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Titanium diamond engagement rings are both stunning to behold as well as practical and affordable. Of course, it is their beauty that helped to propel them into the spotlight and make titanium diamond engagement rings the hottest trend on the … Continue reading →

As couples venture out to select the perfect wedding rings to exchange with one another on their special day, they are constantly presented with a variety of ways to make their wedding rings stand apart from the crowd. More and … Continue reading →

We are in the process of exploring the beauty behind titanium diamond engagement rings as well as exactly how titanium made the leap from medical metal to the hottest new trend on the diamond engagement ring market. As we saw … Continue reading →

Marriage is one of the most time honoured traditions across the globe. While the traditions and rituals associated with marriages around the world may differ greatly, the basic concept of two people joining together to form a new life together … Continue reading →

One of the downsides many couples see with regards to selecting their wedding rings is the fact that wedding rings seem to have a more limited variety of design and style options when compared to more ornate diamond engagement rings. … Continue reading →

We are in the process of taking a look at some of the many beautiful and brilliant alternatives to traditional precious metal wedding rings on the market today. We have already seen how palladium wedding rings are giving both white … Continue reading →

Wedding rings were once only offered in silver, gold, and platinum. Today, however, as we’ve started to see, you can find wedding rings in a number of different materials that you have not even associated with jewellery making until now. … Continue reading →

One of the most exciting parts of an engagement is selecting the diamond engagement ring. There are so many possible design and style choices for diamond engagement rings that, even though the process may at times seem overwhelming, there are … Continue reading →

As we just saw, one of the most popular alternatives to traditional wedding rings on the market right now are palladium wedding rings. Offering the benefits of platinum wedding rings at a price closer to gold wedding rings, these stunning … Continue reading →

For the longest time, if you were looking for wedding rings your material choices were fairly limited and consisted of gold and platinum. While sterling silver wedding rings could also be found, they were typically only used in times where … Continue reading →

Selecting the perfect pair of wedding rings can be a lot more challenging than some couples originally anticipate. While many people feel that choosing the ideal diamond engagement ring is the difficult part, deciding on wedding rings as a couple … Continue reading →

As we mentioned earlier, the major marketing push behind the right hand diamond ring took place in 2004. For once, the target audience for the hottest diamond ring on the market was not couples waiting to be engaged or married … Continue reading →

We are currently taking a look at the marketing genius behind the right hand diamond ring, sometimes known as the dress diamond ring. As we have seen, it was the first real diamond ring to be marketed towards single women … Continue reading →

Wedding rings are designed to symbolize the love a married couple has for one another by representing the bond that they share together. While some couples prefer their wedding rings to be perfectly matched to one another, presenting seemingly mirrored … Continue reading →

Sometimes, the best diamond rings do not become successes because of their design but rather the marketing campaigns that have been created for them. We recently say how the three stone diamond ring went from relatively unknown to an overnight … Continue reading →

Now that we know the meaning behind the three stone diamond ring and the success that it’s brilliant marketing campaign created, let’s take a closer look at some of the best times to give or receive a three stone diamond … Continue reading →

One of the major benefits of purchasing your wedding rings together in a matched set has to do with the cost savings involved. While we’ve touched on this before, many people don’t understand exactly how the cost savings of a … Continue reading →

We are currently taking a look at the fascination the public holds with the beautiful three stone diamond ring. As we mentioned earlier, the concept of the three stone diamond ring was created by one of the leading diamond retailers … Continue reading →

There is no denying the beauty of a diamond ring. The sparkle and fire of a diamond ring is simply beyond compare. Of course, what better way to maximize the grace and elegance of a diamond ring than by increasing … Continue reading →

When it comes to bridal jewellery, some people may think that selecting the perfect diamond engagement ring may be the hardest decision that will have to be made during the shopping process. Others, however, will attest to the fact that … Continue reading →

We are currently taking a look at the reasons behind the rise in popularity over the last few years of palladium wedding rings. Right now, we are looking at the many benefits of palladium wedding rings both on their own … Continue reading →

If you are considering purchasing palladium wedding rings, then here are a few reasons why it is such a great choice. For starters, lets take a look at the differences between platinum wedding rings and the more affordable palladium wedding … Continue reading →

We are currently taking a closer look at the growing trend associated with palladium wedding rings. We have seen that palladium wedding rings are actually quite similar in their makeup to platinum wedding rings, given that both metals come from … Continue reading →

For the longest time, both white and yellow gold ruled the wedding ring market across the globe. Eventually, platinum wedding rings gained in popularity as well, offering a higher class of wedding ring to those who could afford such luxury. … Continue reading →

A s you can see, the concept of the modern diamond engagement ring was proceeded by some unusual proposal items as well as jewellery. The concept of jewellery as an engagement gift however, was very popular in many parts of … Continue reading →

As we just saw, some early precursors to the modern diamond engagement ring included unusual items such as gloves and hand carved spoons. While these may seem much less fanciful than the modern diamond engagement rings we enjoy today, they … Continue reading →

