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Which States Spend the Most (and the least) on Engagement Rings?

Engagement rings are expensive purchases, especially when just starting life on your own. On average Americans spend $6,351 on an engagement ring according to a 2017 study. How does this break down across the country? Which states spend the most (and the least) on engagement rings? While the average is $6,351, the range of what […]

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Jewelry Shopping

Things to Look For When Purchasing an Emerald Cut Eternity Band

A gift that will shine and give joy for years and years is an emerald cut eternity band. The understated beauty of an emerald cut eternity band avoids the ostentatious look of some settings. Nevertheless, it is clearly a gift of everlasting love as well as a statement of substance. The streamlined, attractive line of […]

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How to Successfully Include Your Dog in Your Wedding Day

On your wedding day, you want to include all of the important people in your life. If you have an important pooch too they should be included as well. That having been said, how can you include a man’s (or woman’s) best friend most effectively in your wedding. Puppies can be unpredictable but you have […]

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What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?

We treasure diamonds because they are beautiful and are so hard that they last virtually forever. Until just the last few decades all diamonds were those formed under intense heat and pressure deep in the earth. But in the late 20th-century science found ways to create diamonds in the laboratory. Lab-grown diamonds are just as […]

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Creative Jewelry

Lab-created Diamonds vs. Moissanite

If you are looking for an alternative to a natural diamond for an engagement ring or other jewelry, two possibilities are diamonds that are created in the laboratory and moissanite, which is also created in the lab. While lab-created diamonds have the same hardness and sparkle as a naturally occurring diamond, moissanite sparkles even more […]

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Jewelry Rings & Bands

Wedding Ring Engraving Ideas

Wedding rings symbolize the bond of love we share with our partner for life. Your choices of precious metal and style are important. But, don’t forget about engraving your rings. This is a way to personalize your rings. You can be funny with your engraved message or serious. Many couples simply choose to commemorate the […]

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2021 Engagement Ring Trends

Love never goes out of fashion, even during a global pandemic. But, the symbol of our affection, the engagement ring, follows trends in fashion. And, 2021 engagement ring trends are no exception. Whether you are going to pick an engagement ring from a selection in stock or want to design your own engagement ring, you […]

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How To Drop A Hint About Your Favorite Engagement Ring Styles

The love that goes with an engagement ring is the most important. But, you and your loved one expect you to wear your engagement ring for the rest of your life. So, it is really important that your engagement ring fits your style! When you sense that the love of your life is considering a proposal […]

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Jewelry

14K Gold vs. 18K Gold Which Is Right For You?

When you are shopping for an engagement ring, you will not only decide on the cut, clarity, color and carat weight of the diamond but on the type of gold or platinum in the band. And, the gold in your wedding bands will usually match. The most frequent choices for these bands are 14K gold […]

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How To Measure Ring Size Without Your Partner Knowing

You want to surprise the person who is the love of your life by proposing on a special occasion. You have chosen the diamond, setting, and type of precious metal for the band. So, the only thing you need to have a beautiful engagement ring in hand for the occasion is her ring size. Oops! […]