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Thinking Of Getting Engaged? Here’s Some Proposal Ideas
One of the things I get asked most often is, “how could I propose to my partner?” Well, the good news is that there are many ways to ask someone to marry you. Here are some great ideas for your engagement proposal: Take them to their favourite place. Or take them to a...
The 5 Best Engagement Blogs
It’s funny, you’d think there would be a lot of blogs out there all about the act of getting married, after all, it’s a big deal, right? Yet, there aren’t very many and of those that are out there – there are even fewer that get regular updates. So, we went looking...
Dos And Don’ts When Getting Engaged
If you’d like your marriage proposal to be well-received for all the right reasons, then you need an engagement proposal strategy. Here are some do’s and some don’ts to make sure your proposal goes without a hitch: Dos Make it meaningful – Choose a location for the...
The Secret Story Behind Prince Harry’s Engagement Ring
Out here in Brisbane we’re a long way away from the world of the British Royal family. I am sure there are plenty of republicans here on the Gold Coast who are glad of that too. However, it would be churlish not to wish the latest Royal married couple happiness in...
Dos And Don’ts When Getting Engaged
If you’d like your marriage proposal to be well-received for all the right reasons, then you need an engagement proposal strategy. Here are some do’s and some don’ts to make sure your proposal goes without a hitch: Dos Make it meaningful – Choose a location for the...
Some Of The Strangest Engagement Proposals Ever Made
The traditional engagement proposal goes something like this; one person brings an Engagement Ring and a bunch of love in their heart and they go down on one knee and ask another person to spend their whole lives together. I am a big believer in the traditional...
10 Engagement Ring Traditions Practiced Around The World
The world over people get engaged to be married. It’s a classic tradition with a long history. All you need in Australia is a proposal and an engagement ring but it’s not always the same in other places, let’s take a quick peek at the engagement ring traditions of...
A Brief History Of Engagement Traditions
Are you thinking about getting engaged? All you need to do is find the perfect person to be with, buy an engagement ring and then ask them to marry you. And if you do, you’ll be joining in one of the richest and greatest traditions in the history of mankind....
Interesting Engagement Traditions From Around The World
You probably know how engagement works here in Australia. Your mother or father has probably told you about the day they bought the engagement ring and got down on one knee. But how are things done in the rest of the world? Well, I can’t tell you about everywhere but...
This Is What Makes A Bespoke Jewellery Store Stand Out Among Brisbane’s Jewellery Shops
I do business in Brisbane and of course, I take a strong interest in my fellow jewellers. After all, it’s one of the best ways to stay on top of your game, to know what your competition is doing, right? I think so. So, what do I believe sets Burgundy Bespoke Jewellers...
Things You Should Know When Buying Handmade Jewellery
If you’re thinking about buying some bespoke jewellery, I’ve got some useful rules for you to use when picking your jeweller. You see when it comes to handmade jewellery, you’ve got the chance to buy a unique piece which can serve a higher purpose too. So, let’s take...
What We Offer Compared To Brisbane Jewellery Shops
For a smallish city we have an incredible number of jewellery stores in town. That can mean it’s quite overwhelming when you’re looking for a ring for an engagement or a wedding. Who do you choose and why do you choose them? A Quick Explanation As To How Most...
How To Look After Handmade Jewellery
Bespoke jewellery is, by definition, handmade jewellery and that means a lot of care and attention goes into the creation of the piece. It also means that you are going to have to take care of your jewellery a little more than with machined jewellery too. Why Do I...
I’m Engaged…. Now What?
You thought that asking your partner to marry you was the hard part, right? Well, it can be but it’s certainly not the hardest part of getting married. You have to sort out a custom engagement rings in Brisbane & Gold Coast and if you haven’t already – you should call...
Bring A Bit Of Glamour Back – The World’s Most Iconic Wedding Rings
It’s all too easy to chase fashion but sometimes it’s better to remember that you want a wedding ring to last for a lifetime and not to the end of the latest trend. That means you might want to consider going with something timeless and classic when you’re choosing...
Choosing A Setting For Your Bespoke Engagement Ring
Weddings are awesome but before you can get to “I do.” You need to ensure you have the rings sorted out. Choosing an engagement ring should not be rushed and ideally, you want to go bespoke, so that your ring is as unique as your relationship. Your partner will be...
Valentine Engagement Stories In 2018
We’ve just past Valentine’s day and we’d like to share some of the best stories that we heard this year about couples who decided to tie the knot on Valentine’s Day. Love On Foreign Shores Goodson123 on Reddit went with a traditional approach. He took his bride to be...
5 Things No-One Tells You About Shopping For A Custom Engagement Ring
When men go looking for a custom engagement ring, it’s usually the first and only time. So, they’re not normally as well prepared as they could be and that means there are things you need to know but nobody’s told you. So, here’s what we want to share with you: You’re...
Do I Have To Wear My Wedding Ring On The Left Hand?
Wedding rings are the absolute symbol of a lifetime of commitment together. But how do you display the ring properly to ensure that it telegraphs the appropriate message? Is it mandatory for the wedding ring to go on the left ring finger? A Trip Back In Time There is,...