While most people understand the meaning and intent of a diamond engagement ring, not everyone is aware of some of the many rich traditions behind the concept of a diamond engagement ring. Most couples are familiar with the fact that … Continue reading →

Now that you’ve seen the beauty of coloured diamond rings and have a better understanding of exactly how these stunning mistakes are created in nature, it’s time to take a closer look at where to buy coloured diamond rings. Thankfully, … Continue reading →

While we have covered the basics of the four major coloured diamond ring families, there are still a few popular coloured diamond ring colours we have yet to explore. As we saw earlier, while there are four major families of … Continue reading →

Another family of coloured diamonds that can also be influenced by increased environmental pressure is the pink coloured diamond rings. Pink coloured diamond rings can be found in a wide range of tones, varying from pastel pink diamond rings to … Continue reading →

We’ve just seen some of the details about coloured diamond rings in the yellow family, now let’s move onto some other colour options for diamond rings you may enjoy. Brown diamond rings are some of the most popular choices on … Continue reading →

As we mentioned earlier, there are a number of environmental factors that can exist in the area of a diamond formation that will produce a coloured diamond as opposed to a naturally colourless one as we are so used to … Continue reading →

One of the continued growing trends for 2012 centres itself around the beauty of coloured diamond rings. In fact, the diamond ring selections for this year contain colours brilliant enough to rival even the most beautiful rainbow. Fast taking centre … Continue reading →

Keep in mind, it is very common that your potential bride to be may not neatly fall into any of the previously mentioned categories. Instead, she may be a woman who appreciates bold statements, daring designs, and loves a more … Continue reading →

We’ve just seen the perfect style of diamond ring for a bride who prefers a more traditional look to her jewellery and diamond ring in particular, but what if your future bride is one who prefers a more antique or … Continue reading →

The month of April has become increasingly popular as the perfect time to pop the question and ask for your beloved’s hand in marriage with a stunning diamond ring. Not only is April a month known for welcoming in warmer … Continue reading →

While many of the traditions and myths we have seen thus far regarding wedding rings have been centred around plain wedding rings, there are several historical accounts of gemstones and diamonds being included in wedding rings as well. In Medieval … Continue reading →

While the various superstitions and myths that have been tied to wedding rings over the years are always quite entertaining to look back upon, one of the strongest traditions associated with the wedding rings themselves is found in the placement … Continue reading →

Another group rich in culture and traditions surrounding wedding rings were the early Romans. Wedding rings during early Roman times were not only considered a physical representation of the bond of love created when a bride and groom were joined … Continue reading →

When it comes to some of the more creative ad colourful myths and superstitions surrounding wedding rings, it seems like Ireland has been home to quite a few. We’ve already seen why the use of gold wedding rings was considered … Continue reading →

As we saw earlier, the removal of the wedding rings after the marriage ceremony could be considered bad luck in many cultures. Most people would only seek to remove their wedding rings, according to these superstitions, as a means to … Continue reading →

Another common superstition involving wedding rings is centred around the removal of the wedding rings after the marriage has taken place. In many countries and cultures, it was believed to be bad luck if the bride or the groom were … Continue reading →

While the meaning and symbolism tied to modern day wedding rings may seem perfectly clear to most people, they may not understand the sheer number of superstitions, myths, and traditions that have actually been associated with and tied to wedding … Continue reading →

As you can see, there are a wealth of factors that will go into creating your own unique diamond ring. If you know that a custom diamond ring is right for you, then it is best to do your homework … Continue reading →

Since we have discussed the four c rating scale for diamond rings in depth before, we will simply review the four ratings briefly now. The carat weight of a stone in a diamond ring simply refers to the size of … Continue reading →

While most of the design decisions we’ve taken a look at so far have centred around the visual look of your custom diamond ring, some of the most crucial choices to make when designing your own custom diamond ring will … Continue reading →

While we have seen a number of the individual design features that will go into creating your new custom diamond ring, the one thing we haven’t discussed yet is the overall style you want your diamond ring to have. In … Continue reading →

While the prong or claw setting is the most traditional of all setting choices for diamond rings, both bezel and channel settings remain popular for consumers looking for a more flush setting method, as we have just seen. Of course, … Continue reading →

So far, we’ve taken a look at the many benefits that can come with creating your own custom diamond ring. We’ve also explored some of the various options you will have to choose from when you begin the design process … Continue reading →

Now that you have seen the various styles of diamond ring available to you, you should have a better idea of what type of custom diamond ring you would like to create. One of the next decisions you will need … Continue reading →

One thing to keep in mind when deciding on the style of diamond ring you want to create is the fact that cost may not always play as big a part as one may think. While the overall visual impact … Continue reading →

As you can see, there is much more to deciding which precious metal you want your new custom diamond ring to be made from aside from just looks. You not only need to choose a precious metal that is visually … Continue reading →

Hopefully by now you’ve decided which custom diamond ring design option is best for you. Regardless of which option you choose, there are several design aspects of your custom diamond ring that you will need to select in order to … Continue reading →

