A Diamond That’s Hers to Keep

When a man walks through the doors of a jewelry store and inquires about a diamond engagement ring, a wise jewelry store owner simply knows that it is a matter of great importance. This man means business.

By business we mean not only a material exchange between them but a quiet acknowledgment that the store is participating in an endeavor as life-changing and serious as a forthcoming commitment.

Jewelry stores get known not only for the variety of jewelry and prices they offer but also for the quality and reliability of services they provide. This reputation should be as solid and timeless as the metals and gemstones it sells. Store personnel should be thorough and conscientious in inspecting that all goods they issue are of impeccable quality and that every ring they release should be the one bought and ordered. In case of error, which should be practically nil given the sensitive nature of their business, they should nonetheless be courteous and considerate in their requests.

Customers like this man trust a store with their money’s worth. They consult the store on choices of rings based on karat, cut, color, and clarity. The enthusiasm and conviction of an experienced owner rubs off on the sentiments of this man, and together they reach a consensus on the perfect diamond ring for the occasion. Whether they do realize it or not, these two parties have commemorated one of life’s monumental decisions in such a tiny package as a box with a band with a promise that this man carries home.

An engagement ring gets known for its authenticity. The ring this man now bears carries the stamp of excellence. It is backed by a certificate of authenticity stating its exact description, value, and specifications not only for insurance purposes but also in case of replacement. The purchase is covered by a lifetime warranty and a return policy good for 30 days wherein the ring may be inspected by the buyer and confirmed to be in good order or may be returned by him for any plausible reason.

No one inspects the ring better than the fiancée and her friends. The oohs and aahs are part of the drama and ritual that come with proposing and accepting. In time the excitement wears off, but the ring doesn’t. An engagement ring becomes an extended appendage on the woman’s finger and a fond reminder of her fiancé. It promises a future for them, and it is hers to keep.

A man gets known for the integrity by which he handles his circumstances. If he were given the wrong ring, and it so happens, what would he do? There are many facets to this question that even a court of law would not fully resolve to everyone’s contentment.

If you see a diamond engagement ring for what it really is, then you would know the answer. It stands for the past, present, and future which must be founded on truth and goodness. It has to be clear to reflect what’s inside. It even has to be cut to show off its brilliance. This is a gem of learning every couple can keep.