Tourmaline is a unique stone in its range of colors and cost. It’s moderately durable and requires little special care. Tourmaline is a type of crystal silicate, meaning the different types of tourmaline stones may differ but still contain similar properties. Tourmaline is also October’s birthstone and might be a desired embellishment for a bride …
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To say a diamond ring is worth a million dollars is a gross under-exaggeration. Bottom Line Up Front Summary: Overall, I found the sheer selection, varieties of cuts, and diamond prices to be superior at Blue Nile here. That said, if sustainable sourcing (or lab created diamonds) are what you are looking for, Brilliant Earth …
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The most common thing you’ll hear when shopping for a diamond ring is the reference to the 4C’s: color, clarity, cut and carat. While other factors and terms are important, and we’ll divulge those as well, knowing the 4C’s is Diamond 101. Up until the mid-20th century, there was no standard by which to judge …
Imagine just having a beautiful ceremony and heading off to a honeymoon to New Zealand. Then imagine, hundreds of thousands of miles in the air during a connecting flight, you get another surprise: cards and notes from 130 passengers wishing you well. Fantastical as it sounds, that’s precisely what happened for Bride Kelli Shultz this …
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Want to know if palladium jewelry, white gold, or silver are in style before you get engaged and plan your wedding? One way to tell: look at the trendsetters. While celebrities show off often expensive and over the top rings, it’s the royalty that makes a more lasting impact. Of all the iconic engagement rings …
If you love jewelry and want to really show off your own unique style, one way to do so is by wearing what is called a statement necklace. It can be made of any material like silver, tungsten, gold etc. so right now I want to explain to you how to find the right necklace …
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If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve just got engaged, so congratulations! Undoubtedly, buying your dream gown is one of the most exciting things about planning your wedding day. All those Pinterest boards, magazine cuttings, and Google searches will finally be put to good use. So, it’s hardly surprising that brides up and …
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Blue Nile and Tiffany & Co. are both upscale, preeminent, jewelry retailers known for their diamond engagement rings. My Top Line Up Front: While I prefer Blue Nile for having a better ONLINE customer experience, I ALSO like a completely different retailer overall. MY new favorite online retailer has to be James Allen here, with …
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Whether you are trying to find the perfect wedding gift for a friend or relative, or you are newlyweds with hopes of having a great Honeymoon, you need to know about Honeyfund! Honeyfund is a wedding and honeymoon registry, specifically for new brides and grooms! As the name suggests, it’s a great way to save …
Even if you know nothing about jewelry, chances are you’ve at least heard of two companies: Kay Jewelers and Jared. From the iconic commercials with the catchphrase “every kiss begins with Kay” to the excited declaration of a newly engaged woman declaring “he went to Jared,” both companies have inundated the United States so much …
