For
those of you who are thinking of entering the engagement ring game, here’s a
few things you should be thinking about taken from my latest book, ‘Celebrating
Love’s Special Moments’.
Although
one can’t put a price on love, but must put a price on the ring, the couple
should decide what they can afford before they ever enter a jewellery store. Many
foolish gestures have been made by lovers who couldn’t resist the pleadings of
the beloved when faced with a ring that was ten times more expensive than they could
afford. Unscrupulous sales assistants play on the embarrassment of a person who
wants to say ‘no’, but at the same time fears to appear cheap or mean in front
of the one they love.
Mind
you, if at this stage one partner begins to feel that the other partner is
uncomfortably and unexpectedly careful about money, or, contrariwise, has no
regard for money at all, it could be that first hint that the partners might
not be quite as compatible as they thought. If they search their hearts
honestly now they avoid throwing that Separation Party in the future.
Apart
from looking at the stone, which hopefully won’t need to be done with a
magnifying glass, the next consideration will be the setting and the band. This
will be either gold, silver or platinum. Silver, being more plentiful than
gold, is cheaper but does not wear as well as gold. Platinum, another white
metal, is stronger than gold, but a lot more expensive.
If
the partners are comfortable with the idea that their engagement is leading
them directly to the alter and is not a probationary period, the wedding ring
will be chosen at the same time. It will ensure that the designs match, that
the bands are narrow enough to sit comfortably on the finger, and that the
metals are both equally durable and not likely to wear down by constantly
rubbing against each other.
From ‘Celebrating Love’s Special Moments,’ by Vlady M Peters. Includes Wedding Reception, Pre-wedding parties, Honeymoon, House Blessing, Separation, Retirement,
Empty Nest etc.
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