Recently I posted about the 4Cs of diamonds, a general guide to understanding the main characteristics of diamonds. It’s well worth reading before shopping for a diamond engagement ring. This posting made me think that it might be useful to give some general tips about buying that special diamond engagement ring in general. How do you choose an engagement ring? Naturally, the diamond engagement ring price has to fit your pocket, but what about the style? Here you need to do a little bit of detective work.
I suggest that you start taking a real interest (if you haven’t so far) in what your girlfriend likes and dislikes in terms of fashion. Is her style conservative or outlandish? Does she like to blend in or stick out in the crowd? Does she like vivid or more subdued tones?
Next you might ask your girlfriends’ friends or relatives if they have discussed engagement rings, and if so, whether she expressed a particular preference.
June 12th, 2008 | Category: Information on Diamonds | Leave a comment
Why are engagement rings worn on the left hand ring finger? Apparently, this finger is thought to have a direct connection to the heart, and this belief goes back to ancient times. Because diamond engagement rings, regardless of the price, are a symbol of eternal love, the tradition to wear them on the left hand ring finger has remained.
Nevertheless, in some cultures, the ring is worn on the right hand.
June 8th, 2008 | Category: Information on Diamonds | Comments (1)
A man from Pennsylvania, who stole a diamond engagement ring to impress a woman he was infatuated with, has ended up behind bars. Apparently the guy pretended to be a regular customer, musing for hours over different rings for hours he finally picked out a shiny three-carat diamond solitaire in a platinum setting. Then, when the store assistant was not looking for a moment, the guy swiped the ring and left the store.
A far more reasonable, and definitely more legal proposition is to visit Diamonds-USA.
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June 3rd, 2008 | Category: Information on Diamonds | Comments (1)
Gary Lineker, the legendary England footballer turned TV personality and sports broadcaster, was spotted shopping for an engagement rings with his gorgeous and curvaceous girlfriend Danielle Bux.
Customers in the Dubai jeweler’s store where the celebrity couple were spotted, reported that Danielle Bux tried on several diamond engagement rings, and that Gary Lineker looked impressed.
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May 31st, 2008 | Category: Information on Diamonds | Leave a comment
Here is a quick guide to the 4Cs of diamonds, well worth reading before you set off to buy a diamond engagement ring for that special someone:
Carat: The size of a diamond is measured in carats. One carat equals 0.2 grams. However, it’s important to remember that bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better.
Cut: Cut (not to be mistaken with shape), refers to the quality of workmanship that brings out the brilliance in a diamond. Once considered an art, diamond cutting is now more often thought of as a science. This is mainly due to the introduction of high-precision diamond cutting equipment, which can cut a given diamond in such a way that will bring out its full potential.
Color: Color simply refers to a diamond’s natural color, as determined by nature. Colorless diamonds are graded D, E, and F, while at the other end of the spectrum, diamonds take on an increasingly yellow hue
Clarity: Nearly all diamonds have some level of flaws, imperfections, or inclusions, and the naturally affect the appearance and brilliance.
May 29th, 2008 | Category: Information on Diamonds | Comments (1)
Many reasons bring two people together, but common interests and passions are very important, and can certainly contribute to the longevity of a marriage. So I was not surprised to read about Andy Mele and Lisa Rainwater, two well known New York environmentalists who recently tied the knot. Both are involved in organizations that are working to protect and preserve the Hudson river.
I enjoyed reading about how Andy Mele found the diamond engagement ring for his new wife. Apparently he was in a jeweler’s store with his mother, who was having difficulty removing a ring from her swollen finger. While in the shop, Mele suddenly noticed the engagement ring that had been eluding him for months. He was overjoyed!
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May 26th, 2008 | Category: Information on Diamonds | Leave a comment
Wedding season continues in earnest, and this time it’s Paris Hilton. The blond saturnine socialite was recently on the Late Show with David Letterman talking about her engagement to Good Charlotte founder Benji Madden. Naturally there is a beautiful diamond engagement ring and talk of eternal love.
To read more of the latest news about everyone’s favorite celebrity, click here.
May 24th, 2008 | Category: News & Reviews | Leave a comment
In a record breaking auction as Sotheby’s a 3.73 carat fancy blue vivid diamond fetched a staggering $4.95. Fancy colors are rare and often attract high prices. Other fancies were also sold at the same auction, including a vivid purplish pink diamond ring, and a fancy light pink diamond ring. Rare antique diamond jewelry was also auctioned on the same day.
I think fancies are extraordinary in their beauty and uniqueness. It’s incredible to think what thousands of years of geological pressure and lead to an extraordinary creation of nature that can then be placed in an engagement ring.
Read more about the diamond jewelry auction.
May 18th, 2008 | Category: News & Reviews | Comments (1)
It seems like wedding season is in full swing in tinsel town. This time it’s the turn of pretty Kate Hudson, who is rumored to be marrying Mr. funny nice guy himself, Owen Wilson. As usual, the rumors started by someone spotting the possible bride to be wearing a diamond engagement ring.
Industry insiders have denied the rumor, saying the diamond ring was in fact a prop for Hudson’s upcoming “Bride Wars.”
Both actors are busy. Owen Wilson recently started in the warmly received oddball comedy Darjeeling Limited, whereas Hudson appeared alongside Mathew McConaughey in the poorly received “Fool’s Gold.”
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May 13th, 2008 | Category: News & Reviews | Comments (1)
The beautiful and talented Scarlett Johansson, the star of Lost in Translation and several Woody Allen movies, is set to marry actor Ryan Reynolds. Johansson was seen wearing a sparkling diamond engagement ring at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala.
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May 7th, 2008 | Category: Information on Diamonds | Comments (1)
