Are you in the market for a diamond, and have heard rumors about the cruelty that can be behind your diamond wedding band or engagement ring?  Do you want to be sure that the symbol of the love and commitment between you and your spouse is free of human suffering?  For decades many brides and [...]

It’s time to revisit the traditional gold wedding band and diamond solitaire engagement ring…traditions were created for a reason.  That is because somewhere along the line something so great came around that people wanted to repeat it over and over across generations.  Passed on from one era to the next, traditional designs, whether classic motifs [...]

We all love a large carat brilliant diamond engagement ring, and whether a heavy carat stone is just visually more appealing to you, or you have large hands and worry that a small diamond will disappear, what do you do when you can’t afford the carat that you crave?  If this is a problem for [...]

For decades clear white diamonds have been the most valued for all jewelry, especially wedding rings, eternity rings, and engagement rings, but today the tides have shifted. Thanks to celebrities walking the red carpet and flaunting their incredible engagement and wedding rings with colored diamonds like Natural Fancy Pink, Yellow, and Brown Diamonds, colored diamonds [...]

Have you been surfing the web in search of the perfect engagement ring to pop the question?  You are looking for something outside the box and special, but the thousands of diamond solitaires you come across just don’t quite express her personality and style?  If you are looking for a unique engagement ring consider forgoing [...]

It doesn’t matter if you’re a girly girl like Sleeping Beauty or more of a sporty daredevil like Ariel, every little girl dreams of becoming a princess when she grows up.  Since the odds of every girl marrying into a royal family or discovering some secret royal heritage are slim, it has become a popular [...]

Guys are you planning on popping the question, but don’t know a thing about engagement ring and wedding ring protocol?  Don’t feel bad; women spend their entire lives, up to the wedding, planning for the big event.  Even before she met you she was likely browsing wedding magazines, drooling over wedding gowns, weighing the color [...]

Are you thinking about popping the question to your girlfriend this holiday season?  Do you want your proposal to be perfect?  Many couples become engaged over the holidays, perhaps because of the festive spirit in the air.  The day after Thanksgiving, a man in Dublin Ohio used the Santa at the local mall to propose [...]

Tradition tells us that brides are supposed to wear their wedding band on the inside of their ring finger, closer to their heart, and the engagement ring on the outside of the same finger, further away. There are many options on the market for matching sets of engagement rings and wedding bands, some even fit [...]

Hey guys, want to propose to your future bride with a unique ring that sets her apart from the crowd?  An engagement ring that none of her girlfriends will own, but will certainly envy?  Is your girl someone that appreciates history and a deeper meaning to things?  Buying a Victorian wedding ring, and understanding the [...]

Whether dining out or at a baseball game, who doesn’t love a surprise proposal…as long as it’s happening to somebody else.  Most engaged or married couples can testify to the hazards of being caught off guard with an unexpected proposal from a boyfriend or girlfriend.  To avoid potential disaster and a possible relationship ending fight, [...]

Was the ring on Paquin’s finger once worn by a queen, or was it passed down from a spirited grandmother, who was accidentally murdered by a vampire hunter? Perhaps, it is a new ring, customized in vintage, to symbolize the beginning of their story with hopes to be passed on to someone else.

As tennis fans across the globe are already aware, serving sensation Andy Roddick married his fiance’, super model Brooklyn Deccker this past weekend at the couple’s home in Texas. According to many, Andy’s brother most notably, the ceremony was a simple back yard affair, one which groom had always dreamed of having. Now Rockin’ Roddick [...]

Not so long ago in a city not too far away (Hollywood), actor Hayden Christensen proposed to Rachel Bilson, herself of silver screen fame. In late February of this year, People.com reported that the couple had become engaged over the previous holiday season. Hayden, 27 - and made uber-famous for having portrayed the role of “pre-gothpunk makeover” Darth Vader in the [...]

Let’s have some fun today with a bit of useless trivia! How many answers do you know? How many people do you think you can stump around the water cooler? Want to seem like the proverbial ’brainiac’ of the office and need more material? Well read on, smarty-pants!   Q: What is the most common explanation associated [...]

