The beautiful Pacific state of Oregon, also known as the “Beaver State” is home to the central city of Bend, ranked as one of the 10 best places to live by Men’s Journal. Once a logging town, Bend is now known for its easy access to many outdoor sports like mountain biking, rock-climbing, white-water rafting, skiing, paragliding, golf, fishing, hiking, and camping. Our local fine jewelry stores in Bend, OR, welcome Oregonians and visiting tourists to find their dream diamond ring and head straight to one of our many romantic proposal locations.
The prospect of getting engaged is exciting, but once the initial excitement wears off, ring-related issues can float to the surface, and panic can ensue. What ring does she want? Where should I buy it? How much will it cost? When will it be ready? All these questions will undoubtedly arise, along with a thousand others. The truth is, there are many decisions on the road to finding and personalizing the ring of her dreams, but if you’re smart, you will trust a local diamond jeweler to help you along the way.
Now it’s important to note that you can still benefit from looking for diamond engagement rings online as long as you don’t buy directly there. Social media accounts created especially for displaying engagement rings can go a long way and give you a good idea of what’s out there. Learning about diamonds yourself and having a basic understanding of the world of engagement rings will help you immensely once you meet your local diamond jeweler in Bend, OR. There you can see and feel your diamond ring in person, rather than relying solely on a computer-generated image to be accurate. Having a diamond ring in (and on!) your hand and working with a trusted and professional jeweler is the only way to safely purchase a ring for your proposal.
Once you’ve met with your local jeweler, feel free to use them to their fullest potential when planning your proposal. After years of working with couples and hearing many proposal stories told, local jewelers gain a wealth of knowledge, particularly about romantic spots and ways of asking the big question. We spoke to some of our diamond jeweler partners in Bend, OR, and asked if they could provide us with the goods. This is what they had to share with us:
“Pave Fine Jewelry strongly recommends heading to Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort for the most romantic proposal possible. Whether you and your love enjoy hitting the fresh powder on the beautiful mountain slopes or just want to cuddle up nice ‘n’ cozy in the luxurious resort, this is undoubtedly the best spot for your diamond ring reveal.” – Pave Fine Jewelry
Since 2003, Pave Fine Jewelry in Bend, Oregon, has been one of the top jewelers in the area, dedicated to helping you find the “one ring” for your one and only.
We met with the store’s manager, Molly Espana, and asked: What is the most memorable proposal story you heard from a Bend, OR customer?
“A memorable customer proposal story we talk about at Pave Fine Jewelry, took place on Mt. Bachelor right here in Bend, Oregon. Our fine friend took his long-time girlfriend snowboarding and since it was only her third time ever trying the sport, she still had a quite few tumbles throughout the day. On one of the slopes, after she had taken a fairly bad fall, he took off his gloves, reached into his pocket, and pulled out a dazzling diamond ring we had custom-made for her. He told her that no matter how many falls she takes in her lifetime, he will always be there to help her back up. What a Romeo!” – Molly E
Tumalo Falls, Oregon 97703, 13.5 miles (32-minute drive) from Bend, OR, to pop the question. The breath-taking views and lush greenery are sure to set the mood for your memorable moment.
Raise your glass and toast to your newly-engaged-selves at Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703, 0.6 miles (4-minute drive) from Bend, OR, and enjoy our award-winning locally-brewed beer together.
Proposing at a brewery is a great way to have a memorable diamond engagement moment that is both intimate and casual. It’s definitely a way for low-maintenance couples to connect. Its benefit also lies in that there isn’t a lot to prepare at a location that’s so familiar. Everything you need is already there. All you really have to do, and again, this isn’t a must, is to speak to the manager beforehand to arrange your extra special moment.
You can just as easily drop the ring in her pint while she’s away from the table or write her a proposal note on a napkin you slide over to her. But, if you arrange something with the staff before your arrival, it could make for a very special moment. For example, your bartender could be prepared with a special coaster, just for her, that you designed. The staff could also be given a special menu that you had made. All of these are simple ways to make your diamond ring-reveal that much more memorable, at a location in which both of you feel right at home.
Bond with your love in Bend, OR. Log onto Willyou.net and find your local diamond jeweler today! For a comprehensive breakdown of local preferences, read our statistics and guide to engagement rings in Bend OR.