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5 Great Wedding Venues On The Gold Coast
Getting married in Brisbane or the Gold Coast this year? Well, once you’ve had your custom engagement and wedding rings made, you’ll need a nice venue to get married in and we’ve got some great places to suggest. However, you may find that they’re so popular that...
Real Life Stories Of Wedding Rings That Were Lost And Found Again!
We don’t recommend that you take a risk with your wedding rings, but you will be happy to know that there are moments that a couple has lost a ring and then been reunited with it. However, I’d also like to stress that insurance is a must for a wedding ring and a...
Getting Married In Brisbane? Here’s What You Need To Know
If you’re getting married in Brisbane soon then we’d love to help you design your engagement and wedding rings. We’d also like to help you understand what’s involved in the actual wedding process because it’s often not as clear to couples as it might be what they need...
What Will The Impact Of Same Sex Marriage Be On Australia’s Wedding Industry?
At times it seemed like it was never going to happen but 2017 was the year that Australia said “yes!” to gay marriage and “no!” to discrimination. It was a hard-fought campaign with a lot of strong feelings on both sides of the debate, but that debate is over now and...
Same Sex Wedding? This Is Why You Need Custom Wedding Rings
Your wedding rings are a vital part of a marriage. They are the visible sign that you have entered into a lifetime commitment to a significant other and that you are no longer “on the market.” Choosing wedding rings together is exciting and it adds to the thrill of...
What Do Millennials Want From An Engagement Ring?
It’s fair to say that while the average age of newly weds has been slowly rising over the years; the largest numbers of first time marriages come from the youngest generation of adults. That’s how it has always been, and it is, probably, how it always will be too....
5 Tips For Buying A Custom Engagement Ring
Getting ready to get married? Then you’re going to be looking at rings very soon and we’d like you to be prepared to get the most out of the experience if you want a custom wedding ring. Tip 1: Start The Process Early We can’t stress this enough. If you want the...
The Importance Of Wedding And Engagement Rings
We get asked this question quite a bit, “Why rings? Why don’t people celebrate their love and commitment with some other piece of jewellery? What’s so special about rings?” The good news is that there is an answer to this question and we’ve not been part of some ring...
Questions You Should Ask When Choosing Your Jewellery Designer
We make bespoke rings that last for more than a lifetime but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t ask us or any other jewellery designer some questions. In fact, we’ve got some ideas as to what you should be asking whenever you’re looking for jewellery: Am I being listened...
Why Men Should Consider Wearing An Engagement Ring Too
Find a woman who has just got engaged and ask her how she feels about her engagement ring, her answer will leave you thrilled and excited. There’s something incredible about being able to display your commitment to your partner in public. An engaged woman doesn’t need...
Proposal guide – 4 step guide to make it perfect
Proposing always seems like it should be complicated when you’re building up to it but in fact, the best proposals are simple and together. The less complexity you add, the easier it is to do it right. So, we’d like to share our 4 step guide to making your marriage...
5 emotional benchmarks you should reach before getting engaged
We love it when people get engaged but we love it even more when they’re ready to get engaged. You see when you get married you want it to last and that means you need to have hit a few emotional benchmarks to be sure that you’re emotionally compatible. Here are the 5...
5 things to discuss before getting engaged
Getting engaged can be the biggest step of your life but before you get engaged, it’s a good idea to make sure that a marriage is going to start in the right way. That means talking to your beloved and sorting out the basics. That way when you get engaged you can...
Take The Pressure Off Your Proposal With Our Help
We know, it’s a big deal. Asking someone to marry you, even if you’re positive that they will say yes, is the biggest question you’re ever going to ask someone in your life. You want to do it right so bad that it becomes a nerve wracking experience long before you go...
What Does Bespoke Really Mean?
The word bespoke has real importance when it comes to Burgundy Bespoke Jewellers. If you’re unfamiliar with the term it means “tailored” or “designed to fit” and it reflects our ethos when it comes to crafting jewellery. We believe that every Australian should be able...
How We Are Revolutionising Buying An Engagement Ring In Australia
It’s not often you come to a country with the intention of starting a revolution is it? Particularly when that country is Australia where there’s good health care, great education and democracy but that’s exactly where we did at Burgundy Bespoke Jewellery. No...
Why we chose the name Burgundy Bespoke Jewellers
There is a bit of a story behind how Burgundy Bespoke Jewellers got its name, to read more about the story behind the Burgundy Bespoke name click here
7 Ideas For Your Marriage Proposal
There are some occasions that people look forward to forever in their lives. In most cases (though not all) the most important of these are: a.) graduating from school, college or university, b.) become a parent, c.) getting married and d.) someone asking you to...
How To Buy Ethical Diamonds
You want to buy a ring or diamond jewellry but you also want to make certain that the stones you bring home aren’t paid for in someone else’s blood. Beauty without misery is what makes for the best ownership experience and it’s not too hard to ensure that you buy...
How To Propose Without A Ring Without Risking The Romance
Getting married is a big deal. The first step in that process is proposing to your partner and if you want the romance to last into your marriage; you want to get that proposal perfect. That, in turn, means that you need a ring to propose with. But… you say, rings...
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