{"id":11010227,"date":"2020-11-05T10:36:39","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T10:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=11010227"},"modified":"2023-03-15T22:11:43","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T22:11:43","slug":"top-tips-for-shopping-for-an-engagement-ring-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/top-tips-for-shopping-for-an-engagement-ring-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips for Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bd62c5ad40\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bd62c5ad40\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/top-tips-for-shopping-for-an-engagement-ring-during-covid-19\/#Support_local\" >Support local<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/top-tips-for-shopping-for-an-engagement-ring-during-covid-19\/#Try_virtual\" >Try virtual<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/top-tips-for-shopping-for-an-engagement-ring-during-covid-19\/#Think_sustainable\" >Think sustainable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/top-tips-for-shopping-for-an-engagement-ring-during-covid-19\/#Consider_bespoke\" >Consider bespoke<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">If there\u2019s one good thing to take away from the turbulent events of this past year, it\u2019s that love is still going strong. The long weeks of lockdown have given couples some much-needed time to bond and allow their relationship to grow. For many, it became the perfect moment to commit to each other further and propose, giving birth to a wave of unique and unforgettable proposal stories.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/solitaire.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/solitaire.jpg\" alt=\"Top Tips for Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19\" class=\"wp-image-11010325\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/solitaire.jpg\" alt=\"Top Tips for Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19\" class=\"wp-image-11010325\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Top Tips For Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Analysis of the past few months shows that demand for <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/engagement-ring-inspiration-our-top-five\/\">engagement rings<\/a> has increased, implying that an engagement ring is not merely a high-value purchase but a token of love. Despite these times being economically and psychologically challenging, people are putting the symbolic significance of a ring first.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/50925-michael-somerville-2-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/50925-michael-somerville-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Top Tips for Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19\" class=\"wp-image-11010320\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/50925-michael-somerville-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Top Tips for Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19\" class=\"wp-image-11010320\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Top Tips For Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll probably live with COVID-19 for a while, so here\u2019s what we\u2019ve learned about <a href=\"https:\/\/taylorandhart.com\/engagement-rings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shopping for an engagement ring<\/a> during a pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_local\"><\/span>Support local<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The current health crisis has made people aware of their surroundings and taught them to be more sensitive to their community. The same applies to jewellers. Big names in the jewellery sector have given way to smaller, local businesses that are more approachable and open to real, earnest communication. If you\u2019re about to embark on one of the most exciting journeys of your life, try to research the local jewellers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ruby-engagement-ring.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ruby-engagement-ring.jpg\" alt=\"Top Tips for Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19\" class=\"wp-image-11010324\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ruby-engagement-ring.jpg\" alt=\"Top Tips for Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19\" class=\"wp-image-11010324\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Top Tips For Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll be surprised by the amount of care and expertise you can get. Not only will you enjoy personalised service, but you\u2019ll be giving back to your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_virtual\"><\/span>Try virtual<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">While some proposers are happy with off-the-shelf collection rings, others find it limiting and choose to consult with a design <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/diamond-engagement-rings\/\">expert who can help them craft the perfect engagement ring<\/a>. Many couples opt for the bespoke process because it allows them to collaborate on the design, which means engaging in real-life, meaningful communication with a designer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/nyc-showroom.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/nyc-showroom.jpg\" alt=\"Top Tips for Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19\" class=\"wp-image-11010323\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/nyc-showroom.jpg\" alt=\"Top Tips for Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19\" class=\"wp-image-11010323\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Top Tips for Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Thankfully, virtual consultations are already available for many jewellers. You can choose a design consultant according to your preferences, and they will be happy to guide you through the journey, all from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_sustainable\"><\/span>Think sustainable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">These uncertain times are teaching us to take care of ourselves and others. Sustainable jewellery is nothing new and only adds to the growing trend of buying more minimalistic designs with ethically sourced diamonds and metals. Engagement ring trends come and go for various reasons, but a ring\u2019s sourcing history is always among the top factors influencing the final decision.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/london-workshop.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/london-workshop.jpg\" alt=\"Top Tips for Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19\" class=\"wp-image-11010322\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/london-workshop.jpg\" alt=\"Top Tips for Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19\" class=\"wp-image-11010322\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Top Tips for Shopping For An Engagement Ring During COVID-19<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">People now have much more time to reflect on their commitment to reducing environmental harm through their purchases, which is becoming an almost unanimous mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_bespoke\"><\/span>Consider bespoke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Custom-designed engagement rings are falsely associated with a higher cost, especially considering that what they give a couple is priceless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Not only does the bespoke process let you monitor the stages of design, but it also leaves you with the precious memory of the unique experience of bringing your dreams to life. COVID has the whole world stuck at home, but the time spent with your loved one gives you time to plan what your ring will look like carefully. Remember that everything is possible with custom, so let your imagination do the talking and find a trusted jeweller to help you craft the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/taylorandhart.com\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one good thing to take away from the turbulent events of this past year, it\u2019s that love is still going strong. The long weeks of lockdown have given couples some much-needed time to bond and allow their relationship to grow. For many, it became the perfect moment to commit to each other further and propose, giving birth to a wave of unique and unforgettable proposal stories. 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