So you’re planning to pop the question. Congratulations! You’re about to embark on one of the greatest adventures of your life, and it all starts with getting down on one knee. But before you propose, you’ve got to pick out the engagement ring. When shopping for an engagement ring, it’s best to take the emotion …
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There is a long historical tradition of associating different gemstones – first with the 12 zodiac signs – and later with the12 months of the year. Gemstones reportedly have certain powers or properties we can take advantage of if we wear them as jewelry or display them in our homes. An eighth or ninth century …
Chocolate diamonds are luxurious diamonds sourced from the Australian Argyle mines. They are a warm chocolate brown color in hue, hence the name. Exceptionally crafted and uniquely colored, chocolate diamonds are fast becoming a must-have fashion trend. Famously used in the intricate fashion jewelry designs of Le Vian, chocolate diamonds are captivating, brilliant, and bring …
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Opal engagement rings are increasing in popularity among couples who like to go against the grain. These glimmering, iridescent stones are thought to be formed in desert environments when rainwater mixes with silica. They come in a variety of colors and are known for their colorful, kaleidoscopic sparks. A favorite of Queen Victoria, these gems …
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There are several popular shapes a diamond can be cut into. They come in many variations, but perhaps the rarest feature you can choose is the color. Most diamonds are white, but occasionally, you come across a green diamond, usually in a museum. Diamonds can also be pink, brown, or red, which comes from a …
Blue diamonds are incredibly rare stones, and each is unique in terms of hue, clarity, carat weight and value. Because of their beautiful color and scarcity, they’ve become a marvel at auction and can come with some pretty heavy price tags. They are so rare that according to the Natural Color Diamond Association, there is …
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Introduction When buying a diamond, there are four “C’s” to keep in mind: carat, cut, clarity and color. The diamond color often varies significantly as there are different colors of diamonds naturally produced in different regions of the world. There are other colors artificially crafted in labs. Before you go out and purchase a diamond, …
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Do You Go For The Classics, Or The Cutting Edge? Image via Pexels Many people aren’t too aware of engagement ring trends until they start to consider shopping for one themselves. They might know a few details here and there, but without realizing everything that goes into crafting one. Or how much the ring has …
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Diamonds have been used as the settings of engagement rings for hundreds of years. The first documented case is in 1477 when Maximillian, the Archduke of Austria commissioned a diamond engagement ring for his betrothed Mary of Burgundy. Since then, they were the symbol or European nobility and aristocracy. The Victorians continued this tradition in …
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When thinking of diamond cuts, a round or square shaped diamond often comes to mind for most people. These shapes are popular, but there are more to diamond cuts than just round or square. Each cut has its own characteristics that make them unique and gorgeous. The shape and cut will have an impact on …
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