Though certainly not the choice made by the majority of diamond engagement ring buyers, rings containing rough-cut stones are growing in their popularity. There are several existent conditions contributing to the rise of such rings, many of which center around environmentally conscientious consumers, those buyers looking to make a unique statement with their piece and cost comparisons [...]

  When Tom Cruise proposed to Katie Holmes, he presented her with a five carat oval-cut diamond engagement ring reminiscent of art deco or other more ‘antique-ish’ designs. The stone, set in white rose gold and resting in a pave setting, topped off what many feel was a truly unique and elegant ring. The proposal itself [...]

From antique rings to one of a kind custom designer creations, there is as much diversity of tastes among the engagement rings of celebrities as there are between the brides themselves. One of the most common attributes of any celebrity ring, however, is the exceptional carat size. Here is a short list of some of [...]

Well, it’s finally official. After three grueling years of having to suffer through one of Hollywood’s most unorthodox courtships; pimping themselves out to various media outlets for supposed exclusives, “paparazzi blunders” and various other oddities, the “wanna-be” Barbie Doll named Heidi Montag has become the latest blushing bride of  Beverly Hills, having married long-time fiancé’ [...]

From Rodeo Drive to Main Street, the popularity of the Leonardo DiCaprio’s film Blood Diamond has elevated the world’s understanding regarding what is commonly referred to as conflict diamonds. If the idea of purchasing such stones for your wedding band or engagement ring is less than appealing, let’s examine some of the ways you can [...]

For many a bride-to-be, celebrity engagement rings not only emphasize romantic love, but also the happily-ever-after fairytale that stars exemplify. Replica engagement rings are easy to find, but because most couples do not have the financial resources of celebrities or other elites (Jennifer Aniston’s modest ring cost a staggering $500,000), couples must often choose which specific [...]

Michelle Rodrigues may be on the silver screen in the latest installment of the Fast & Furious movie franchise, but junkets and movie theaters across the globe are not the only places the famous Latina have been spotted at lately. She recently applied the brakes long enough to slow down and take a more elegant [...]

World famous magician David Blaine has proposed to his sweetheart Alizee Guinochet, but the “engagement” ring is anything but engaging! His latest mind-bending feat has been to somehow manage to keep his fiancé’s attention after having given her a simple gold “pre-engagement band”. The story behind this one is even more amazing than any trick the [...]

As promised, here is the final installment of our three part series covering some of the things engagement ring shoppers need to be aware of when making that special purchase.     7.       Be Certain to Please Her Many modern couples have begun to embrace the idea of shopping together for engagement rings. Though perhaps not [...]

Unbeknownst too many of us here in the West, the Chinese designer jewelry industry is flourishing, with both high and lower end engagement and wedding rings in strong demand. Though Beijing is a world away from Beverly Hills, the desire of young and fashionable Chinese couples to emulate the styles coming out of Rodeo Drive [...]

As promised, here is the second installment of our three part series covering some of the things engagement ring shoppers need to be aware of when making that special purchase.   4.       Setting Selection By setting we refer to not only the type of material used in the manufacture of the engagement ring’s band, but [...]

Three stone rings come in all varieties. This article explains what a traditional three stone ring is, and the variations on it.

Heart shaped diamonds are a unique diamond shape and can be set in a variety of ways.

This is an explanation of what an eternity band is, and how they can be used.

A princess cut diamond is ideal for an engagement ring. A princess cut stone is ideal for all purposes.

There are many ways to craft an engagement ring without a center diamond. This article explains how, and shows you some alternatives.

A picture and explanation of a gorgeous wedding set.

Multiple tone men’s rings are an option many couples don’t know they have, but they do have.

This is an image and explaination of a classic wedding set.

Pave settings are becoming more popular as an alternative to solitaires. This article details more about pave settings.

Before buying an engagement ring, be sure that you know these five rules.

Getting, and giving, just the stone instead of a whole engagement ring has many benefits and is easy to do.

Shopping for an engagement ring together provides the added benefits of knowing that she will love the ring and say yes to the proposal. There are different ways of going shopping together, but you should shop for the engagement ring together.