George Clooney's Alleged Proposal is One to Imitate

GIA-Certified 1.5-Carat F/VS1 Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. Photo ©2014 EraGem. Talk has swirled about George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin this past week. She is wearing a sophisticated emerald-cut diamond mounted on yellow gold and flanked by two baguette diamonds set horizontally on the shoulders of the band. Speculations run wild as Hollywood's Bachelor of the Century seems to have made a move to end his long reign of independence. Fortunately, it does not appear that he is choosing co-dependence. Instead, he has chosen a woman whose impact upon the international human rights scene demonstrates her ability to keep pace with his efforts for Sudan and Haiti. As one writer commented, "When Clooney proposed to Alamuddin, he chose a person of substance" {cited}. While there has been no official confirmation of the couple's engagement, news hounds are buzzing with reports from Mr. Clooney's mom, Ms. Alamuddin's law firm, and most recently Matt Damon. In all likelihood, the public will not receive confirmation of the details of their proposal, as Mr. Clooney has more than once declared his disinterest in sharing his personal life with the public. However, if the rumors are true, his proposal is one to imitate. He appears to have kept things simple and somewhat traditional. According to reports in the press, Mr. Clooney began with a trip to visit Ms. Alamuddin's family in Dubai in March. Then in April, he invited her over to his place for a home-cooked meal. In the privacy of the moment, he is said to have bent to one knee and asked for her hand. Over the next few days, they celebrated in public places with close friends. You really can't go wrong with traditional romance. We wish Mr. Clooney and Ms. Alamuddin joy in whatever preparations they are tending to as they build their life together.