I wanted a unique engagement ring too and I got a sapphire. I LOVE it, it's so unique! My fiance designed it and it's so pretty! Sapphires come in very light blue so I would recommend a sapphire, plus sapphires represent communication which is always good in a relationship! :)
Oh, sapphires are a good choice! I was debating between a purple sapphire (which looks like a deep tanzanite, but it's super sparkly) or a blue diamond. I went with the diamond since it's the color of the ocean and that's the place that makes me happiest. :) I have no idea when it will arrive. I know SO is working with the jeweler, but I'm not allowed to know anything about it at this point.
After I posted on this I saw that you had already decided. The example looks beautiful! I can't wait to see pics of the real thing!! So exciting!! When are you getting married?
Handmade jewelry is jewelry which has been assembled and formed by hand rather than through the use of machines. According to the guidelines of the FTC, in order to be stamped or called "handmade" the work must be made solely by hand power or hand guidance. This means that jewelry may be made using drills, lathes, or other machinery, but it must be guided by human hand. This precludes the use of punch presses, CNC machinery and casting to name a few processes that would not qualify as "handmade". Beyond that caveat it can be anything made out of anything that would be considered jewelry. The American Gem Trade Association Spectrum awards, the Gem Center Idar Oberstein, and the De Beers Awards include awards for handmade jewelry.
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