It seems like the contestants of ’Dancing with the Stars’ keep waltzing right into the hearts of their significant others, either that or there is something in the water on set, because yet another cast member has announced her engagement. Hot on the heels of former contestant, turned DWTS correspondent, Nicey Nash, who announced her…
We already know that engagement rings make the best holiday gifts, but it looks like a lot more people might find that out for themselves this year. Customer Growth Partners, a company that specializes in retail forecasting and analysis, has predicted an increase in spending for the 2010 holiday season of 4.5 percent, up from last…
The word couture is a French term that refers to the creation of high fashion, made to order designs, and has always been closely associated to fashion capitals like Paris, Milan, and London. However, in today’s modern world the term ‘couture’ is synonymous with high end, custom-made, hand-executed fashion. Often times, people also associate the…
Although platinum has taken the reigns as the leading choice for bridal jewelry, there is always something to be said for tradition. And traditionally speaking, wedding bands have a long history with good old gold. Gold has been highly sought after and valued since the beginning of recorded history. It’s been used for Academy Award…
Three stone engagement rings, also known as Trilogy or Trinity rings, have always been popular for the sentimental connotation that they carry. It is most widely believed to represent the three phases of a couples lives together; the past, present, and future of their relationship, which makes the design a popular choice for an anniversary…
First originating in the early 1800’s, the Round cut diamond shape has been modified throughout the years to produce the most brilliant sparkle possible, and today is the most popular choice for engagement rings. The Round cut produces a classic style that is favored by many celebrities like Jennifer Hudson, who sports a unique diamond…
Platinum sales, in regards to bridal jewelry, have been solid in the first half of 2010, and are expected to rise about 3 percent in the second half of the year, according to a new study. Platinum is a dense, malleable, gray-white metal predominately found in South America, and has become increasingly popular within the…
The Classico collection from Verragio can best be described by ‘classy,’ as in when you see a woman wearing a Classico engagement ring, you think to yourself “that is one classy lady.” In all seriousness though, the Classico collection was designed to embody a timeless and clean style, but they are not exactly the type…
A Pear shaped diamond is a love it or hate it kind of style, there seems to be no in between with women. Although it continues to be a notoriously popular diamond cut for engagement rings, it was uproariously mocked during an episode of the popular television series, “Sex and the City.” But despite being…
Recently, Trey Turner, a local NYC musician, made news when he dropped an engagement ring off of the Brooklyn Bridge, in the midst of a proposal. Reportedly, his hands were shaking from nerves and the diamond engagement ring slipped through his finger, lost to a grate below. All was not lost however, when a week…