Shopping for diamonds can be a scary subject if you’re the one making the purchase decision. If you have plans to pop the question over the holidays, or just want to find your special someone an extra special gift, now’s not the time to get spooked. It’s time to get smart and savvy.

You’ve picked out the perfect engagement ring. And hopefully you’ve already asked the parents for permission, right?

Now you’re ready to “pop the question” and ask your love for their hand in marriage. Or maybe, you're just not ready for that step because you find yourself struggling to plan the perfect proposal. And you keep on seeing all these perfect, and sometimes over-the-top proposals pop up on your social media feeds.

You can still picture the loops and swirls of your grandmother’s handwriting, forever emblazoned on a note with the homemade cookies she wouldn’t let you leave without. Or on the birthday card she sent each year without fail, always scented with her signature perfume.

What if you could keep these memories alive not only in your mind, but with jewelry?

Are you getting in the spirit of the season and checking items off your gift-giving list?

If you need inspiration, we’ve asked the big names in jewelry for their must-have jewelry picks.

If you’ve always dreamed of a big, round, brilliant diamond ring, we don’t blame you.

But you don’t want to have the same style of ring as your childhood friend, your co-worker, and the barista who knows exactly what you order, do you?

What if you could have your cake and eat it, too?

A custom-crafted puzzle ring could be the perfect balance between on-trend and unique.