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Tips On Buying The Perfect Engagement Rings
by: Erica Bosworth
Buying an engagement ring can often be a daunting task, as making the right choice from the range of engagement rings available is crucial. As with wedding rings, there are many different choices available. You can select from different precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and even titanium. You can also select from a range of precious gems, such as sapphire, emerald, the classic diamond, and many others. You will find a choice of rings to suit a range of budgets, although the carat of the ring will be determined by the amount that you can afford to spend. This item of jewelry is one that will hopefully be cherished by the recipient for the rest of her life, so whether you go for a traditional ring, a beautiful antique ring, a Celtic ring, or any other type of ring, you should make sure that you put plenty of thought into it before you make any firm commitment on your purchase.
Factors to consider when buying engagement rings
Unless your loved one has already pointed out which ring she wants you may have your work cut out in order to determine which ring you should get. Firstly, you need to take into consideration your budget, as this will determine the type of ring you can get. Most jewelers offer rings to suit all sorts of budgets, so you don’t have to be a millionaire in order to get a beautiful ring that she is certain to love. One thing you should try and determine is what type of precious metal and gem she most likes, as you can then select the perfect ring. There are a number of ways in which you can do this, from observing the type of jewelry she normally tends to wear to asking close friends for their advice. By finding out these details you can ensure that the ring you buy is one that she is certain to love. You will also need to know the size of her finger, and you could do this by sneakily taking one of her rings and hoping she doesn’t notice or by asking a close friend who, with any luck, may know the size or even have the same size finger.
Buying your ring – getting a good deal
Although there are many high street shops that sell some beautiful wedding bands and engagement rings, it has become more and more popular to purchase these items online. This is because you can enjoy a far wider choice and you can browse under on virtual roof from the comfort of your own home. You will often find that you can also get better deals online because there are no overheads for sellers to worry about, which means that you can either save a little money on the cost of your ring or you can stick to the budget and get a better ring for your money. The excellent choice available online makes it easier for purchasers to find the ideal ring at a more affordable price.
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Non-Diamond Engagement Rings
by: Andy Moquin
Not every couple choose a diamond engagement ring. While some don’t like the thought of the potential of conflict diamonds, others are mindful of their budget or the economy, and for some, it just comes down to personal taste. When selecting an engagement ring sans diamond there are many different options.
Firstly there is the gemstone engagement ring. There is an enormous range of semi- precious gems that are ideal as engagement rings. Popular choices include emeralds, sapphires (don’t forget Nicole Richie had a gorgeous pink sapphire engagement ring), rubies, and tanzanite.
Other choices include garnets, topaz, amethyst, peridot, aquamarine, citrine, opals, and even pearls. Apart from opals and pearls, which do require some extra care in day to day activities, gemstone engagement rings are all going to be sturdy enough to last the passage of time. If in doubt, think about all the antique rings you see set with semi- precious gems that are still in pristine condition after 50 or 100 years.
Colorful gems allow for a lot of extra visual appeal and may suit the girl who especially loves and wears one color. Gems can also be selected for their particular meanings, qualities, and the months they are assigned to.
From a love point of view, some gems have more appropriate symbolism than others. Rubies are thought to promote love and open up the heart. Aquamarine allows a viewpoint filled with love in a difficult situation. Tanzanite will open and uplift the heart.
Pearls are said to be great for creativity, and topaz for minimizing worries and mood swings. Sapphires will provide you with mental clarity.
While some couples may select a birthstone as a gem, others may opt to select the stone for the month they became engaged, or the month they are planning to marry in.
When selecting a semi-precious gem it is still important to check the stone’s quality. Does it have imperfections, what is the cut, color, and carats? If you have an unusually active lifestyle or heavy job, it may be worthwhile mentioning this to the jeweler. Some gemstones may be more appropriate than others in this sort of scenario.
Secondly, there are other options such as Celtic patterned engagement rings, braided engagement rings, and other worked rings such as the paisley designed engagement ring.
Celtic engagement rings can be ideal for the couple looking for the ultimate in symbolism. The various knots, swirls, lines and crosses, all have unique meanings, and make for individual statements of love.
About The Author
Andy Moquin has spent 20 years in the jewelry industry with much of his experience in polished diamonds, engagement rings , wedding rings , rings and custom jewelry design. He is an accomplished business consultant and is available for advice on topics such as marketing, advertising, merchandising and business turnarounds.
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Pave Engagement Rings Provide Inlaid Sparkle
by: Andy Moquin
A pave engagement ring is a ring which appears to be totally inlaid and decorated with smaller diamonds, generally around a center setting of either diamonds, or precious gems for a nice contrast.
