One of the best parts of our job is hearing how couples get engaged. On many occasions, we’ve been ask how we feel about getting engaged at (insert name of cool place in Marquette here).

We’re excited to launch a new monthly blog series that will highlight places we think would be perfect for proposals. If you have an idea on a great place for us to cover, let us know. 

First up, we’re taking a look a Yellow Dog Falls.

Where exactly is Yellow Dog Falls? Travel Marquette has a great waterfall guide that gives way better instructions that we ever could. Check it out.

Once you arrive, you’re in for about a 20 minute hike to the falls. There are a few bridges made from logs, so be prepared. This isn't a place to wear high heels. You'll approach the falls from the top, which allows for a romantic break before you reach what we believe is the optimum spot to propose.

When you reach the bottom of falls, you'll see a flat rock that you can walk out onto near the base. This provides for a beautiful backdrop of the waterfall. (When we visited, the rock was dry so it was safe to go out on. If it’s wet, it may be slippery so use your judgment.)

There is a cove on that land that could fit 5-7 people, so you could invite family members to witness your engagement or a photographer to capture the moment.

There are a few drawbacks to getting engaged at Yellow Dog Falls. Like we mentioned, it’s a bit of a hike, so wear active clothing. There isn’t any cell phone service, so an immediate call to your family to let them know the good news wouldn’t be possible. It’s a also a somewhat long drive to find the falls, so if you’re nervous about proposing, keep that in mind.

Did you get engaged at Yellow Dog Falls? We'd love to highlight your engagement story. Send your photos to store@wandwjewelers.com and you may be included in an upcoming post. 

Think you're ready to pop the question? Browse our engagement rings or email us to set up a custom design appointment. 

If you visit our store between April 2 and April 11, you will be greeted by a display about Yooper Singles. Yooper Singles is the first, and so far only, dating website exclusively for the Upper Peninsula.

You may be wondering, why is this display set up at Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers? We are an official venue for SmartPrize. Science Fair meets Shark Tank in this ten-day competition in downtown Marquette. Entrepreneurs and innovators are displaying their business or product idea in venues throughout Marquette’s Downtown District. When we were approached by Yooper Singles to be their venue, it seemed like an obvious fit!

We encourage you to get out and visit all the venue and exhibitors. It is truly amazing to see so many ideas being generated right in our community. Plus, you can vote for your favorite exhibit. The exhibit with the most votes wins $2,000. A list of all venues and exhibits can be found here. We also have maps available in store. 

We've put together a number of Valentine's Day gift ideas based on our favorite trends, with options for every budget.  

1. Uniquely Her

Unique pieces of jewelry can remind her of why you think she's extraordinary. 

2. Show Your Love

Jewelry designed to show how you feel about her. 

3. The Color of Love

She will be tickled pink!

Frank Reubel Designs Pink Topaz Earrings - Sold Out

Frank Reubel Designs Pink Topaz Pendant - Sold Out

Frank Reubel Designs Pink Topaz Ring - Sold Out

Pink Topaz and Diamond Earring - Sold Out

Pink CZ Shimmering Pendant - $50

4. Tie the Knot

Make it a Valentine's Day to remember by popping the question. 

Yellow Gold Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - $1,900
Yellow Gold Onyx Band - $1,160

Frank Reubel Designs Pink Topaz and Diamond Ring - $1,200

Online orders must be placed by Wednesday, February 10 at 11 a.m. to be received in time for Valentine's Day. 

Hailing from only one region in the entire world, Tanzanite is one of the accepted birthstones for December. This blue-purple variety of zoisite was named for Tanzania where it's found.  Because the crystal composition allows the stone to appear different colors based on viewing direction, cutters can choose to show the bluish purple, or the more favorable pure blue or violet blue hue. 

Tanzanite is a relatively new gemstone on the market. The stone was discovered in 1967 in Merelani, Tanzania. Because they presented in intense blue crystal clusters, the hope was that a new Sapphire deposit was discovered. In 1968 Tiffany & Co. named the stone Tanzanite and launched a big ad campaign to promote the new stone.

Due to pleochroism, Tanzanite can appear different colors when viewed in different crystal directions. Most often, both the violet blue and the purplish hues are visible in polished stones. Tanzanites rate between a 6 and a 7 on the Mohs scale, so with proper care and handling this stone can last a lifetime.