I’ve looked at a lot of wedding jewelry throughout my life and career, and I’d personally be considering an oval moissanite engagement ring if I were hoping to get married soon. These stones are brilliant and there are all kinds of settings that hold them. The oval shape is a classic that looks beautiful in […]
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I must say, as a relatively well-liked (at least I hope so!) woman in her thirties, I’ve been to my fair share of weddings. I’ve also been designing and crafting jewelry for quite some time, though when I rack my brain, I can’t say with any certainty that I’ve ever seen a five carat ring
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The first vintage ring I ever owned was a simple spoon ring. It was never valuable, but it was meaningful to me, with beautiful Art Deco engraving. You don’t have to spend a fortune on an engagement ring for brilliance and sparkle. That’s why I’m so passionate about sharing my ideas for the best vintage-inspired
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Diamond alternatives have been gaining popularity. Yet, still, there are many misconceptions and understandable doubts about alternatives, from cubic zirconia, to gemstones like moissanite, and companies offering other diamond simulants, like Diamond Nexus.
In fact, the confusion surrounding diamond simulants– and Diamond Nexus’ name — showed up in recent headlines concerning consumer labeling of lab-grown vs natural diamonds.
One Fresno, California couple ran into that very issue when they bought an engagement ring, which had the desired cut and clarity– but the couple was surprised to learn that the diamond was not a natural diamond, but a diamond simulant, which is far less valuable.
As these regulations are debated, one thing is clear: diamond alternatives like Diamond Nexus lab-grown diamonds and
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As beautiful as a round, brilliant-cut diamond engagement ring is, it’s not the best option for everyone. One of the most exciting trends in the bridal industry is that consumers are asking more questions and pursuing unique and more affordable options. One of my favorite ideas for someone looking for a close alternative to a
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The oldest known jewelry dates back 100,000 to 135,000 years ago in Skuhl, Israel in the form of perforated seashell beads – though other organic materials such as teeth, bones, skulls and ivory have dated back to similar times and are believed to have been commonly used as well. As of 82,000 years ago, we
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There are few things in life as precious as friendship. This year, there is more demand and ideas than ever before for friendship rings for a group of 3. The popularity of friendship bracelets has never been doubted, but it’s friendship rings that are getting the spotlight. According to some reports, Pandora’s Friendship Rings Are
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The princess cut has been around since the 1970s, so it’s relatively new when compared to other types of cuts that have been around for hundreds of years. The princess cut can be one of the least common types of cuts, too. Really fantastic, brilliant and flashy princess cut engagement rings are rare, yet the
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You are looking for an Engagement Ring, but are you looking for an alternative stone to a diamond? Learn about everything Opal and get inspired by the Best Opal Ring ideas. All about Opal Engagement Rings Opal is a silicate mineral gemstone that can flash every color of the rainbow. There are several varieties of Opal,
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You’ve heard it all before, getting married is one of the most important life events. But it comes at a price. You don’t need us to tell you, weddings cost a lot of money. Did you know that the average cost of a wedding in the US is more than $30,000? Some couples spend even
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