Source: Refat/Shutterstock.com You’ve heard the term “carat.” You’ve also heard “karat.” They both sound so similar, and they’re spelled almost exactly the same. Is there a difference between the two? There is! We’ll dive into the differences between the two and explain where the confusion — besides the sound and spelling — came from in…
Source: Shchus/Shutterstock.com You know you have to bring your wedding ring sets to the big day, but what about earrings? Is a necklace too much or just enough? Will the jewelry overpower the veil as a statement? If you’re wondering what kind of jewelry to wear with your wedding dress, read on to learn more…
Source: Dmytro Zinkevych/Shutterstock.com You may have already picked out your engagement ring and wedding rings, but how about your anniversary ring? Buying new jewelry pieces like anniversary rings helps couples celebrate special milestones in their relationship. Read on to find out what an anniversary ring is and if it’s right for you and your partner.…
Source: NarisaFotoSS/Shutterstock.com You know who you want to propose to. You know you want to make it an extra special ring for them by getting a custom engagement ring, but how long will it take? While it may be stressful to even begin thinking about what kind of engagement ring band, diamond shape or setting…
Source: Bangkok Click Studio/Shutterstock.com The short answer is yes, wedding rings can have diamonds, but that doesn’t mean all wedding rings have to have diamonds. Keep reading to learn more about wedding ring traditions, how they differ from engagement rings and what kind of wedding ring style is right for you. Wedding Rings vs. Engagement…
Source: Mix and Match Studio/Shutterstock.com Maybe you’ve already popped the question and are searching for wedding bands together, or maybe you’re just starting your engagement ring search. Either way, you want to make sure the rings are made from metals you’ll both love wearing every day. From the engagement ring to the wedding ring, here’s…
Whether you’ve already popped the question or are preparing the ring to ask your future partner for their hand in marriage, you want a ring that they’ll love wearing for all the years to come. You’ve started to familiarize yourself with the center stone, carat weight and the famous 4Cs of diamonds: cut, color, clarity…
If you’ve ever wondered which hand the engagement ring goes on or what the history behind the engagement ring is, you’re in good company. We’ll dive into the rich history of the engagement ring and why the ring finger became synonymous with both wedding and engagement rings. The History of Engagement Rings Engagement rings have…
Source: AJR_Photo/Shutterstock.com Modern couples require modern solutions, which means that traditions of the past may not fit every partnership. That includes how we propose to our partners. When we picture marriage proposals, we often just picture a woman saying, “Yes!” but here’s why today’s men are wearing engagement rings with increasing popularity. 1. Showing Their…
Source: Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock.com It can be both challenging and overwhelming to figure out which engagement ring will really wow your partner. You need to think about the metal type, setting, cut of the diamond and everything in between. If you don’t know the difference between a setting or a diamond cut, don’t worry. We’ll break…