The Diamond Dude's Engagement Tips

Make it memorable!

This is what she'll always remember. Make your proposal personal, fun and memorable.

Be creative!

Make it memorable!

Where did you first meet? What's her favorite local spot? Where has she always wanted to go? The more effort, the more meaningful!

Collaborate

Things you may need:

Discretely ask her friends and family.

WARNINGS: If you don't watch your words they'll sniff it out and tell her! Only talk to the ones you trust that can keep this low key.

Things you may need:

"Father of the Bride" Permission

Ring

The Right Moment

Take Your Time

"Breathe"

(I don't know how, but her mom knows)

Ask!

The Diamond Dude Informs

Measure Ring Size

The majority of women's engagement ring sizes are in the range of 5.5 - 6.5

The average woman's ring finger is a size 6 with 2-3mm wide

Proposal

Measure Ring Size

After she says "Yes!", Perfect Day Partners Wedding Network helps!

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Price

Measure Ring Size

Price

1 carat Mined Diamond Ring:

$7,829 in 2018

1 carat Diamond 4.0 Ring:

$4,200 in 2018

WTF are the 4 C's?

Carat - weight and size of diamond/stone - 200 milligrams
Cut - Shape of diamond/stone
Color - Diamonds of the highest quality are generally colorless while diamonds with lower quality have noticeable color, which can appear as pale yellow
Clarity - Clarity or clearness of the diamond, mostly depends on Cut

WTF is a carat?*

A carat is a unit of weight for precious stones and pearls, now equivalent to 200 milligrams

Let's be honest, it's a size issue

.5 carat is beautiful

1 carat is stunning

2 carats is gorgeous

3 carats is amazing

4+ carats is sorta over compensating, dude

Engagement Ring carat settings

Who TF buys the man's wedding ring?

Some traditionalists say your lady should buy it for you as a gift, some traditionalists say you should buy it for yourself

It 's mostly an afterthought until the last second, so don't forget to also shop for YOUR wedding ring

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Men's Wedding Rings

How TF do jewelry stores value diamond rings?

Supply - The more in your area, the more competitive the pricing
Size and weight of the diamond/stone
Labor cost to create the perfect ring
The four C's

Did You Know?

US Proposal Statistics

The Difference between Fiancé and Fiancée

March 20 - National Proposal Day

33% - propose at home

75% - propose on one knee

25% - invite friends and family

40% - of men target Valentine's Day

57% - of women appreciate the ol' "Father Of the Bride's" permission

64% - weren't surprised by the proposal

88% - the "surprise factor" is important

3-4 months - average time spent shopping for an engagement ring

The Difference between Fiancé and Fiancée

Fiancé - the masculine spelling version

Fiancée - the feminine spelling version

Fiancer (French) - To get engaged

Fidare (Latin)- To trust

US Wedding Statistics

The Difference between Fiancé and Fiancée

US Wedding Statistics

15 months - average engagement

2,400,000 - weddings per year

25 years - average for brides

27 years - average age for grooms

Las Vegas - #1 wedding city

114,000 - weddings per year in Las Vegas

June - most popular wedding month

81% - guests remember entertainment most

$44,000 - average wedding cost*

What does Diamond 4.0 mean?

Diamond 1.0

The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago.

For centuries, only royalty were allowed to possess and display diamonds.

Diamond 2.0

Diamond 1.0

In 1871, a colossal 83.50-carat deposit was unearthed on a shallow hill called Colesberg Kopje. This newly discovered diamond source increased the world’s diamond supply substantially, resulting in a significant decrease in their value.

By 1880, Englishman Cecil John Rhodes formed De Beers Consolidated Mines, Ltd in an effort to control the diamond supply.

Diamond 3.0

Diamond 1.0

Diamond 3.0

Today, the world’s diamond deposits are slowly becoming depleted. Less than 20% of the diamonds mined are of gem quality; less than 2% are considered “investment diamonds.”

75-80% of mined diamonds are used for industrial applications, such as grinding, sawing, and drilling. Typically, more than 250 tons of ore must be mined in order to produce a one-carat, gem-quality stone.

Diamond 4.0

Using cutting-edge technology, High Pressure-High Temperature (HPHT) or Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), lab grown diamonds replicate the natural diamond growing process without compromising the environment and your pocket book.

Design Your Ring

The Diamond Dude's Wedding Checklist

To-Do-List

Choose a date

Mail/Email your "Save the Date!"

Create budget (the worst)

Choose Wedding Party

Guest List

"Relax"

Book Flights

Choose Hotel

Welcome Baskets

Insure Wedding Ring

Stay in Mental and Physical Shape

Create a Registry

Plan a Honeymoon

Delegate Duties

"We're almost there!"

Write Your Vows

Pack

"Say "I Do!"

Party!

Vendors

To-Do-List

Jeweler

Bridal/Bridesmaids Dresses

Photographer/Videographer

Tuxedo/Groomsmen

Venue

Caterer

Officiant

DJ/MC's

Live Music

Transportation

Florist

Cake/Desserts

Wedding Planner

Hair and Make-Up

Stationary

Gifts

Engagement Ring Settings

Prong/Solitaire

Most popular, 3-6 prongs hold stone in place

Pavé

Prong/Solitaire

Flat rows of small stones

Halo

Prong/Solitaire

Bezel

Rows of smaller stones "Halo" around center stone

Bezel

Channel

Bezel

Stone is inset into the setting

Channel

Flat row of stones in setting

Bar

Channel

2 or more thin vertical bars in setting

Tension

Gypsy/Flush

Pressure holds stone in place

Gypsy/Flush

Stone is inlayed, secured by setting

Illusion

Gypsy/Flush

Illusion

Setting creates larger stone appearance

Cluster

Cathedral

Illusion

Groups of diamonds create a center stone

Cathedral

Prongs ornately designed

Antique/Vintage

Delicate customized setting

Eternity Band

Antique/Vintage

Complete loop of diamonds in setting

Split Shank

Antique/Vintage

Infinity Setting

Setting splits into two to feature stone

Infinity Setting

The infinity symbol in setting surrounds stone

3 Stone

Infinity Setting

3 Stone

Represents the past, present and future

Engagement Ring Shapes/Cut

Oval

Princess

Round

Round

Princess

Round

Princess

Emerald

Baguette

Princess

Emerald Cut with Channel Setting Engagement Ring

Baguette

Pear

Baguette

Marquise

Radiant Cushion

Marquise

Heart

Radiant Cushion

Marquise

Radiant Cushion

Engagement Ring Metals

Platinum

Sterling Silver

Palladium

Rare gray-white, natural metal

Palladium

Sterling Silver

Palladium

Silver and white, natural metal

Sterling Silver

Silver with copper/metal added for strength

White Gold

Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver

Rhodium-plated Yellow Gold metal

Yellow Gold

Natural yellow metal

Rose Gold

Yellow Gold

Yellow gold with copper

Titanium

Strong and light, black, gray or silver

Tungsten

Titanium

Strength, pure element, steel gray

Steel

Titanium

Zirconium

Long term strength, silver

Zirconium

Shapable and strong, silver, black or gray

Download and print "The Diamond Dude Ring Sizer"

TDD Ring SIzer (pdf)Download

Print and cut out "Ring Sizer"

Wrap our "Ring Sizer" around ring finger with the number side facing you.

Take note of the number that appears closest to the line and number and that is the ring size!

Measure from a ring she has!

Place her ring over the circles until the inside of your ring matches a specific circle

If the ring falls between both sizes, lean towards the bigger size

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