Engagement Ring

Wei Jien gave a lot of thought when he designed my engagement ring. I never expected him to do so much research on rings! Apparently, he went to quite a few jewelry shops to scout for rings and to familiarize himself with the cut, colour, clarity and carat.


After a few months of research, he went to a jeweler (recommended by a family friend) to buy a good diamond. He then designed the ring based on the diamond cut and shape, as well as my personality.

My engagement ring

The ring has 6-prong settings. He initially wanted a 4-prong setting, but it didn't do the diamond justice -- the diamond looked square. The 6-prong setting makes the diamond look rounder and nicer.


Some may argue that 6 prongs cover up more of the diamond. It's true. Good thing the diamond he chose isn't small and it is very shiny. So the 6 prongs actually complemented the diamonds quite beautifully. According to him, I have a rather boyish character (he knew me since I was 13), so the 6-prong setting's bolder look suited me better.


He choose a thinner band because my fingers are bony and cannot carry a thick band nicely. The sides of the band are adorned with small diamonds to make the ring shinier. It also reflects my "princess-y" character.


I like how he thought of the design thoroughly -- he actually made three visits to the jeweler to make sure everything is perfect. Everyone I met said the ring reflected my personality very aptly. I'm glad Wei Jien didn't just buy the ring "off the rack." Makes me feel special. =)

He mentioned that he might want to change my diamond to a heart-shaped one. The jeweler is now looking for a heart-shaped diamond that meets his budget, but I think my ring is lovely the way it is.