designer ring that’s perfect for your bride.
