There’s nothing like a huge rock in a simple but graphically effective setting to say, “I’m engaged!” And this is the season – from Christmas to Valentine’s Day, proposals are being made and rings being offered.

There are no details about diamond size, metal or much of anything else. My guess is that this is a sample of what jeweller Vram Minassian can do … but it sure would be nice to have an idea of whether the purchase is in the vicinity of a Toyota or a Rolls (I’m guessing the latter since he is based in Beverly Hills).

His web site notes, “A lifelong fascination for engagement rings in particular, ‘the way they ornament the hand, their clear statement of sentiment; as one with the adorned,’ as Minassian says, are the flagship pieces of his jewelry collection and the centerpiece of his enduring relationship with the “nuances of rare gems and their irresistible allure.” As Minassian believes, ‘a beautifully bejeweled hand is like a runway walk in fashion – nothing quite optimizes the beauty of a jewel like the hands. Every movement or gesture presents another opportunity for the ring to catch light and dazzle with its beauty, casting its aura of love, commitment and meaning.’

Find more of his work here.