Weddings are always expected to evoke feelings of immense elation—this is one reason why many of those who go through this ceremony of uniting in marriage end up in happy tears and huge smiles. Do a quick Google image search of the word “wedding” and you get nuptial photos with most couples beaming in front of the camera, strutting off to a life that’s going to be lived happily ever after.
There’s one observation, though, that keeps coming up whenever remarkable weddings are talked of: the best and happiest weddings usually come after a great proposal. Marriage proposals, or “putting a ring on it” as Beyoncé would quip in her song, is that relationship level-up that happens when one person officially asks for the other person’s hand in holy matrimony. Key in the phrase “marriage proposal” on YouTube and you get approximately 1.2 million video results with descriptions like “beautiful,” “awesome,” and “epic.”
Proposals are also almost never complete without the presentation of engagement rings. The best ring for this moment? An engagement diamond. Classic and elegant in nature, an engagement diamond can have a big influence on how a wedding will turn out to be. Just how much influence? Allow us to count the ways.
1. It shows how much a man cares for her woman. It’s one thing for a man to spend blindly on a diamond he will probably slave forever to pay off, but it’s another thing to invest wisely on something both of them will cherish for all eternity. A man who knows what’s best for his future wife will only get nothing but the best, of course, and an engagement diamond will show just that.
2. He cares about how important the big day is for his fiancée. The mark of a true fiancé is graciously stepping back after a proposal and letting every second be his fiancée and her diamond’s time to shine, giving enough time to allow their friends and relatives to ogle at her shiny new rock before the wedding day. Yes, letting her shine bright like a diamond, indeed.
3. It’s a good gauge for the quality of one’s wedding. Men, take heed because there’s just no denying it—the gift of an engagement diamond is a clear indication of just how much planning have gone your way to ensure that you will be sharing a perfect occasion with her. Women, listen up—the gift of an exquisitely made engagement diamond is a clear indication that he believes you deserve quality and a wedding with meaning.
4. He wants his involvement to matter. A man who goes out of his way to research and choose the best diamond for his fiancée is most likely going to be there 100 percent when it’s time to plan the wedding, and will be with her every step of the way hereafter. And that’s a keeper!
It’s of course perfectly understandable that not every man will know how to choose the best diamond. Luckily, this absolutely breathtaking video from wedding videographer Jason Magbanua shows just what makes up the best engagement diamond, right down to the 5 important Cs!
Here are some key takeaways from the video to wrap it up:
The best diamond will have the 5 Cs:
1. Carat – Selecting the best diamond should not rely solely on its carat. A diamond with modest carat weight but excellent in other Cs is more beautiful than a large carat with subpar color, cut, and clarity. A well-crafted diamond will also appear larger than its actual size.
2. Cut – Go for a signature cut, like the emerald cut–unique and exquisite, bringing out the stone’s brilliance.
3. Clarity – Albeit technical, one should always consider clarity grade. It’s important to make sure that what you’re buying into is so fine it’s almost close to perfection.
4. Color – Never settle for any hue other than the purest white. The top three color grades D, E, and F are considered colorless and the rarest.
5. Characteristic – The most important thing to consider when choosing an engagement diamond is its unique character. This will make it stand out beautifully among others. Choose one with the most unique quality.
In the end, any wedding will only be dictated by what a couple will create together. Marriage proposals? They are the brightest with engagement diamonds. Good luck!
ADVT