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What’s Your Jewelry Style?
…. When you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring, start with your personal style and explore your options. Simple and Elegant You’re not a flashy or flamboyant person. In your closet you find solid colors with clean lines and subtle, …artistic flare creates a work of art. The inspiration of these designs adds vitality to any wedding jewelry. Wedding rings with this style create visions of a loving relationship. Trendy and Fashionable You like to be on the cutting edge…
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Engagement Ring Style Guide
… some of those style come in and out of fashion, others are more timeless. Here are some of the enduring styles. Simple Solitaire The solitaire is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a classic engagement ring. It … stones. These accents are usually small diamonds which allow the center stone to remain the undisputed focal point. Simple Halo The halo style ring was first introduced in the Georgian era (about 300 years ago). The original halo designs …
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Presentation Engagement Ring
… setting with a diamond set in it. The presentation ring program is designed, so you can give your bride-to-be the simple presentation ring and then come back into the store and get the exact engagement ring she wants without any hassle. … prong solitaire (Tiffany style) setting. It can be in 14 karat white or yellow gold. Propose with the presentation ring. Come back with your new fiancée, and pick out the ring style she wants. We charge a small amount for the …
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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
…, let’s consider how the three month rule came about. Where did the three months’ salary rule come from? The simple answer is: marketing. In much the same way that the Hallmark Company influenced our culture to make giving cards for the … 20th Century, over 80% of people gave diamond engagement rings. Diamond prices increased in that time frame due to simple supply and demand. The two months’ salary rule began in the 1980s. The famous De Beers ad asked: “How else could two …
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Jewelry Sales
Jewelry! What images does jewelry bring to mind. Do you think of a queen’s regalia? Or, a mother’s simple wedding band? What does your jewelry look like? Jewelry is a personal choice. Understanding your view of jewelry, is…
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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
…. Its classic simplicity makes it a timeless choice. You will see 4 prong settings in a broad range of designs, from cathedral shanks to tapered shanks, and diamond accents to no accents. Whether you prefer a minimal solitaire design, or … with popular styles of stone setting can help you decide what you do and don’t like when it comes to engagement rings. It’s a great starting point whether you are shopping for your engagement ring now or just getting ideas for the future…
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The History of the Engagement Ring
Wedding bands go way back in history. One example of this is the Ancient Egyptians who were buried wearing rings made of a single silver or gold wire on the fourth finger of their left hands. The wedding band as a ring has … the heart by the “Vena amoris,” which translates to “Vein of Love.” The first recorded uses of a diamond engagement ring happened in 1477. Archduke Maximilian of the Hapsburg Dynasty proposes to Mary of Burgundy with a diamond engagement… of one of his faithful advisers who counseled: “At the betrothal Your Grace [Archduke Maximilian] must have a ring set with a diamond and also a gold ring.” The diamond engagement ring has become the archetypal, universal symbol of love…
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Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
Today, many couples are choosing to express their individuality with unconventional engagement rings. One way to break the mold is to use a gemstone that’s not a Diamond. Let’s explore the pros and cons of a few … to Diamonds have color which makes stand out from the traditional clear white Diamond. Sapphire Engagement Rings The most common Diamond alternative for engagement rings is Blue Sapphire. The Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana, … is a 10, the hardest of any natural gem. Their hardness helps Sapphires and Rubies wear very well in engagement rings. There are also White Sapphires which look similar to diamonds, but they don’t sparkle like diamond. Jessica Simpson’s …
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Selling Back Your Engagement Ring
Many times engagement / wedding rings are people’s most expensive jewelry purchase. Liquidating them takes special care to maximize the return of … without a specialist gemologist will not yield the best price. A cautionary tale: I had a client take an engagement ring to a jewelry buying events at a local hotel. They offered a fair price for the gold, around $200. But the ring had a… value for diamonds. It can be hard to find a company that buys back jewelry that can give you a good price for the ring and the diamond. As with most things, the value of wedding rings comes from several factors: First, there is the …
