Happy Stories From our customers

One of the most amazing parts about making someone feel loved? It doesn’t take a lot of effort!

Leaving love notes for that special person in your life is sweet, simple…and deeply effective. It can lift a heart, brighten a spirit and heighten our appreciation of being alive. The cost? A pen, a piece of paper and a little creativity. (And no, no texting!)

Feel like you’re lacking on the creative front? Remember this: its the effort of doing it that counts, not your lack of Shakespearean level poetry.

Dare to be corny. Use silly metaphors (“My love for you is like a never-ending rainbow of joy”) or similes (“When I think of you, it’s like my heart has taken flight and only stops at the edges of the stars.” Or keep it simple (“You are mine. And I am yours. Always.”)

There is no right or wrong when it comes to sharing your expression of love. That’s the beauty of it.

Of all of the ring terms out there, one could say “shank” is the least attractive sounding. But don’t let that fool you: it can a whole other level of visual sophistication and comfort to your engagement ring.

The shank itself is the bottom portion of the ring. The euro-shank (formally known as the a European Shank) is a flattened bottom portion of the ring (as opposed to the traditional round ring shank. This gives the visual impression of a more square ring.

Why would you want that? Well, this design concept tends to reduce the range the ring is likely to pivot or move while on the finger. It also provides a contemporary look to your ring, which appeal to those looking for a more “mod” appearance.

Check out the video below for a good example of the beauty and practicality of a euro-shank.

There are a lot of myths out there when it comes to how tightly a ring should fit. And for good reason: we believe that (just like the love in our life) there’s one perfect fit.

But unfortunately, our finger is more fickle than that. It expands and decreases in sizes, even throughout one day. It also changes based on weather, diet and water retention.

The idea is to find a good fit. So how do you find it?

According to Wedding Bee: 

To help you find that almost perfect fit, you should work with an experienced jeweler to get your finger professionally sized. And I’m not talking about going to a jewelry store that has some plastic sizer and an inexperienced sales associate. When you’re going to be wearing something as meaningful and expensive as a wedding band, you want to make sure you do it right.

We wholeheartedly agree: when you are fitted for a ring, the jeweler should utilize various methods and tools to help you find the most most comfortable fit.

Another sizing tip: the best time of the time to have your finger sized is between lunch and dinner (since this is when your finger is at its largest size).

Remember: the fit of a ring is very personal opinion. While there are methods to identify a match for you, ultimately the choice is based on how it feels. Just like the love of your life, only you know the real perfect fit.

A fit for life.