As we’ve seen , one of the most detailed ways to have a custom diamond ring custom made is to work directly with a trained jeweller who offers custom commissioned pieces. Of course, while this is the option that gives … Continue reading →

We’ve just taken a look at a number of reasons why consumers would choose to custom design a diamond ring as opposed to buying a ready made one off the shelf at their local diamond retailer. Now, let’s move on … Continue reading →

Naturally, one of the primary reasons to choose a custom diamond ring is the fact that the level of personalisation you will be able to put into the creation of the diamond ring will be unmatched. Of course, one of … Continue reading →

One of the primary reasons consumers choose to have a custom diamond ring created just for them is that it gives them near complete control over the majority or the primary design aspects that go into creating the diamond ring. … Continue reading →

At one point in time, creating a custom diamond ring was quite a costly experience that most people could not afford or could simply not justify the expense of. This is largely due to the fact that only a handful … Continue reading →

Another beautiful way to add a level of depth and texture to your diamond ring while still keeping with the minimalist design is to implore various finishes for your precious metal selection. Using various finishes on the precious metal in … Continue reading →

One of the most beautiful design elements that can be incorporated into a minimalist design for a diamond ring is a high setting or tiara setting. This method is often done in conjunction with a prong or claw setting and … Continue reading →

One of the key factors that will go into creating the perfect minimalist design for your next diamond ring centres on the various design details you want to incorporate into the diamond ring itself. Many people mistakenly think that in … Continue reading →

There are, of course, a number of other setting styles besides the tension setting and the prong or claw setting that can be ideal for minimalist diamond ring designs. One of the most popular of these alternative setting options is … Continue reading →

If you are searching for the perfect minimalist design for your next diamond ring it is also important to pay close attention to the setting style you choose. While nearly any setting choice can be made to work in a … Continue reading →

There are a large percentage of the population who love their diamond rings to be over the top and as opulent and dazzling as possible. These are consumers who want their diamond rings to get noticed, turn heads, and be … Continue reading →

As we mentioned earlier, heirloom diamond rings don’t necessarily have to be kept in their original sate or even recreated in a similar design. In many cases, as long as the components of the heirloom diamond rings are used in … Continue reading →

Another classic cut of stone that is quite popular in diamond engagement rings is the princess or square cut diamond. Diamond engagement rings featuring one or more princess cut or square diamonds present a very regal appearance and place emphasis … Continue reading →

One of the most striking aspects of a diamond engagement ring often lies in the cut or shape of diamond or diamonds used in the ring. Because of this, selecting the perfect cut of diamond for the diamond engagement ring … Continue reading →

For the most part, all of the setting styles of diamond engagement rings we have looked at so far have been fairly traditional and classic in their overall appearance. If you have a woman who prefers her jewellery to make … Continue reading →

If you happen to be shopping for a woman with an even fonder attraction to diamonds who is not afraid to show it, then you may want to think about upgrading to a five stone diamond engagement ring. Like the … Continue reading →

While solitaire style diamond engagement rings may be the most traditional and well recognized of all diamond engagement ring designs, some people may find them to be a bit plainer than what their personal preferences tend to find appealing. In … Continue reading →

Another popular setting style that can be used both for modern rings as well as those with a more classic appearance is the invisible setting. Invisible set diamond rings rely on specially modified princess cut or emerald cut diamonds to … Continue reading →

If gold just isn’t your preferred precious metal for diamond rings, then fear not, there are a number of other precious metal choices to pick from for your new diamond ring.  We will start by taking a look at what … Continue reading →

We’re currently looking at some of the beautiful combinations that can be created with gemstone and diamond rings. We’ve seen how stunning both ruby and diamond rings and sapphire diamond rings can be, now let’s take a look at some … Continue reading →

While some may say that nothing compares to the beauty of a diamond ring, others will argue that that beauty is further enhanced with the addition of coloured gemstones. Gemstone and diamond rings offer the perfect marriage of dazzling diamonds … Continue reading →

We continue our exploration of the hottest trend sin diamond engagement rings for the Holiday season by looking at some of the detail work that is in such high demand. Sometimes referred to as lace-work bands, this hot trend in … Continue reading →

If you’re planning on popping the question this Holiday season you might want to brush up on some of the hottest trends in diamond engagement rings about to hit the Holiday markets. After all, Holiday engagements seem to be all … Continue reading →

We’ve just taken a look at the classic solitaire style of diamond engagement ring as well as the modified solitaire diamond engagement ring with shoulder stones. If you want to take the sparkle and shine to the next level, then … Continue reading →

One of the greatest things about the diamond jewellery market is that trends are constantly changing. The greatest influxes of new design options typically begins to surface towards the end of the year, with the New Year bringing in new … Continue reading →

In today’s trend centered society, celebrity engagements rings are often the talk of the town. Ironically enough, certain engagement rings worn by celebrities that were considered unique became the driving factor behind the latest trends and can now be seen … Continue reading →