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While surfing the internet for just the right diamond ring, you may discover certain sites with the caption: "Design Your Own Diamond Ring." Through this kind of service, customers are able to place an order for loose stones, shaped and tinted to their requirements, or design their own piece of jewelry from the range of colors, carats, settings and shapes featured by the seller.
You'll find 11 distinct shapes to pick from: pear, oval, round, emerald, princess, marquis, triangle, heart, radiant, asscher and cushion. The less common cuts include the marquis, which is an oval that comes to a point on either end. The emerald cut is a rectangle, the princess cut is a diamond shape while a radiant stone is square. An asscher cut is octagonal and features four long sides and four short sides, and cushion shapes are square with rounded corners. Read the rest of this entry
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Trends
2010 is a year of extravagant style. The trend in wedding dresses is "fancy". Flounces, pleats, ruffles, shirred bodices and skirts, everything feminine is in. Engagement rings are matching the trend in wedding attire with band designs that are over the top in beauty and elegance.
A diamond solitaire ring will always be in style, due to the elegance of simplicity. But this year, new and different designs are on the list for guys as they look for that perfect expression of love and commitment.
All our jewelers are showing unique designs for the most important piece of jewelry a woman will wear. Many will allow you to design your own ring, choosing your central diamond and setting. And what a wealth of choices you now have!
Pave
Pave bands have smaller diamonds set around the band, showcasing the central stone. You may choose a split band, a twist band, a double band or even a triple band - all set with sparkling diamonds. Clusters of Read the rest of this entry
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Eternity will ship a replica ring to you, absolutely free, so you can see the actual ring of your choice in real life. It is called the "Try It Before You Buy It" Program. Essentially, they "bring the store to you" to provide you the ultimate in internet diamond shopping.
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Editor's Note: This article gives a brief overview of the different types of engagement rings you're likely to find while looking for a ring. Enjoy.
Time and effort is important when buying an engagement ring as it is an important purchase. An engagement ring does not only symbolize their impending union, but also a very wise investment.
Engagement rings come in various types. The following are the most common types of engagement ring.
Diamond engagement ring
This is the most popular and the most sought-after among the engagement rings. Nothing can compare to the sparkle, elegance, and radiance that this traditional engagement ring offers.
Non-diamond engagement rings
Non-diamond engagement rings are preferred for their price and uniqueness. Although 'diamond is a girl's best friend', some women like the non-traditional types of engagement rings. These are made with different gems or semi-precious stones like emeralds, sapphires, pearls, opals and rubies.
Editor's Note: Celtic wedding rings and Irish love knots seem to gaining in popularity. This article will give you a good look into the meaning behind these rings despite the missing photo of the ring the author discusses. Enjoy.
Five thousand year old designs from Celtic civilization have made its way to the modern sterling silver Celtic ring collection. The Celts as a whole were surrounded by a kind of mysticism which was totally puzzling.
The Celtic ornaments were generally symbolic and an important part of the Celtic customs. The unique sterling silver Celtic rings worn by the modern generation today comes from the jewelry artists who design the rings drawing heavily from these early designs.
This is how the most popular Celtic sterling silver ring looks like which you will find in the stores. The most famous is the Celtic knot which was the part of the traditional established Celtic culture. The ring possesses intricate Celtic knot with spiral impression. Read the rest of this entry
