Monthly Archives: August 2017

  1. 7 Things You MUST Do Right After You Get Engaged

    7 Things You MUST Do Right After You Get Engaged

    You’ve gotten engaged! Congratulations! Now that you have the fiancé(e) and the ring, what do you do next? Check out our list of the 7 things you MUST do right after you get engaged. 

    1. Take some time to celebrate with your new fiancé(e). You two just made a lifelong commitment to one another, enjoy it.  This is a once in a lifetime moment. You will be spending the next several months (or more) planning the wedding of your dreams, so take a little time to celebrate your relationship at this particular moment in time. 

    2. Take pictures. When you’re caught up in the moment, sometimes you forget to stop and capture it. This is something you will want to remember for the rest of your life, so take a picture (or 20!) and commemorate it. Even if you don’t share them with anyone, 50 years from now you can look back on them and relive the proposal.  Oh, and don’t

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  2. The Princess Cut: A Popular Gemstone Cut for Rings & More

    The Princess Cut: A Popular Gemstone Cut for Rings & More

    Today, the princess cut is one of the most popular cuts for engagement rings. It’s angular shape and multitude of facets make it the perfect choice for any piece of fine jewelry. If you’re getting ready to pop the question or if you’re looking to make a fine jewelry purchase, you’ve probably seen the array of gemstone shapes available. Read this blog to get to know the princess cut and why it’s in such high demand.

    How The Princess Cut Has Changed Over Time

    When the name “princess cut” was introduced in the 1960’s, it was connected with another type of cut designed by Arpad Nagy called the “profile” cut. The profile cut was fashioned with 58 facets and appeared much flatter than the modern princess cut.

    Throughout the 1970’s, there were several variations on square

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  3. The Anatomy of an Engagement Ring

    The Anatomy of an Engagement Ring

    If you're thinking about proposing, you're in the right place. You got the girl, now it's time to ring shop. And ladies, don't be afraid to show him what you like, that will help guide him in picking out the perfect ring.

    An overview of the main parts of an engagement ring

    Feeling confident enough to start shopping?

    Popular Ring Settings & Styles

    Ring shopping begins months in advance (yes, popping the question involves weeks, even months of planning!). Picking out the perfect ring is harder than it looks. Does she want a three stone or solitaire ring? Where exactly is the "shank"? What in the
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