[Jewelry making - Article 00623] - Re: [Orchid] Engagement ring for a jeweler

[Ian W. Wright]

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Hi Valerie,

    I fear your boyfriend has set himself an almost impossible task if
    he is trying to find a ring that will tick all the boxes... ;-) 

    To my old and befuddled way of thinking, an engagement ring is an
    expression of your boyfriend's love and commitment to you and, as
    such, should be of his choosing. Don't forget that it will, hopefully
    be a long-term piece of jewellery (although, in a way, it is more
    than just jewellery) and so should be of a design that will stand the
    test of time and not something flashy and 'modern' that will look
    awkward on your hand in 50 years time. It should also be practical -
    something you can wear under rubber gloves while cleaning the house
    and of a design that won't easily scratch a baby or get tangled in
    its diapers.. etc. etc.. 

    My vote would be for something minimalist and traditional, however
    boring that may seem - he could always be persuaded to buy you
    another, more showy, ring for social events, but that initial
    expression of love and commitment would be held in the simple and
    sentimental ring you cold wear most of the time. 

    Alternatively, you could give him a couple of sketches of designs you
    currently like together with a note of the type of gold and stones
    and send him on his way like a child being sent to the grocers..... 

Good luck.
Best wishes,
Ian
Ian W. Wright
Sheffield UK
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