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For the editorial type piece I think we should use the same piece as the Joe.ie piece (we wrote it) and we could put the heading again as 'Planning a an Xmas Proposal'say something like 'the time to start planning is now'and then the tips -

http://www.joe.ie/joe-life/life- features/joe-helps-you-pick-the-right-engagement-ring/

A photo of Stacey half way through and again at the bottom of the piece we might have some rings (we will forward you images) and also our logo and QR reader etc.

For the competition I am attaching an image of the earrings we will be giving away but we would like some other images of rings and earrings to be used. We will forward you some images. of rings etc.The competition will celebrate our Anniversary and will invite readers to Like and share our facebook page in order to be included in a chance to win a pair of diamond earrings. It will include a QR square to guide readers to our facebook page to register to win.

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LET LOYES DIAMONDS

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Loyes Diamonds, Baggot St. Lower, Dublin 2Open Monday - Saturday by appointment only

Loyes Diamonds, Baggot St. Lower, Dublin 2To book an appointment call 01 9060700 or email info@loyesdiamonds.ie

or through our website www.loyesdiamonds.ie

With Christmas and New Year being the most popular time to pop the question we caught up with Stacey Scoulding owner of LOYES DIAMONDS to impart her wisdom for choosing the perfect ring around this magical time of year. She has helped hundreds of men through this very daunting task of choosing the ‘perfect engagement ring’. It should be one of the biggest moments in his and her life, so it is important to get it right.

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For the competition I am attaching an image of the earrings we will be giving away but we would like

some other images of rings and earrings to be used. We will forward you some images. of rings

etc.

The competition will celebrate our Anniversary and will invite readers to Like and share our facebook page in order to be included in a chance to win a

pair of diamond earrings. It will include a QR square to guide readers to our facebook page to register

to win.

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127 Baggot Street Lower. Dublin 200353 (1) 906 0700. info@loyesdiamonds.ie

www.loyesdiamonds.ie. www.facebook.com/LoyesDiamonds

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1 So you’re choosing the ring. Take a deep breath and relax, I promise you it is not as daunting as you may think. Get into the right mindset and it won’t seem like such hard work.

2 First things first, how much do you want to spend? Contrary to what society tries to tell us there are no rules. My advice is always to spend what is comfortable for you. Remember she loves you and will be overjoyed that you are asking to spend the rest of your lives together. That’s what matters. After that, think quality over quantity as quality will last longer and will be noticed quicker!

3 Do a little bit of your own research online before visiting a jeweller, so you have a better idea of what you want. Look at reputable jewellery websites and take note of the styles. Read up on certification and valuations, white gold vs. platinum, conflict free and ethically sourced etc. This research will really stand to you when you go to purchase a ring as you’ll be more confident about what you want, so be patient.

4 A crucial tip here, when researching online, don’t forget to delete the browsing history if you share a computer with your girlfriend! The last thing you want is the cat getting out of the bag at this very early stage.

5 Pay attention to your girlfriend’s tastes. Take mental notes of the jewellery she is currently wearing. What color is the metal? Is it understated and elegant or big, bling and beautiful? If her jewellery is a mixed bag and you’re still not sure what style she likes best, then take note of other style indicators. Does she dress in classic tailoring, the latest fashions or quirky and vintage pieces? How has she decorated your home? A woman’s taste in jewellery will often mirror her overall style.

6 You should also keep in mind her daily routine, so that a jeweller can best advise you on what styles and shapes will best suit her day to day lifestyle. A ring with a very prominent stone can be prone to catching and may not suit someone who has a very active lifestyle.

7 Now that you’ve chosen some styles that she will love, you need to consider her finger size. “How do I get that?!” I hear you say. Simple. Get your hands on a ring size indicator (you can download an indicator from www.loyesdiamonds.ie and match the indicator to one of the rings in her jewellery box. Preferably a ring that she wears on her ring finger. Obviously wait until she’s out to do this!

8 Time to take the plunge and choose the perfect ring. Just because you’ve made an appointment and planned to make your purchase, doesn’t mean you have to go through with it if you’re still not sure. Make sure you’re happy with your choice and don’t be rushed, especially if the ring cannot be exchanged.

9 A word of warning now. If you decide instead to propose with a token ring, always choose a smaller stone in the token ring than you plan on buying for the engagement ring. I think you can see where I’m going with this.

10 Last but not least. Now that you have the perfect ring, it’s time to plan your proposal. Remember that no matter where you propose or how you do it, no question will ever hold so much importance and meaning to a woman as the four words you are about to say. So don’t sweat the details too much, and good luck.

6 You should also keep in mind her daily routine, so that a jeweller can best advise you on what styles and shapes will best suit her day to day lifestyle. A ring with a very prominent stone can be prone to catching and may not suit someone who has a very active lifestyle.

7 Now that you’ve chosen some styles that she will love, you need to consider her finger size. “How do I get that?!” I hear you say. Simple. Get your hands on a ring size indicator (you can download an indicator from www.loyesdiamonds.ie and match the indicator to one of the rings in her jewellery box. Preferably a ring that she wears on her ring finger. Obviously wait until she’s out to do this!

8 Time to take the plunge and choose the perfect ring. Just because you’ve made an appointment and planned to make your purchase, doesn’t mean you have to go through with it if you’re still not sure. Make sure you’re happy with your choice and don’t be rushed, especially if the ring cannot be exchanged.

9 A word of warning now. If you decide instead to propose with a token ring, always choose a smaller stone in the token ring than you plan on buying for the engagement ring. I think you can see where I’m going with this.

10 Last but not least. Now that you have the perfect ring, it’s time to plan your proposal. Remember that no matter where you propose or how you do it, no question will ever hold so much importance and meaning to a woman as the four words you are about to say. So don’t sweat the details too much, and good luck.

men through this very daunting task of choosing the ‘perfect engagement ring’. It should be one of the biggest

his and her life, so it is

Here are Stacey’s top 10 tips tohelp you make that a� important choice

Here are Stacey’s top 10 tips tohelp you make that a� important choice

Here are Stacey’s top 10 tips to

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