It’s that time of year again: the weather is cool and crisp, everyone has a sense of cheer and urgency, and the lights are going up all over the neighborhoods. In the rush to buy the perfect Christmas gift, many men know just the thing: An engagement ring. Proposing over the holiday season is tricky…
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Guess what tomorrow is? If you said “Thanksgiving” then you’re partially right – it’s also the official start of engagement season! The magical time of the year between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day when over 30% of all engagements occur. Gents will be getting down on bended knee left and right from here til February, and…
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One piece of jewelry every woman should own is a fabulous cuff. A cuff has more presence on the wrist than a classic tennis bracelet, or even a wristwatch, depending on the style. And style comes in spades with the cuff. This piece should have as much punch as your favorite cocktail ring, and is…
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Having recently enjoyed an evening of awards honoring the top names in Country Music at the recent 46th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, the plethora of Country Music stars that lined the red carpet stunned the onlookers, viewers and media. With a spectrum of gorgeous bracelets, rings, cocktail dresses and custom tailored suits on…
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We don’t mean to get all TMZ-like here, but we just couldn’t let this little nugget of information that we stumbled upon over the weekend go without some sort of commentary – Scott Disick is engagement ring shopping for Kourtney Kardashian. Or so the tabloids say. Yes, that Scott Disick. The long-time boyfriend and father…
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We love a good infographic, and naturally we love a great engagement ring. This great engagement ring infographic by Simply Bridal shows important facts about diamond engagement rings, a fun graph of the various hardness levels for popular engagement ring stones, as well as a few variations on setting types. Remember that education should always…
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Disney theme parks are some of the most magical places on the face of the earth. While many people visit Disney when they’re young, it’s often common not to go back until you have children of your own. Some people had other things in mind while planning some of the most notable Disney engagements ever…
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It’s always a fun day to peer into the lives of celebrities—especially during their happiest or most embarrassing moments. Brad Pitt’s current and past ladies, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston, respectively, are both sporting new rocks marking the upcoming happiest-days-of-their-lives. When Brad Pitt initially proposed to Jen back in 1999, he presented her with a…
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Every woman knows that a wardrobe is not complete without certain staples. A little black dress. The perfectly tailored suit. Live-in-them jeans. That special occasion dress that makes you feel absolutely stunning. But a woman’s jewelry wardrobe is equally important. These are the pieces of jewelry every woman should own. Fall 2012 is definitively the…
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Gabrielle Sanchez is a famous jewelry designer who works most strictly with pearls and quartz. Having graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1977, Sanchez became a freelance jewelry designer right away. Her fascination with pearls protruded on the streets of New York City. Gabrielle ran across an enticing jewelry booth on the corner…
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Today’s afternoon craving for engagement ring eye candy has us indulging in one of our favorites – vintage engagement rings! While this week’s goodies only include one truly vintage ring (a beautiful platinum & 1.5 carat diamond stunner), the vintage feel continues with our vintage style settings. Vintage inspired engagement ring settings have taken off…
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We share why sweetheart tables are a definite DO in our new series: I Do/ I Don’t, where we split the pros and cons between the hottest wedding trends. With all of the new trends in wedding planning, it’s hard to keep up! This week we spotlight the Sweetheart table. For those of you who…
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If you caught our Diamonds of the Day earlier then you’ll already know that we’re smitten with Roberto Coin Tiny Treasure pendants. These dainty chains are accented by fun pendant charms studded with diamonds. The Tiny Treasures collection shows off its wearer’s personality with sweet and simple charms. But just because they’re small doesn’t mean…
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Apparently we aren’t the only ones who love pink diamonds! Today’s big celebrity engagement news has Jersey Shore star Jenni Farley aka JWoww engaged to boyfriend of 2 and half years Roger Mathews. JWoww’s engagement ring is a 5+ carat white cushion cut diamond surrounded by 2.5 additional carats of pink and white diamonds! Those…
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We share why engagement bands are a definite DO in our new series: I Do/ I Don’t, where we split the pros and cons between the hottest wedding trends. In today’s American, keeping-up-with the-Jones’ society, it’s often difficult to fathom the idea of wanting to marry a man who doesn’t present you with a rock…
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