DALLAS, Jan 13, 2012/ FW/ — A true red-letter day, Valentine’s Day is a favorite date for marriage proposals. From real life, to pop culture, even the movies – lovers had taken inspiration on how to ask their significant other to be their spouse.
A walk in the park, a romantic dinner, at the ballpark – men had went down on their knees had asked the women they love to share a life with them. And more often than not, there a ring is presented as a token of their everlasting love.
The engagement ring – the ring that dreams are made of… Through centuries, jewelers have perfected the engagement ring. Yet, even today, new designs and new ideas abound.
But some, like Prince William (now the Duke of Cambridge) chose heirlooms to proclaim their love. For those who follow the lives of the British royals, it is a well-known fact that Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton (now Duchess of Cambridge) using the engagement ring that belonged to his mother, Princess Diana.
Prince William used the dazzling oval blue 18-carat sapphire and diamond ring when he popped the question while they were on holiday in Kenya on October 2010.
And since then, family heirlooms has returned as a favorite among lovers when proposing marriage. A popular choice are estate diamond jewelry pieces that evoke old world charm while also saying that love is timeless.
The choice of the ring is very important in sending the message, yet… the answer that the prospective groom waits for is YES!
