When you’re buying an engagement ring, there are a pros-and-cons you weigh up with your choices.
Most of them focus on price and quality. After all, it’s human to seek out the very best ring you can get, for the least amount of money possible. At the time, these can be very compelling, and consume your entire thoughts until you have that ring in your hand. Though if you’re considering a handmade piece, the real magic is a little more human than that.
Sure, handmade rings are great quality.
Sure, handmade rings are a great choice, given how long they can last.
Though the very best part is far more nuanced.
Whenever I meet new people, and our small talk turns to what we each do for a living, I can tell right away the people who’ve been through the process of having an engagement ring handmade, before they even tell me so.
Their eyes light up, even before they’ve said a word. The magic is still there, whether it’s been 1 year or 30 years since that ring was made.
The joy I get to see when they me things like: “I got to design the ring” and “I had someone actually make the ring by hand”. That joy never fades. That experience is one that leaves its mark long after the proposal moment.
Knowing that a pair of human hands created a timeless piece for you from scratch, and that you played a part in bringing to life - down the track, that’s the real magic of choosing a handmade ring.