Tears of Joy

I have been making a lot of ladies cry lately. Not in a bad way! This is the time of the year for love. Spring is in the air. Anniversaries are coming up, and new engagements are being made. The bridal part of business can be the most rewarding. From selecting the perfect stone to designing the perfect ring for the love of your life it can be a process. These projects can be rushed, but I prefer to have enough time to put together something you can be proud to present. Sometimes I need to take a beat in order to feel inspired. Some of my most interesting designs come to me while I’m in the shower or late at night watching Dateline. Oftentimes, the store is so busy it’s hard for me to focus!

My most recent couples have been on the more mature side and are celebrating a second chance at love. Both couples selected a natural diamond ring to symbolize their love. Tears were shed in my store and smiles all around. It’s always such a touching moment when a bride-to-be finds her special ring. The sentimentality isn’t something I take for granted. I know how important this moment is, and I have a few rules about it. For instance, if the gentleman is unsure about ring size, I ask them to enlist the help of family members to at least get me in the general ballpark, like having her sister give her one of her own rings to try on to see if it fits or not. If it doesn’t go on, I size up a little bit based on the sister’s finger size. I always err on the side of being too big. The worst thing that can happen during a surprise proposal is the ring not going on her finger at all. I always enclose a ring guard to tighten it up until she can come in for sizing.

Another rule I have is that there must be transparency. If a lab diamond is selected, there is no shame in that at all. Just be honest with her. I will not lie to your sweetheart for you if you tell her you bought a natural diamond and she is wearing a lab. That is not a position I want to be in. I haven’t really had a problem with this; most modern brides are very well informed about lab diamonds and are more than happy to spend the money you saved on wedding preparations or the honeymoon instead. Don’t start your union off with a lie. This doesn’t bode well for a long-term relationship.

As far as anniversary bands go, I have a huge selection in stock. You do not need to go to Naples! Pop by the store with your engagement ring and see what looks good. I can custom make any band you want in natural or lab diamonds. My selection can be used for inspiration and I will have a CAD design drawn up if there are any changes you may want to make. It’s really a pretty simple process and my customers have been so pleased with their custom designs by the Jeweler’s Daughter.

The custom work is what gets me out of bed each morning. It gives me the opportunity to be creative and make a customer for life. They also present a challenge and I enjoy that. There are a lot of options that can be overwhelming for a woman and my customers appreciate my ability to listen and make suggestions based on what they like or don’t like. It helps if you bring an inspiration picture or at least know what you don’t like! With summer coming up, it’s a great time for a consultation. The store’s foot traffic will settle down after Mother’s Day. Thanks again, Marco Island. I am honored to be entrusted with the most important life moments.