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Spreading the Love All the Way to Ethiopia: imagine1day
Giving back to the community is extremely important to us here at Spence Diamonds. We never forget our humble beginnings, and are very appreciative of our customers whom honor us with their business. Due to our valued customers' support, in turn, we are fortunate to be able to give back to the communities in which we live and work. Recently, we are honored to have the opportunity to support imagine1day in our small way with the amazing work they are up to.
Back to School… Back to your Routine… Time to Clean your Diamonds!
With summer drawing to a close, the kids back in school and the return of your normal routine, now is the time to ensure you are taking a precious moment to give your cherished diamonds a “good cleaning”.
Top Ten "Fun in the Sun" Things to Do in the Summer
We are extremely lucky to call Canada home – especially during the summer. During our beautiful Canadian summer, we experience a friendly reminder of why this is the case. In the hope to encourage you and your loved ones to take a break from preparing your wedding or planning the big proposal, below are a few summer pastimes to give you some inspiration to get outside and enjoy the rest of the summer…
5 Tips to Avoid Post-Wedding Bank Account Blues
- Honour a Wannabe Wedding Planner: Do a review of your family and friends to identify if there is someone that has a natural passion and ability to plan family parties or celebrations. Depending on your relationship, consider asking him/her to support you with your wedding plans! If he/she naturally enjoys being the “party planner”, he/she will be honoured that you have considered them to take on such an important role!
Top 10 Unique Wedding Gift Ideas
“Gift giving” – always easier said than done… As many can relate, purchasing a thoughtful, unique and meaningful gift for the newlyweds can be a daunting task. Even with the wonderful world of “gift registries” – finding that perfect gift can prove to be a challenging process. With wedding season in full swing, below is a list of the top 10 wedding gift ideas that we feel are fun, unique and personal.
The Proposal: Part II – How to Pop the Question with Style
Continuing on with our three part series, here are a few more proposal stories to get the ball rolling on how to pop the question with style. The tables have turned this time round though - with the stories being relayed from the perspective of the men. Planning how to pop the question is one of the most thrilling, yet stressful, milestones in a guy’s life. But just remember – you are in charge of the proposal. We have no doubt that you are going to knock her socks off too, just like these guys did.
Proposal Story #1:
The Real Deal: Real Life. Real Couples. Real Love.
This is what life is all about: real love, genuine connection and authentic sharing. Earlier this year, in late March, Janel was extremely kind to share her and Dan’s heart-warming love story with our Spence team. We were so thrilled to hear how much she loved her ring, and were very appreciative her fiancé, Dan, honored us with his business.
Dreamnight at the Vancouver Aquarium: Presented by Spence Diamonds
We owe every ounce of success to our local communities. That's why we are continually giving back to the community. We are truly committed to uplifting others to be more successful than ever before, and we are honored to have opportunities to make a difference in the communities in which we live and work. With a focus on making a difference in children’s lives, we have donated over $850,000 to various children’s charities and communities around the world.
The 4Cs Spotlight: Cut
The beauty of a diamond is predominately determined by “cut”. Most people are surprised to hear that a diamond’s carat weight is not a reliable indicator of a diamond’s apparent size. This is due to the most important of the 4Cs – a diamond’s cut. The cut of a diamond determines it’s beauty and brilliance. It is commonly known that diamonds of exceptional cut are very hard to find, given most diamonds are cut to whatever profile will yield the heaviest weight from the rough crystal.
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