Pave engagement rings are becoming increasingly popular. The main reason being that all those inlaid diamonds add huge amounts of sparkle to a ring, and provide a very luxurious and glamorous effect. What better way to highlight a gorgeous center diamond or gem, than with a surrounding band of diamonds?
Engagement rings with pave settings can be presented in several ways. The first and simplest option is to have the band on either side of the center stone set with what appears to be a single row of diamonds on the top of the band. The second option, which will give a more substantial and 3 dimensional appearance is to have the pave set diamonds on the top of the band and also running around the sides of the band. The second option will require more diamonds but will give the engagement ring a fuller appearance.
While many couples assume that all that extra bling is going to substantially add to the costing, this is not always necessarily so. Why? Because all those surrounding stones are quite small and couples can select as many or as few as they wish for the engagement ring. The addition of filigree working or engraving to the band or setting, along with the pave setting, will add extra to the price tag.
Pave settings require multiple tiny diamonds set down into the band with tiny prongs or metallic beads holding the stones in place. Often pave settings utilize platinum or white gold, resulting in a less obtrusive metallic look. However, yellow gold can be used for a more dramatic appearance, while the white metals will allow the diamonds to sparkle more brightly and will give the diamonds a bigger appearance.
Pave engagement rings will require a little more cleaning than a simple engagement ring without the additional sparkle. All those pave set diamonds and the setting style leave tiny little areas that dust can accumulate in. This is very easily rectified by soaking the engagement ring in specific ring cleaning solution to loosen up the debris. Remove the engagement ring, give a gentle wipe, and hey presto, a sparkling ring again.
Pave engagement rings can be an excellent option for those who prefer more diamonds on show, and the appearance of less metal in their engagement ring.
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Perfect Accessories for Wedding Dresses
By: Joanna Brown
When you are planning your much-anticipated wedding, there are many elements that you are going to have to consider. You want your day to be absolutely perfect and include everything you desire from your favorite colors to themes. Your wedding should be the reality of all of your childhood dreams, and what you have always wanted it to be. Most importantly, you want to make sure that when you walk down the aisle towards the man that you will spend the rest of your life with, you are completely content in the elegantly gorgeous gown that you have chosen to wear.
When it comes to the gown you are planning on wearing, you most likely have thought long and hard about the wedding dress you plan to introduce yourself in as the new "Mr. and Mrs.…" Chances are that you have probably chosen your wedding dress ahead of time, and have everything perfectly planned out months in advance of your big trip down the aisle. However, during the wedding planning process, many brides forget to choose accessories in which to further compliment their timeless gown.
Accessories for wedding dresses are very important to the overall ensemble because they can help to set you apart from any other bride as they give you a chance to really feel like the gorgeous princess that you are. The perfect accessories for wedding dresses help to customize your look on your wedding day all while making yourself look even more spectacular than you already are. Great accessories should not only match with the dress that you have chosen, but they should also match the formality and theme of your wedding, your style, and personality.
Jewelry
Besides your breathtaking engagement ring, the rest of your jewelry is probably an element of your look that you have given much thought to. Next to your wedding gown, your jewelry is one of the most important aspects of your look on your wedding day. There are a few guidelines of things to keep in mind as you peruse the various jewelry options to accompany your wedding dress.
It is very important to make sure that your jewelry perfectly coordinates with your elegant gown. If you are the type of person who enjoys wearing a lot of jewelry, it is important that you choose a simpler dress as to not over-do your look. If your dress is already flashy and fancy, a lot of jewelry might be too much. In this case, less jewelry, or jewelry that is more subtle, will work best to compliment your style. On the other hand, if you have chosen a dress that is plain and not extremely flashy, then you have more leeway and can get away with having more jewelry.
While there are a few guidelines that brides like to keep in mind as they choose jewelry for their wedding dress, it is most important to wear what is going to make you happy because, after all, it is your wedding. In the past, it was only considered fashionable to wear long earrings with certain types of dresses, and necklaces and necklines had to match as well. However, in recent years, it has become easier and more socially acceptable to wear many different types of jewelry with different dresses. A good rule of thumb is to try on the jewelry with the dress and decide if they look well together all while complementing the bride.
Shawls or other Coverings
If you have chosen to get married during cooler months, or in a location that generally has colder climates, you might want to consider adding a shawl or other covering to your wedding gown. A shawl can be created from of any material including lace, satin, or even cotton, and should look perfect along with your dress. Many brides prefer to wear a shawl for sheer fashion, rather than for warmth.
