The ring finger also called the engagement ring finger or the wedding ring finger is determined by tradition, religion and residency. In Western cultures, the engagement / wedding ring is traditionally worn on the ring finger – the fourth proximal digit – located between the middle finger and the little finger on the left hand. [...]
A lot of individuals confuse diamond “cut” with “shape” – trust assured they are two different things. Shape refers to the outward appearance of a diamond such as oval, pear, round or emerald. Cut however is a style / design guide used when shaping a diamond, it is a reference to the diamond’s reflective qualities. [...]
Not a full six months after starting to date, Eric Johnson proposed to his bombshell girlfriend Jessica Simpson. Jessica debuted the Neil Lane ring at Dillard’s in Overland Park, Kansas. Simpson’s second engagement ring features an approximately 4-carat, oval-shaped ruby stone flanked by “old European cut” diamonds of approximately 2 carats each. The ring is a rare [...]
“Weddings are great and engagements are great and diamonds are especially great,” Lambert stated shortly after her proposal from country singer Blake Shelton. Shelton surprised Lambert with a 5 carat engagement ring in the woods near Lambert’s Tishomingo, Okla., home on May 9, 2010. And like a true romantic, Shelton called Lambert’s dad prior to [...]
When we think of diamonds, most individuals think of a transparent stone, one with no hue. However, very few diamonds have no imperfections leaving them transparent. As such, it is no surprise that diamonds occur in a variety of colors. Diamonds have been found to be steel gray, white, blue, yellow, orange, red, green, pink [...]
Does size really matter? It depends who you ask. It is not important to buy your partner the biggest diamond, but you should know the size that she would like. Just as most men can tell you the price of the diamond they purchased, most women can tell you the cut and size of the [...]
Clarity in diamonds is part of the 4 C’s that are used to determine the value of a diamond. Jewellers use 10x loupe magnification when grading diamonds for clarity. So, although the value of a diamond changes due to clarity many of the imperfections are not visible to the naked eye. Here is the Clarity [...]
This is a family secret technique I’ve used and recommend for many years. Simple Effective Ways to Clean Diamond Rings Diamonds get dirty from all the oils, cremes, makeup, dirt, etc. so cleaning becomes a standard practice if you want to keep your diamonds sparkling like new. First step: Get some warm water and add [...]
Check out this great video we’ve created to share the many designs for wedding rings, engagement rings, and jewelry in general. We love BIG bright pictures that help you find the exact wedding ring or engagement ring you’ve always dreamed of.
The most important purchase one ever makes – the once in a lifetime engagement ring. A perfect engagement ring brings your loved one joy and has a positive impact on the relationship. So, with such an important purchase, make sure you know how to chose an engagement ring. The engagement ring is a symbol [...]