What Exactly is a Tracer Band?

What Exactly is a Tracer Band?

That is question I asked myself when an associate at Verragio mentioned them to me.  Often referred to as ‘Shadow band’ or ‘Contoured band,’ a tracer is a type of wedding band that is made especially to fit flush against your engagement ring. There are many women who like the look of two separate rings…

Split Shank Engagement Rings Done Right

Split Shank Engagement Rings Done Right

Split shanks are quite literally named for the technique of splitting the shanks into two, (sometimes three) parts, creating what looks like two bands, but are actually joined closer to the bottom. Although often adorned with pave’ set diamonds, it creates an interesting enough design that can also stand on its own. The Classico collection…

Out but Not Down: Karina Smirnoff, from Dancing With the Stars Gets Engaged

Out but Not Down: Karina Smirnoff, from Dancing With the Stars Gets Engaged

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…

Tis This the Season for Engagement Rings?

Tis This the Season for Engagement Rings?

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 Classico Collection: Classic Elegance with a Twist

The Classico Collection: Classic Elegance with a Twist

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…