Purses
As the bride, you might have a few things that you will need to carry with you or near you throughout your reception. However, not many wedding gowns include pockets! A small purse can be functional and a great accessory to compliment your gown. A purse can be perfect for holding lipstick, breath mints, and any other emergency make-up repair items that you might want to have with you on your wedding day. It is important to choose a small purse that goes well with your dress and can be highly functional.
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Another way to accessorize when it comes to your wedding dress is by using colored accents. A belt or piece of ribbon in your dress can be a bright and bold statement. Your personality, attitude, and overall wedding theme can shine through with these subtle color accents. Choose something wisely, and you will be able to make your wedding dress uniquely sophisticated and breath-taking.
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Buying a Diamond Ring: Be sure to Shop Around
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Are you in the market for a diamond ring?
If so, you know that this is a big purchase.
Even if you aren’t going to spend a lot, it is safe to say that you are still interested in getting the best possible deal. Although there is a lot that goes into the shopping process, any consumer can make the right decision by comparison shopping. There are many stores at which you can buy diamond rings, as well as online outlets that offer great deals.
What should you be looking for when shopping for diamond rings? Generally speaking, you should keep the four C’s in mind: carat, cut, color, and clarity. With these four details you will find it easy to locate the best diamond ring for your budget.
While the four C’s are very important, most consumers need to shop by price at the same time. Yes, you want to get a beautiful diamond ring, but only if you can afford it. It is important to know that the four C’s will affect the price of a diamond ring. For instance, more carats means a bigger rock. And a bigger rock equals a higher price tag.
How much shopping is too much shopping? While you want to see as many diamond rings as possible before buying, you do need to make a decision sooner or later. If you check out three stores you will have a very good idea of what is available, what you can afford, and how to move forward. And of course, if you have any questions don’t be afraid to ask the jeweler for assistance.
When buying a diamond ring it is your job to shop around. The more you know about diamonds and more rings you see the better chance you have of purchasing the right one.
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The Ultimate Wedding Ring For The Modern Man
Mens diamond rings are becoming more and more popular with the modern man. As more men celebrate their marriage by the wearing of a wedding ring, mens diamond rings are fast becoming the new mens fashion.
The wearing of a wedding ring by a man is a reasonably new phenomenon. It is only really since the second world war that the wearing of a wedding ring by a man became common. However it is taking off now, as are diamond mens rings .
And there are different considerations for a man's wedding jewelry than for a woman.
A man doesn't usually wear an engagement ring. A woman does. For a woman it is her engagement ring which is the feature on her finger. It is usually the engagement ring that is admired, not her wedding ring. And for this reason the woman will usually love a stunning diamond solitaire ring for her engagement ring, because a diamond solitaire is a ring to be admired!
And the setting of the diamond solitaire is there really just to hold the diamond. The setting is not the feature, the diamond is. The setting is just there to show off the diamond to best advantage.
So for a woman the choice of wedding ring needs to accommodate the fact that it should not overpower her engagement ring. Whilst there are some magnificent diamond wedding rings for women, they should always be more understated. Small diamonds, and with more of the impact of the ring coming from the ring itself rather than the diamonds.
And if she has a magnificent engagement ring then there is no need for anything but a simple understated band for a wedding ring.
But a man needs to approach his wedding ring quite differently, hence the popularity of diamond mens rings. Mens diamond wedding rings are larger and more noticeable than womens rings. And as there is no engagement ring, the diamonds go on his wedding ring.
This is the only ring on his hands, perhaps the only jewelry that he will ever wear. So it needs to tell the world exactly who he is.
Notwithstanding, it is not as common for men to wear a mens diamond ring with a single large stone as it is for women. Whilst solitaire rings are the most popular for women, men tend to select more diamonds, and smaller ones.
For women, the setting is just the method of showing off the diamond. For men the setting, and the ring material, is an integral part of the appeal of the ring. Mens diamond rings are all about the ring and the diamonds together. Womens rings are about the diamonds.
For this reason mens diamond rings often feature such modern ring materials as Titanium, Platinum, Stainless Steel or Carbon Fibre. Two tone yellow gold and white gold also looks great.
These rings are also much wider than you would expect for a woman's wedding ring. This is to make sure that a mans wedding ring is in keeping with a mans (normally) wider hand, and also to allow room for the features of the ring and to add the diamonds. Mens diamond wedding rings are much more ornate than a womans wedding ring.
But the most important part is still the diamond or diamonds. A mens diamond ring with one or more stunning diamonds cannot be matched for style. It says volumes about the man. It makes a clear unambiguous statement that says "I'm married, and I can afford a fantastic diamond ring like this".
Mens diamond rings are unequalled for style, class and flair. The modern married man should not be without one.
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