Amazing Wedding Stories – Lauren & Kale
by: Lauren Thomas My husband, Kale, and I met in middle school. We were best friends through freshman and sophomore year, then fell in love around our junior year of high school. By the time we started to plan our futures, it was clear that we both wanted one together. The problem was, our mutual […]
Continue readingElegant, Romantic Bridal Fascinators with Birdcage Veils and Attached Flowers for Your Wedding Updo
You’re an original and try to stand out in every way. Not all brides want to wear a long, beaded gown in white for their wedding day. Some brides want to stand out with short stylish dresses or a delightful bridal fascinator with birdcage veil. With or without a veil, fascinators and attached flowers bring […]
Continue readingAntique, Vintage, And Estate Ring Buying Tips
In an era of recreation, it is important to know the titles of rings to know you are getting the best bang for your buck. Antique and vintage are often used interchangeably, but in terms of jewelry, the difference between the two is significant. What more, a vintage-inspired articles of jewelry will be a lot […]
Continue readingHow to Tell Fake or Costume Jewelry From the Real Thing
Vintage or handmade costume jewelry pieces are not worthless, but when you want precious metals and stones, you don’t want to be duped into thinking you have the real thing. You definitely don’t want to pay real jewelry prices for fakes, either. On the other hand, you might have received a box full of jewelry […]
Continue readingRelationship Between Gemstones and Skin Care
Using crystals and gemstones for their healing and cleansing properties isn’t a new idea. The concept has been around for thousands of years. They’ve been used to protect against negativity, promote inner peace, and now, they’re being used to cleanse and protect our skin. Gemstone give off certain vibrations that work with the body to […]
Continue readingChoosing Between White Gold, Platinum, and Palladium
For your engagement ring and wedding band, you’ll be focused on the cut of the diamond or other gemstone itself. While that’s usually the primary focus, you shouldn’t forget that the metal wrapped around your finger is vital to the longevity of the ring itself. That is also true of earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Before […]
Continue readingThe History Of Wedding Bands
Though the fact that wedding bands haven’t always been the shiny diamond studded connotation of love they are today might be common knowledge, the depths of history that they reach might surprise you. Whether you are personally interested in the history of these symbols of commitment, or if you’re marrying a history buff who you […]
Continue readingThe History Of Engagement Rings
As familiar as we may be with a wedding engagement consisting of an elaborate proposal and diamond studded ring, this practice is extremely modern in comparison to the deeply rooted history of engagements as a whole. Whether the history of engagement rings is fascinating to you personally, or you’re looking to surprise your future Mr. […]
Continue readingMohs Hardness Scale
While searching for your engagement or wedding ring, you will hear many terms that determine the quality and value of certain stones – one of these terms is the Mohs Hardness Scale. The Mohs Hardness scale was created in 1822 by a mineralogist named Friedrich Mohs and, despite the time that has passed between now […]
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