There are few accessories as iconic as diamond earrings. From red carpet events to walking down the aisle, diamond earrings have long been a favorite in the fashion world and for brides. But the process of purchasing diamond earrings has notable changed, with more opting to buy online. Not long ago, buying something as precious […]
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Diamonds have long been the standard of classic, beautiful engagement rings–but now more couples are turning to morganite as an alternative. And many are even buying morganite rings online, completely turning traditional engagement ring shopping trends inside out. Vox, an American news and opinion site, recently declared morganite the “gemstone that everyone is buying but […]
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Melanie Weir knows a thing or two weddings. The freelance author and contributor to Business Insider has covered numerous weddings and over the years noticed an emerging trend: a desire to cut back on overall wedding costs. And many of these trends bode well for less conventional gemstone choices like moissanite and cubic zirconia. According […]
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The main differences between Moissanite and diamonds are: Color of scintillation (rainbow vs white) Cost and availability Hardness Natural or Lab Grown vs Synthetic Level of Heat Resistance When it comes to engagement rings, the most traditional option is a diamond one. From center cut diamonds with optimized sparkle and shine to ethically sourced and […]
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A little about onyx before we delve into the value of black onyx. TL; DR: If you are looking to purchase Black Onyx online, our recommended online retailer is the Overstock.com collection here. What is Black Onyx? Onyx is a variety of chalcedony, which has bands of white and other colors. Agate and onyx are similar […]
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Finding the best shapewear for a wedding dress is no easy task. But with some guidance, it can be empowering–and even take off the all too common pressure to lose weight before the big day. Plus-size model Lauren Chan learned to value her body at a young age. In her first attempt to enter the […]
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Through combining the lavish beauty of the earth, and the artisanship of traditional jewelry, it comes as no surprise that wooden wedding bands have found popularity amongst couples searching for options that are as uniquely stunning, as they are environmentally friendly. In terms of wedding planning, your wedding band will be the most important decision […]
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After buying your wedding dress, you’ll still have decisions to make. You’ll have to decide what kind of shoes to buy, the bra that will work best with the type of bodice you choose as well as whether you’ll need a petticoat. Even if the dress has a slip built in, you could need a […]
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Wedding registries seem like a timeless tradition, but not only have they been around since 1924, and online registries like Zola and Honeyfund have completely revolutionized the process. While in the past brides and grooms often registered purely with traditional department stores, now couples can request gifts as varies as traditional chinaware from a place […]
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Gemstones are beautiful, precious and colorful alternatives to diamonds–but knowing where to find loose gemstones, especially online, can be tricky. The best places, in fact, might be more accessible than you’d imagine. There’s ample reason to both want to and be hesitant to shop online, but there’s no doubt that gemstones themselves can make beautiful […]
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