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• Antique Engagement Rings

  

  So on Tuesday, we chatted about vintage engagement rings. The word vintage is meant to denote a specific age, but because it’s not specific in jewelry (as... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Vintage Engagement Rings: What You Need to Know

  

  Time to get the skinny on vintage engagement rings. Vintage is hot – you don’t need to look further than the acid wash, high waisted jorts, crop tops, Doc... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• A Weird Way To Save Money On An Engagement Ring

  

  Wanna know a weird way to save money on an engagement ring? Yes, I’m aware this sounds like that ad with Apple Cider Vinegar that insists a Harvard grad used... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Engagement Rings Under $20000

  

  Engagement rings under 20000 dollars – welcome to the final installment in our “what kind of ring will this get me?!” Series. I’ve already covered:Engagement... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Engagement Rings Under $15000

  

  Last week, I shared some of my favorite engagement rings under $5000. This week, I want to kick things up a notch – let’s check out what a budget of $15,000 get... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Engagement Ring Price

  

  – it’s the first topic on many a couples’ brains when they start shopping. No matter how hard you’ve fallen for a Verragio setting, a 3 carat cushion cut, or a... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Engagement Rings Under $5000

  

  Engagement rings under 5000 dollars are BACK! I’ve shared a few of these budget series before, and I want to kick another one off today. Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• #Engaged Around The World!

  

  If you didn’t post it on Instagram, did it even happen? Forget about stories now coming to literally anything with a screen in 2017, the buzz is all about makin... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Emerald Cut Engagement Rings: What to Look For

  

  Emerald cut engagement rings are a beautiful sight that are often few and far between. Emerald cut diamonds themselves are rarer “in the wild” than brilliant... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Cartier Love Bracelets: Still Hot?

  In a word: yes. Um, big time. Cartier Love bracelets aren’t going anywhere. Many insist that the Love bracelet exploded into popularity with the help of the... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Round Brilliant Cut: Jewelry Terminology

  

  In jewelry terminology a round brilliant diamond cut stone has multiple facets that give the stone maximum brilliance.  A round brilliant cut looks somewhat lik... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Lucky You – Pot O’ Gold Engagement Rings

  

  Is anyone else having St. Paddy’s Day confusion? It’s not until tomorrow – and a Friday, no less, – so I don’t know why both Chicago and South Florida held thei... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• EGL Vs GIA – Just The Facts

  

  I’ve written a lot about GIA, EGL, and diamond certificates in general. Typically, I’m pretty passionate (read: opinionated!) But I realized that I might be... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Is a Morganite Engagement Ring Tacky?

  

  If you’re a regular reader you likely know what I’m about to prattle on about. If not, please see:Tacky Engagement RingsAre Halo Engagement Rings Tacky?Big... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• I Hate Halo Engagement Rings

  

  Some exasperated souls – 4, precisely – found my blog because they queried “I hate halo engagement rings.” Welcome, ladies (and gents?)I have to admit... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• The Best Engagement Rings This Month

  

  Happy Fat Tuesday! I’m making jambalaya & king cake, and attempting to eat all of the leftover chocolate from V-Day before tomorrow (LOOOOOOL I don’t have any... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Are Halo Engagement Rings Tacky? Some Non-Halo Options

  

  Are halo engagement rings tacky?We’ve discussed this!No seriously.I really mean it.Tackiness is in the eye of the beholder. Yes, there are some who believe... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Irradiated Diamonds: What You Need to Know

  

  Hey hey hey! Irradiated diamonds are NOT a mutant strain of diamonds caused by radioactive spider bites or alien planet elements despite their name. It’s... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• The Velvet Engagement Ring Box: 21 Pins That Prove You Need One

  

  Do you need a velvet engagement ring box? Yes, absolutely. In fact, the odds are looking more and more probable that you need at least two. Or one for every... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Perfect Pear Shaped Engagement Rings

  

  Pear shaped engagement rings are so hot right now. Yes, that was a Zoolander thing and no, I don’t care how dated it sounds and nah, I’m not going to stop... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING