Some people mine for diamonds their entire lives in hopes of coming across that special gem. While some of them make more than a few diamond discoveries, rarely is there anyone who mines a 29.6-carat blue diamond worth tens of millions of dollars. Buts that’s exactly what happened in South Africa. London-listed Petra Diamonds discovered…
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This year’s Pantone Color of the Year is the bright, lush Radiant Orchid. It’s no surprise that many 2014 (and 2015) brides are culling inspiration from this bright combination of fuchsia, magenta and violet. It’s a gorgeous color for a tropical wedding, or a punchy color to warm up a winter wedding. You really can’t…
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Imagine the relief in this cat owner’s heart when her precious feline, Olive, found her wedding ring that had been lost somewhere in the couple’s flat. Freda Coleman, who is 82 years old, had been washing her hands when she noticed that her wedding band was missing. She had worn the ring since 1963 when…
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It’s time! You’ve done your research online, you put in the leg work shopping around for the best price on an engagement ring, and you’ve decided that a Christmas proposal is the ultimate holiday celebration. We don’t blame you! Between the lights, family, merriment and general atmosphere of love, a Christmas proposal is hard to…
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It was a very sad and unimaginable event, Paul Walker the blue-eyed Fast and the Furious star ironically passed away in a tragic car crash. Most of his peers are describing him as a very kind and gentle person. To confirm this, a military couple from Victorville is sharing a story of how the celebrity…
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There are beaches — and then, there are BEACHES! So, it stands to reason that a beach wedding can conjure up multiple images, depending on the mind doing the conjuring. Personally, we think that casual beach weddings can be just as elegant as any other wedding setting; depending, of course, on the color of nail…
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Who’s ready for some cranberry relish tomorrow? We know we are (along with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pie, etc.) But rather than perfectly accompanying your turkey, today’s cranberry perfectly complements your wedding. We love this rich, festive hue and think it’s the perfect wedding palette component for late autumn and winter weddings. The rich tone…
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Aqua and gold bridesmaids ensembles are pretty high up there on our list of favorite wedding color palettes. When we saw this wedding with bridesmaids in this aqua and gold polka dot Shoshanna gown we were obsessed. Not only is the wedding itself lovely and full of pastels and natural beauty, but this dress is…
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When you’ve reached celebrity status, you’ve earned the right to have — and wear — the best of the best. That’s why we all take notice when our favorite celebrities happily announce their pending nuptials… and show us their bling! Here, we’ll show you just a few of the recent celebrity engagement rings we’ve seen;…
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Choosing Your Style Archaeologists have determined that almost since the time mankind began wearing animal skins for clothing, some form of jewelry also entered the wardrobe. Apparently, the first personal adornments were made of animal bone or carved wood. While today’s baubles and beads can range in value from a few cents to millions of…
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There are so many decisions that must be made while planning your wedding. You want everything perfect, from the color of the flowers, to the people chosen as part of the wedding party. One aspect of wedding planning that often gets pieced together at the last minute, however, are the rings. Though, important, the wedding…
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If you’ve always thought engagement rings were “sacred” items, only to be purchased new, you may want to think again. In today’s society, the idea of buying a pre-owned engagement ring is becoming more acceptable all the time. Family heirlooms offer a perfect example of how couples can “re-use” an engagement ring with pride. It’s…
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By now, it’s common knowledge that Kris Humphries auctioned off ex wife Kim Kardashian’s engagement ring via Christie’s yesterday. Any gossip lover with halfway decent vision and memory could tell that lot 194 was the Lorraine Schwartz sparkler papped on the finger of Ms. Kardashian. The ring made it’s debut on scene “Proposal” take 17…
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We’ve had a huge influx in bridal jewelry in the showroom lately, something you may have noticed if you’ve seen our shop (or Instagram) lately. We’ve been stocking up on new semi-mounts and adding a few we’ve had in the vault to our showcases and our online showroom. We have couples come in all the…
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You know what goes great with a criss cross back wedding dress? Not a veil, that’s for sure. Why would you want to hide such a gorgeous detail of your gown? Not to mention, the veil isn’t for every bride. While some girls adore a birdcage vintage veil, a cathedral length span of french tulle…
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