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:

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.
 

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.

“Big girls need big diamonds.” – Elizabeth Taylor

Blue, green, yellow, orange, purple brown, pink, gray and violet – colors of the rainbow? Yes – and also the possibility of colors of diamonds! Many people are surprised when they hear this, as the vast majority of diamonds sought after in today’s market, range from near colorless to light yellow, brown or gray. The same unique factors that create most of a diamond’s beauty – being chemistry and structure – also create this wide range of colors in diamonds.

Clarity refers to the number of natural markings found inside every diamond from various events in the “life” of a diamond. The beautiful natural process of the creation of a diamond from Mother Earth results in each diamond having “clarity characteristics” (aka. blemishes or inclusions). Most diamonds contain natural 'inclusions' that resemble tiny crystals, which are trace elements of other minerals that got trapped when the diamond was formed. These are the birthmarks that make each stone unique.

Every couple has a special and unique love story. Proposing is such a wonderful milestone in one’s life that finding the special diamond engagement ring to symbolize your unique love story is simply a non-negotiable. Your unique love story deserves a personalized, unique symbol: a one-of-a-kind engagement ring.
 
What does it actually mean to design your own unique, one-of-a-kind engagement ring here at Spence? And what does the step by step experience look like?
 

Surprise? Collaborative Mission? Teamwork from Beginning to End? The million dollar question: “How involved should she be in the engagement ring shopping process?” On the one hand, you want to surprise her. On the other hand, you want it to be a ring she absolutely adores. Sorry guys - we wish it was a straight forward answer we could provide you with, but there really is no “how it is supposed to be”.
 

“Will You Marry Me?” If these words make your throat tighten, your palms sweaty and induce a stutter, we got your back… Planning the big proposal is one of the most exciting, yet stressful, events in a guy’s life.  But remember one thing, chief - you are still in charge of the proposal. Nobody can take that away from you. All you need now are some ideas on how to pop the question with style.