One, Two, or Three Month’s Salary…? Once you’ve covered the basics, it’s time to think about an important aspect of your engagement ring design: the budget. The received wisdom is that you should spend two months’ salary on an engagement ring – but did you know this comes from a savvy marketing campaign thought up by De… Continue reading How much should I spend on an engagement ring?
Archives: FAQs
How do I discreetly find my girlfriend’s ring size?
Depending on your answer to the previous question, this one could be a challenge. Here are some suggestions for how to discreetly find out your fiancée’s ring size, ranked from least to most risky. Look at her rings This is by far the easiest way to get the job done. Simply take out one of your… Continue reading How do I discreetly find my girlfriend’s ring size?
Should I surprise my Fiance with a ring, or talk to her about the design first?
It depends on your preferences. When you’re about to make a big investment, it helps to ask an expert. You wouldn’t buy your dream house without having it looked over by a contractor, right? So should you keep the proposal a surprise or ask her for help? Chances are, you’ve already talked to your fiancée about… Continue reading Should I surprise my Fiance with a ring, or talk to her about the design first?
Should we get matching Engagement Rings?
Engagement rings can be matching, complementary or entirely different, reflective of the different styles of the bride. It’s your wedding and your marriage. It’s entirely your choice. One of our most recent projects involved the brides having entirely different engagement rings. Their personal style was so different and the message each bride wanted to be… Continue reading Should we get matching Engagement Rings?
Do we come to you or do you offer an online service?
Definitely, both options are available. Of course, if you are in the LA area coming to see us would be perfect but we design many rings for clients that are interstate, via the internet.
Do both fiances wear an engagement ring for a lesbian wedding?
Lesbian engagements, being such a recent concept, come with no set engagement ring tradition. For many, this is an empowering positive bringing with it, freedom and choice. One bride may feel strongly about being the one to propose with an engagement ring, in other instances, both brides may have long envisaged wearing a beautiful engagement… Continue reading Do both fiances wear an engagement ring for a lesbian wedding?
Do both brides receive and engagement ring?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no, there is no set rule. Oftentimes both brides always fancied themselves a bride, with an engagement ring, and that they are marrying another woman doesn’t change this so both brides wear an engagement ring. Sometimes only one bride wears an engagement ring. It’s entirely up to the desires of those getting… Continue reading Do both brides receive and engagement ring?
Can I place orders online?
At this time, we are not accepting orders through our website. All orders can be placed through our store, please contact us directly if there is an item on our website that you’d like to purchase.
What jewelry services do you offer at Peter Norman?
We offer a full range of jewelry design, care, appraisal and repair services. View a full list of our services here.