Does a Cushion (cut) fit into an Engagement Ring?

April 19, 2010

Cushion Cut engagement rings are a little bit like the odd balls out. They are part round and part square, and resemble basically an over stuffed pillow cushion. Originally the cushion cut was designed to reflect candle light, which is why it is so cushiony in shape. Most cushion cut diamond will be found in [...]

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Engagement Solitaire Rings 101

April 19, 2010

Your girl is someone who is one in a million, she has a sparkling personality and is lovely; why not convey this through the engagement ring you give her? Solitaire diamond engagement rings are one way to boldly proclaim your love to your girl. It’s the main focal point of the ring, as it is [...]

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The Ambiguity of the Anniversary Ring

April 14, 2010

The proposal The wedding The honeymoon The 1st, 2nd, 10th, 25th, and 50th anniversaries = when does a guy bestow another ring to his queen? After purchasing the engagement ring and wedding ring, a guy would think that the jewelry buying is done; however, anniversaries mark that day when two lovers became one, this certainly [...]

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7 Engagement Ring Trends that Go Against the Flow

April 12, 2010

Do you ever feel like your stuck in the flow of traffic; everyone going after the same goal, the same product, the same destination? Are you and your girl the type of couple who look to go against these trends? Here are a few ideas that will trigger some engagement ring ideas that are off [...]

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An Array of Antique Engagement Rings

April 9, 2010

There are hundreds of different rings ranging from a clean, modern look to an antique, elegant Edwardian, art deco look. Browsing rings on the internet one can find literally millions of different designs, have you seen lacy looking ring bands lately? This look was popularized in the early 1900′s and is considered today to be [...]

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Alternative Gems for Engagement Rings?

April 5, 2010

Diamonds are not coded as the only gem to fit an engagement ring, but they have become accepted as the “right gem” due to the slogan in 1947,  from De Beer’s  jewelry company stating that “a diamond is forever.” From here the diamond’s popularity boomed and became deigned perfect for engagement rings. But, engagement rings [...]

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What do Disney Princesses’ Personalities mean in an Engagement Ring?

March 31, 2010

Being a princess isn’t all about the wedding day or the bride, but about the ring! Filled with sparkle and perfection, an engagement ring expresses the very thing a princess ought to have, a happily ever after! But, happily ever afters don’t happen in just any story, the Disney princesses are some of the few [...]

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Who Pays For the Ring? Engagement Ring Etiquette 101

March 15, 2010

Step 1: guy asks girl Step 2: girl says yes Step 3: guy and girl plan wedding Before: girl and guy After: bride and groom But what about the details in this procedure? There are so many things to take into consideration when one is going through the engagement process. This is an important time [...]

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Engagement Ring 101: Diamond Cuts

March 12, 2010

Engagement rings aren’t “one size fits all”. You can’t go into a shop expecting to ask for an engagement ring and have them just hand you one. They’re going to ask you a lot of questions about certain details and variables such as diamond cut, color, setting, carats, band… For people new to the area [...]

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11 of Hollywood’s Biggest Celebrity Engagement Rings

March 10, 2010

Engagement rings are bestowed to every bride-to-be, including the celebrity brides-to-be, but on a much grander scale. These diamonds given to actresses range from 3 carats all the way to 30 carats! Carats help give a measurement to the diamond, the more carats, the bigger the diamond is. These actresses are receivers of some of [...]

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