Engagement ring styles, like all other areas in fashion, can exhibit a something new and fresh, or a resurgence of a once popular look. And the added beauty of the bridal jewelry world is that more than one look can be in style at once, with celebrities as our fashion plates letting us know what…
With the rush of the winter holidays over with, and the pressure of Valentine’s day behind us, matrimonial minded folks have the time to carefully plan and ease their way into a spring, or probably summer proposal, since Memorial day isn’t exactly the most romantic of holidays. So if you dream of proposing while the…
Gold prices may have gone down in the U.S. but they have soared internationally, according to a newly issued report by the World Gold Council. Globally an increase in jewelry demand, particularly in China and India, drove the price of gold up in 2010, with it rising to 29.2 percent, to $1,405.50 an ounce, by…
Cathedral settings are the aptly named, romantically designed style of engagement ring settings named for the arches seen in many Cathedral ceilings, and are known to add height and distinction without having to add accent diamonds. They are the ideal choice for someone who wants something unique, as they are not as often seen as classic…
In the wake of the rush on celebrity engagements in 2010, it seems that certain square cut diamond engagement rings dominated the scene. While Round cut diamonds are traditionally classy, there are several square shaped cuts that are considered more hip and trendy, which would explain their appearance in Hollywood over the past year; the…
While sapphires dominated the end of 2010, and emeralds are poised to make a splash in 2011, it seems that diamonds are still the one to beat. Prices for the enduring gemstone were up 10.3 percent in 2010, and are predicted to continue to recover to pre-recession levels, according the a report by the Rapaport Group,…
Searching for an engagement ring can’t be done in half measures, for a piece of jewelry that will be with you for a lifetime it should feel like it was made for you. That was the problem for Susy Cantor, who went all across Houston, Texas looking for the perfect engagement ring. Finding no luck inside…
Antique or vintage inspired engagement rings are poised to make a come-back in 2011, with celebrities like Katie Holmes, Emily Blunt, and Madonna (typically ahead of the curve) building the trend over the past few years. Antique rings are typically put into three different categories, depending on the era from which they were inspired; Victorian,…
Like clockwork, wedding rumors pop up regarding certain celebrity couples, regardless of age, longevity, or depth of their relationships, ranging from the most reliable to ridiculous. However, no matter how implausible the rumors, they circulate for the simple fact that they are fun to speculate upon. So in the same fashion that top fashion designers…
The popularity of diamond engagement rings started with a single solitaire Round cut diamond design and has continued to stand the test of time. The round cut diamond however you use it though, has also continued to be the most popular cut for diamonds, no matter how hard the Princess cut is chasing at its…