Category 2 Buying a diamond engagement ring does not need to burn a hole through your wallet. Many times people get carried away with picking the perfect engagement ring to propose with and give to their partner, but it doesn’t need to be an overwhelming experience. There are a few things to keep in mind to make sure this large purchase, which is also a meaningful investment,...
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Category 2 / Valentine's Day Sentimental jewelry isn’t always cheesy — if it’s done right. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, have plans to get dressed up and go out or stay home and be cozy, Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to wear something “love” inspired. Every other day of the year you might feel awkward walking around town wearing bold red or pink outfit that has lips...
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Category 2 / Valentine's Day Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: 15 Pieces of Heart-Shaped Jewelry In 2021, Americans spent a total of $21 billion on Valentine’s Day, and that included a lot of gifts. The most popular gifts tend to be flowers, candy (mostly chocolate) and jewelry. In fact, when it comes to dollars spent on Valentine’s Day, the bling accounts for around $5 billion dollars of that spending. If you’re...
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Category 2 / Engagement Rings 10 Christmas Proposal Ideas For a Jolly Engagement December 25th is one of the most romantic days to propose. The Christmas magic glows in the air. The holidays represent what makes someone want to get married: family, love and joy. It’s a symbol for contentment, peace and good times — all great foundations for relationships. If you’re going to propose on the biggest day of...
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Category 2 / Wedding Bands How to Pick a Wedding Band: What to Look for and How to Shop Your wedding band symbolizes your commitment to the person you love, but it’s also a piece of jewelry you’ll wear every day for the rest of your life. While choosing a wedding ring might seem intimidating when you think of everything that slim band means, the actual act of picking out...
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Category 2 / Trending Jewelry Goodbye bikinis and sandals, and hello to light jackets, sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes. Although fall doesn’t officially start until Sept. 22, the weather is already turning and people are starting to take out their boots and long sleeve shirts. And instead of mourning the loss of your gorgeous tan, open-toe shoes and shorts, try focusing your energy on that extra touch of jewelry that...
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Why Are Diamond Rings a Symbol of Marriage? “Circles, like the soul, are never-ending and turn round and round without a stop.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson You don’t have to be a history buff or a geometry expert to see the correlation between a wedding ring and the concept of an eternity spent together. In an ideal world, marriage is forever, and a band with...
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Why Buy a Bridal Set? Shopping for an engagement or wedding ring involves a plethora of choices. How much should you spend? ($6,000 is the average spent on an engagement ring in the United States.) Which cut should you choose? (Round cut wins out more than half the time, with princess-cut diamonds coming in second place). But one of the questions many people don’t even...
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Our Top 9 Favorite Engagement Rings with Diamond Alternatives Diamonds may seem like the automatic choice for an engagement ring, but in reality, they’ve only been the gemstone default for wedding jewelry for less than a century. All across history, lovers have exchanged everything from simple copper bands to masterful rings studded with an entire rainbow of gems. What you choose for yourself or your...
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Do Wedding Rings Have to Be Diamonds? Roughly 2 million people get married every year, and it stands to reason that about the same number get engaged — after all, all those couples saying “I do” had to say “Will you?” and “Yes!” first, right? Right. If you’re thinking of proposing or find yourself newly engaged and ready to buy some wedding jewelry together, you’re...
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