Grammy Award winning music producer, Mark Ronson, has finally confirmed his engagement to Parisian born model, Josephine de La Baume. Although the couple has been together since 2009, rumors began circulating last month when the French beauty was photographed wearing what looked like an engagement ring at the Paris spot, Mama Shelter. Ronson, who comes…
Since weddings and engagements are our sport of choice, which makes the Royal wedding on April 29th kind of like our Super Bowl, and the weekly teases of information released by the Royal organizers only builds anticipation. In this edition of the Royal update is a sneak peek at Middleton’s gown, and the lasting effects…
Solomon’s Fine Jewelry in Plainview New York is not just a Verragio Premier Boutique, but with the family’s combined 64 years of experience, they are experts in the bridal business. “We like to help to such an extent that we can accommodate everyone, even after they walk out of the door,” said Marc Solomon, current…
Gone, it seems, are the days of the minimalist engagement ring fad that featured clean shanks and ultra-modern diamond cuts like Khloe Kardashian’s massive Emerald cut diamond engagement ring, or even Reese Witherspoon’s glamorous Ashoka diamond solitaire. Instead, in the just the first couple of months of 2011, intricately designed engagement rings are making waves…
In all the talk and anticipation of Valentine’s Day, it would be remiss of us not to revisit one of the most fabulous celebrity weddings ever. So fabulous, in fact, Salma Hayek and Francois Henri-Pinault did it twice. The actress and French billionaire original became engaged in March of 2007 when Pinault gave Hayek one of…
Jewelry sales for Valentine’s day is set to increase about 11 percent from last year, according to a report from IBISWorld, a company that provides industry market research analysis. Luxury spending has already been on the rise this year, and travel was forecasted to make a strong increase however with Valentine’s Day falling on a…
The diamond market has been steadily on the rise since the end of 2010, and if recent auction prices are any indication, growth is set to continue to through the remainder of 2011. On the international front, 130 companies attended a three-day auction in Dubai, during which 60 diamonds were sold. The diamonds, which totaled…
Valentine’s Day is a day set aside and dedicated to love for all those hopeless romantics out there, and what better way to celebrate than popping the question. But with only a little over a week to go, the pressure is on. So for those who have the inclination but maybe not the inspiration, here…
With the demand for diamonds on the rise in 2010, it is no wonder that Christie’s Auction house is reporting its highest yearly international sales total ever. “With many new buyers in Europe, the US, and Asia actively participating at a high level, competition has become more intense than ever for rare jewels and gems…
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, there may not be time left to plan a holiday wedding, (unless you like a challenge) but for those lucky ladies that may receive an engagement ring on this romantic holiday, perhaps you want to keep the tradition alive with a 2012 Valentine’s Day ceremony. So in honor of a…