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Tips for Proposing During the Holidays

Tips for Proposing During the Holidays

The holiday season will be here before we know it! With the upcoming holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and the rest of the end-of-year holidays, it is an excellent opportunity to propose to that special someone in your life. A surprise proposal adds to the romance with all of the family, friends, and festivities the holiday season has to offer.

Here are a few of The Diamond Spot’s tips for getting a head start on your holiday proposal:

Figure out the ring style

While this may sound like a daunting task, it’s easier than you might think. Start looking at what jewelry, especially rings, your special someone might already wear. Is your partner’s style more minimalistic with a singular piece, or do they like to layer their favorite jewelry? Another place to look is in her jewelry box. Is it full of different colors, or does she gravitate to the simplicity of the sparkle of a diamond?

If you are still having difficulties learning what they might like, turn to a family member or trusted friend who may have more insight into her likes and dislikes. There is a good chance she has mentioned a range of ring styles she likes and maybe even some she dislikes!

Browsing online to get a sense of different engagement rings is always a good start when determining which direction you may want to explore for a potential investment.

Consider a custom-designed engagement ring     

Turnaround time for your engagement ring might be quick. Still, it’s always better to start your ring selection process early in determining if you want to select an existing design from a particular designer or have your ring customized completely.

While you might like a particular style or look when searching online at various jewelers, nothing compares to seeing and feeling different designs in person. Having the ability to see various designs may steer you in a whole new direction on the perfect engagement ring. When you custom design an engagement ring, anything is possible. And usually, the costs are less than most designer rings. The Diamond Spot offers custom jewelry services to design the ring of her dreams. We offer the flexibility to make an appointment to visit us or have a virtual consultation.

Scope out the specifics

Once the engagement ring is selected, the next step is to scope out your unique holiday proposal’s specifics, such as location and timing.

• Location – You should always consider the weather living in New England with a holiday-season proposal, and it is best to have a backup if your first location is outdoors. A few outdoor locations around Boston that The Diamond Spot recommends is the Boston Public Garden, Christopher Columbus Waterfront, or Acorn Street in Beacon Hill. Consider a unique indoor spot around the city such as the beautiful museums Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts for the memorable proposal.

• Timing – When thinking about when to propose, ask yourself if there a particular holiday your partner prefers.  What are some of the other events during the upcoming holiday season where your partner’s loved ones will be nearby? Even if you want to propose a more private moment, you and your partner will likely enjoy having them nearby to celebrate after!

The holiday season is a time full of joy and an easy time to create memorable moments in your life with a proposal. Remember to consider what ring style your partner enjoys, determine if a custom ring would be the best for the occasion, and scout out that ideal location and timing for the perfect moment to propose to your loved one.

Let The Diamond Spot help you discover the diamond of your partner’s dreams at our convenient downtown Boston location. Reserve your one-on-one consultation online with one of our diamond specialists, and we will walk you through the process to ensure a great ring at an excellent price for your special day.

What To Know About Shopping at The Diamond Spot in the Diamond Exchange Building Boston

What To Know About Shopping at The Diamond Spot in the Diamond Exchange Building Boston

Did you know that when many people are looking for the Jewelers Building in Boston they search for The Diamond Exchange Building Boston? These terms are often used interchangeably to describe Boston’s historic downtown jewelry destination. Sitting at 333 Washington Street in Downtown Crossing since 1922, the Jewelers Building in downtown Boston is not only closing in on a century of history in the diamond and jewelry business, but it remains one of the elite locations to purchase fine jewelry.

This building has served both retail customers and suburban jewelry stores on a supplier level for nearly 100 years. Amazingly, some of The Diamond Spot’s jeweler neighbors have been tenants since the 1940s!

The Diamond Spot is one of the over 155 independent jewelers specializing in diamonds, colored gems, pearls, timepieces, sterling, and services such as appraising and engraving.

While online jewelers’ focus is to entice the engagement of customers through mouse clicks and corporate jewelers eye the next opening of their chain in a mall, The Diamond Spot continues the Building’s century-old core principal business values. These principals begin with an accountable business owner who takes pride in each piece of jewelry or gem sold, provide each customer quality merchandise directly from the craftsperson’s hands, and a customer-first service model.

Forging a relationship with each customer is vital for the staff at The Diamond Spot continues to be the norm and not the exception. This longstanding tradition will continue when a customer steps into The Diamond Spot at The Diamond Exchange Building for any of their diamonds, gems, and custom jewelry needs.  Creating these strong relationships with the customers and referring family members and friends are the cornerstones of The Diamond Spot’s business.

When visiting The Diamond Exchange Building, you’ll walk through the doors, and realize it’s worth the trip!  There is no need to look elsewhere for your custom-jewelry needs from the wide variety of jewelry designers under one roof.  Additionally, the combination of prices and quality, particularly for custom jewelry work, will turn any guest into a repeat customer.

Guests can visit The Diamond Spot at the Jewelers Building by driving into the city of Boston or using public transit. If driving is your choice, there are three parking garages within a block’s walking distance; 33 Arch Street Garage, 45 Province St Garage, and Pi Alley Garage.  If taking public transit is an easier option, three lines are within walking distance; Red Line at Downtown Crossing, Orange/Blue Line at State Street, and the Green Line at Park Street.

The Diamond Spot continues the longstanding tradition of excellence of the Jewelers Building. Call or make an appointment to visit us in downtown Boston today!