“Location, location.” It isn’t just the mantra behind successful real estate: It’s also the key to the perfect proposal. An engagement ring shouldn’t just be given without a well thought out plan. It needs to have the perfect setting and timing to make it a once in a lifetime experience!

At Hamra Jewelers, we know a few special places that are perfect for an engagement proposal.

This is a very underrated spot when it comes to romance. It’s air-conditioned, it offers a backdrop of stunning artwork to dazzle your senses, and offers just enough privacy that you can give her the piece of art she really wants: The kind she can wear!  It’s also located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, which means there are plenty of quality dining establishments nearby you can go to afterward.

Does your soon to be fiance enjoy architecture and local history? If so, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West would be a great place to take your history buff. Take a tour of this marvel of architecture. Give her that special gift when you have a moment alone in the house, or do it outside while taking in the full grandeur of Wright’s creation.

There are many fine luxury hotels that would make for ideal settings for giving her your heart. The Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch has one thing that most hotels don’t have: Gondola rides! While nothing can compare to the romance of floating through a Venice canal with your sweetheart, these gondola rides come close.

There are so many restaurants in Scottsdale that offer outstanding food and a priceless ambiance. One of our favorites, though, is Cafe Monarch. When it comes to setting a romantic mood, few places can beat their outdoor candlelight dinners. Even though there will be other people dining as well, the setting can feel so intimate you’ll feel like the only two people there. The perfect place to have a sumptuous meal and spring your surprise.

What better way to give someone something beautiful than to be surrounded by beauty? At Butterfly Wonderland, you’ll be exposed to some of Nature’s most beautiful and delicate wonders. It’s the largest indoor butterfly pavilion in America. The Wonderland is a glass atrium that creates a year-round tropical rainforest habitat where thousands of these winged wonders can fly freely. Make her heart soar by proposing to her as butterflies fly by.

Speaking of the splendor of Mother Nature: If butterflies won’t make her heart flutter, perhaps a trip to this botanical paradise will. Walk arm in arm in the shady paths flanked by startling desert flowers and cacti. Listen to the music of birds singing in the hollows of plants. Give her the ring and memory she’ll treasure forever.

Looking for more tips and ideas on how to give that special someone the perfect gift? Give Hamra Jewelers a call at 480-946-5110.