When you think of local engagement and wedding ring traditions, what comes to mind? A man spends 3 months of his paycheck on the perfect diamond studded engagement ring, gets down on one knee, puts the engagement ring on his future bride’s ring finger on her left hand. Once they wed, the wedding ring […]
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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. Engagement Ring History – Why Learn It? Whether the history of engagement rings is fascinating to you personally, or
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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, or the Stone Hardness Scale. The Stone Hardness scale was created in 1822 by a mineralogist named Friedrich Mohs and, despite the time
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It comes as no surprise that the princess cut is dubbed the second most popular cut in the world. The princess cut wedding ring combined the classic appeal of the square cut with the multi-faceted brilliance of the brilliant round cut to create a timeless statement cut. If you are considering a Princess cut
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Iolite derives its name from the Greek word Ios, which translates to violet – this alone should tell you about the lengthy admiration, and the color of, this beautiful gem. Iolite is one of the more durable stones, though it appears feminine and light, which makes it a great option for the working man or
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Combining the simple elegance of nature with the rich history of wedding jewelry, pearls are an obvious option for brides and grooms to be. Collected from pearl oysters and mollusks, pearls are a highly coveted and unique addition to any wedding band. You’ve seen the fish in the sea and found yours – now it’s
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Be YOU-nique Do you dare to be different? Are you the kind of guy, or gal, that marches to the beat of your own drum? We like that about you and imagine that a ho-hum platinum and diamond pairing won’t fit the bill for your ideal wedding band. Unique Country Wedding Rings – Find Yours!
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These days, the popularity of gemstones, other than diamonds, has increased, and now they’re about equal with diamond engagement rings. Below, you will find links to brilliant and colourful gemstones which are perfect for engagement rings, that will catch anyone’s eye. On each separate page, you will find the main characteristics of these gemstones, including things like
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Since its beginning in New York City in 1837, Tiffany and Company has been one of the leading designer jewelers in the United States, long before names like Angara and Blue Nile existed. And still tops the list of top designers, continually topping quarterly estimates for revenue. But things are changing. Bottom Line Up Front
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I really appreciate that we live in a time where you can shop for your partner’s (or your own) dream engagement ring from the comfort of your own couch (or bed, or bathtub — no judgment.) I think the advantages are twofold. First, online jewelry shopping has made it possible for companies like Brilliant Earth
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