Spring is upon us and love is in the air, which signifies one sure fire annual retail tradition; bridal season. And in honor of the hands that will be asked for, the knees that will be knelt upon, and the corks that will be popped, here a few of the engagement ring trends that are…
The evolution of the engagement ring has gone from family heirlooms, to standard solitaires, and has now become works of art and unique expressions of personal taste over the years. Inventive designs have ensured that every woman can find a style sure to not be seen on someone else’s finger, because everyone likes to feel…
As hard as it is to believe, the classic idea of an engagement ring didn’t always include a diamond center, which today seems par for the course. It actually wasn’t until 1938 that De Beers began their diamond engagement ring campaign that they are now known for, that the idea became mainstream. With more industrial…
More often than not, when it comes to engagement rings, it is all about the setting and the center diamond. Halos, Solitaire, and three stone styles dominate the bridal jewelry conversation when the topic comes up, however more and more engagement rings have become a complete package when paired with intricately designed shanks as well.…
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…
Valentine’s Day has its roots in both Roman and Christian traditions, and while the exact origin is not knows, there are several theories and more than a couple Saint Valentine’s in history. The first Valentine written, however, was believed to be by Charles the Duke of Orleans in 1415, whom while imprisoned in the Tower…
Women like to match their purse to their shoes, or their scarf to their gloves, and much in the same vein they want to match their engagement ring to their wedding band, exactly. One of the increasingly popular trends in bridal hardware lately has been the idea of custom made bands, created to fit…
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…
The most basic, traditional symbol of a couple’s commitment is a simple gold band, yellow gold to be specific. And while this year platinum is expected to soar and bridal fashion has gotten fancier, there are still some stars out there that favor the classic look of yellow gold. She may be facing a bit…