The diamonds with the most carats get the headlines. From Paris Hilton’s 20 Carat present to Mariah Carey’s jaw-dropping 35 Carat platinum ring, there’s a common misconception that the bigger, the more brilliant. But first… Bottom Line up Front Summary: I personally prefer the easier to use website and top-notch support (and returns policy!) offered by Whiteflash […]
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Considered an 80 billion dollar industry in the United States alone, the sheer quantity of jewelry retailers isn’t so surprising. Adding to that, Americans account for over half of diamond purchases every year. And nowhere is that more evident than through the proliferation of online retailers. From 2016 to 2022, American e-commerce is expected to
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Gemstones may be prized for their beauty, but they are steeped in symbolic meaning. Purple gemstones are said to bring “clarity of thoughts” and help to create balance. The color purple is associated with royalty, luxury, power, and ambition. But purple gemstones, depending on their hue, can exude a variety of sentiments, with everything from
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One would say that the story of Savannah and Cole LaBrant is one for the books and very much a story fit for a modern fairy tale. How Did Cole and Savannah Meet? Savannah and Cole Labrant met last year at the Grove in Los Angeles, however, Cole mentioned in a video that he had
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When it comes to the wedding party, the bridesmaids will likely come in all shapes and sizes. There will be cousins, friends, sisters, and new sister-in-laws to consider when you’re thinking about a bridesmaid dress that will fit everyone. There’s a trend currently of picking a color swatch and allowing each bridesmaid to purchase her
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It’s a long road from picking the engagement ring to heading down the aisle. Our Mission (And we choose to accept it) We’ll be your wedding planner without the money belt under our designer blazer filled with safety pins and smelling salts. (You know you’ve watched the Wedding Planner. Don’t try to hide it.) We
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Titanium rings are a great choice for those who work with their hands. You want a durable ring that won’t shatter or crack easily whether you’re a crafter or a construction worker. Many people who work with their hands choose not to wear a wedding band, but you don’t have to forgo the symbol of
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Rose gold is one of the strongest golds because it’s mixed with copper. The common mixture that is used to create the pink-reddish color of rose gold is seventy-five percent gold and twenty-five percent copper. While yellow gold can potentially be “pure,” rose gold will never be pure gold because it’s mixed with copper to
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When I first started making jewelry, I didn’t know what a gemologist was. I purchased my cut and faceted gems through jewelry supply shops and gem merchants and didn’t think twice about it. I trusted that the gems were actually what the merchant said they were and of the quality that was disclosed. It wasn’t
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by: Grant Edvalson Precious metals and rare gems have played enormous parts in symbolism, mysticism, worship, and culture throughout the world for many centuries. In ancient times precious gems were viewed as having special spiritual properties. Records of this can be found even in the old testament when Moses is instructed to create a priestly
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