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…
Pink diamonds have had a big year; they are considered highly prized and continue to gain popularity due to their color and scarcity, as almost all of the world’s pink diamonds come from the Argyle mine in West Australia. However, Kimberly Consolidated Ltd., a South African diamond miner, uncovered a large pink diamond in South…
Last week we took a look at some of the more infamous engagement rings in Hollywood, and paired them up with a bit more obtainable options, courtesy of Verragio. However, wedding bands are not to be overlooked, so today we take a look at how you can get the same look as some of Hollywood’s biggest…
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…
Diamonds are for engagement rings, because diamonds are forever. But every now and then, a diamond is found that is too big for even the most outrageous engagement ring. Such is the case of the latest diamond announcement to come out of The Kingdom of Lesotho, near South Africa. Gem Diamonds Ltd., a London based diamond…
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…
Kansas City couple, KaRee Karnes and Richard Peterson share a love of two things; Halloween and the Kansas City Chiefs. So when planning their wedding, it seems like the two decided to forgo tradition and combine their passions. Karnes and Peterson exchanged wedding rings outside of the Arrowhead stadium right before Sunday’s game, and since…
The Whittelsbach-Graff diamond, one of the rarest diamonds in the world, has arrived in New York City. The 31.06 carat, Fancy Deep Blue diamond originally made headlines in 2008 when it sold for a record breaking $24.3 million at Christie’s auction house. The diamond, which is currently on display at the American Museum of Natural History,…
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…
Love is in the air on the set of the hit HBO television series, True Blood. Following the high profile wedding of the cast’s main stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, two more stars have announced their respective engagements. Viewers of the racy vampire series love to hate ‘Lorena,’ the crazy love sick vampire, but…