Whenever we think about engagement rings, many of us tend to conjure a mental picture of the stone, and in most cases, that would mean discussing the diamond that is the centerpiece of most engagement rings. Indeed, the stone in an engagement ring may be the most eye-catching element for many when they first see the ring. But the wearer of the ring is going to look at it many times daily for the rest of her life, and her spouse will do so as well.

An engagement ring is a very unique purchase, unlike any other piece of jewelry or article of clothing. It is more like a tattoo than it is a fashion choice that is disposable if you feel as though it is not expressing who you are in a few years. An engagement ring is permanent, so when you decide on your engagement ring or wedding ring set, you have to realize that it is destined to become a family heirloom.

Any time we are around an object of seeming beauty for an extended period of time, that very fetching and inviting allure pulls us in closer, and we begin to examine the details and the intricacies. A painting is like this, or a musical piece that you love when you first hear it. Subsequent listens beckon in different ways.

Engagement rings are a work of art in their own right, and once you are drawn in by the most prominent and obvious aspect of any artistic manifestation of creativity, be it a symphony or a well designed, platinum engagement ring, you then begin to examine the details. This can be a blessing for the artist, or it can be a curse. But it is certainly a fantastic and rare opportunity. If a jewelry designer can create a custom engagement ring that stands up to the scrutiny of an eye that can see true quality, he or she will enjoy limitless opportunity.

When you are tying to find the perfect engagement ring that really tells the love of your life that you “get it,” examine the ring for creativity and artistic integrity. Take a long look at the detail. The engagement ring is not just the stone. Honor the craftsmanship of the jewelry designer, because if you do value the intricacies of the design, you will wind up with a ring that you love to look at on your wedding day, that’s for sure. But you will also love the very same ring on the wedding day of your sons and daughters.

Everybody understands what they are looking at when they see or hear a creative expression that expresses something meaningful. No symbol is more powerful than that which would galvanize the eternal resonance of true soulmates entering into the promise of loving matrimony. When we shop for an engagement ring, perhaps we should focus on the design at least as much as we are hypnotized by the stone. Of course the stone is key, but the intricate detail etched into the body of the ring is just as important when you consider the overall quality of a diamond engagement ring.