We’re satisfying our afternoon craving for engagement ring eye candy with some marvelous split shank engagement rings! The split shank setting is a gorgeous way to mount a diamond, and can skew modern or completely vintage, depending on the color of the metal, the shape of your center stone, and how elaborate the setting is.…
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When we’re prepping our Wedding Wednesday posts each week, the first thing we try to do is get inspired. Maybe we’re eyeing a gorgeous cake on Pinterest. Or maybe we’re humming sweet first dance songs. There’s a strong possibility we’re drooling over our very own engagement ring eye candy. But where do we turn when…
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We love the graphic pop that a dose of pattern can add to a wedding, and there’s no hotter motif right now than chevron. A chevron wedding can be ultra modern, or a fun twist on the classic – which is why we love these chevron wedding ideas. From chevron wedding table settings, to chevron…
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Can you believe that the notorious Kim Kardashian’s engagement ring is worth 40 cruises around the world? Or that Angelina could have adopted at 12 orphans for her $7 million engagement ring from Brad Pitt? And I guess we shouldn’t be surprised about who tops the list of most expensive celebrity engagement rings – he…
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Searching for that interesting and versatile theme for your wedding that you know none of your friends are up to? This may sound crazy, but try tying in some birds! Many people see birds as symbols of the future. They can also mean eternal life, rebirth, and peace. Different species of birds hold different symbolism.…
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Weddings are special any time of the year, and brides normally dress according to the latest trend. Color coordination plays a major role in what a bride wears during her special day. Numerous hours are spent thumbing through magazine pages and visiting one boutique after another. Planning a wedding and keeping up with the latest…
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If you own valuable jewelry you should always have it insured. It is generally inexpensive and it will give you peace of mind when you are protected against theft and fire. Many people insure their homes, cars, other properties but they seem to forget to insure their jewelry, or they may think it is to…
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The first half of 2012 has resulted in a drop in the price of diamonds that might seem surprising to those who believed that diamonds always retain value. While the steep drop in the price of diamonds occurred, it was not surprising to those who were watching the markets carefully. When you understand the reasons…
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Happy Wedding Wednesday readers! Today we’re drooling over bezel set engagement rings, one of our favorite forms of e-ring eye candy. The bezel setting is one of the oldest settings, but lends a surprisingly modern look to any ring – even our antique engagement rings! The bezel setting is a metal (typically gold or platinum)…
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Thinking about buying that engagement ring but not sure what to get? While some soon to be engaged partners look at rings together, others prefer a little mystery and surprise. Yet, you want the ring to be special and to fit your partner’s tastes. So were to begin? We think that the engagement ring trends…
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Yesterday, our Diamond of the Day was a special edition. Our Vice President’s wife decided to customize her beautiful emerald cut diamond with a frame of round emeralds set around it. We love the combination of emerald cut diamonds and emeralds (of all shapes), so today’s engagement ring eye candy is allll about emeralds. We’re…
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Today we’re kicking off a new Wedding Wednesday series: wedding wardrobe inspiration! We’ve paired our favorite of-the-moment wedding apparel with timeless accessories for perfect bridal looks. Today we’re swooning for this Kaufmanfranco princess gown in a warm silk with a full, cascading skirt. The silhouette is as classic as it gets, but a deep v…
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