Posted on: 14 October, 2006
Author: Morgan Hamilton
When I was a teenager I was confused by the weird feelings that I started to experience every time I interacted with girls. I went to my father for some much needed dating advice. My dad immediately began a lengthy discourse about dating during his time. He told me that there were simple rules on dating during his formative years. Women in his day were sweet, demure, and laughed at everything a man said. The guy opened the doors, paid for dinner, and was considered a gentleman if he had good intentions. I sat listening to my dad with no...
Posted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
Bored by the classic look? Looking for unique engagement rings that stand out From the rest? Learn about a few of the many unique ring choices available. Finding a unique piece is easier than ever today.......or harder depending on your perspective: there are an infinite number of possibilities. Here are just a few: Irish Engagement Rings are popular with those who wish for their ring to represent a loving union as well as reflect cultural heritage. Ireland has a bittersweet history steeped in romanticism. Celtic, Claddagh, and Emerald engagement rings are beautiful symbols of eternal love as well as ongoing...
Posted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
Vintage engagement rings are very in-style and not just with the over-80-crowd. "Vintage" or "antique" are broad-ranging terms typically used to describe any item that is over 50 years old. In contras... Todays standards for diamonds don't necessarily apply to antique engagement rings. For example while clear/white diamonds are considered ideal today, years ago people wanted diamonds with a hint of color (i.e. yellow, green, or pink). Also, methods of cuttings diamonds and finding flaws and inclusions were less refined way back when, so most antique rings might not pass muster by current industry standards. Also, if you have your...
Posted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
Have you met the woman of your dreams but don't feel as though you have the cash flow to purchase an engagement ring? Relax! There are many inexpensive engagement rings available to meet your budget! - According to a study in 2002 by the Conde Nast Bridal Group, publisher of Bride's and Modern Bride, the average cost of an engagement ring is $3,576. - There is the popularized jewelry industry mantra which dictates spending "two months salary" (no one is sure if this is before or after taxes)You should spend what you feel comfortable with. Society sends us many confusing...
Posted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
Jewelry designers for engagement rings have prices that can range from reasonable to outrageous. Listed below are some of the most popular requests for jewelry designers for engagement rings online. Vera Wang got her start in the fashion industry working for fashion elite such as Vogue and Ralph Loren. She eventually went out on her own selling high-end, fashionable wedding dresses. However, she has expanded her business to include other items and more recently moved into designing engagement rings for Bailey Banks and Biddle. Barry Verragio studied at the reknowned Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. He worked...
Posted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
Celebrities have made yellow and pink diamond engagement rings extremely popular in recent years. While most cannot afford to buy these gems, there are beautiful alternatives that can be had for less than 3 months salary. Only a small number of pink diamonds are found each year, making them both extremely rare and highly sought after. Due to the supply/demand factor, they are often extremely costly and can easily run over $10,000 and typically much much more. Natural pink diamonds are light in color with just a hint of pink. Most of the world's pink diamonds are found in Australia....
Posted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
Irish Engagement Rings are popular with those who wish for their ring to represent a loving union as well as reflect cultural heritage. Ireland has a bittersweet history steeped in romanticism. Celtic, Claddagh, and Emerald engagement rings are beautiful symbols of eternal love as well as ongoing connection to the Emerald Isle. Celtic Engagement Rings: These rings will often consist of designs such as intertwined ribbons or lines which are representative of the eternity of interconnected lives and the unending nature of a love that binds a couple together in marriage and a new life together. Claddagh Engagement Rings :...
Posted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
Finding out statistics on engagement rings and what other men and women are thinking and doing, should hopefully be of help to you. The following statistics on engagement rings were collected by Cler... The following statistics on engagement rings were collected by Clerical Medical in 2004, an investment company in the UK: 70% of women did not want their partners to propose until they had saved enough money to buy the ring of their dreams. 48% of women prefer their partners to use their initiative and propose spontaneously rather than on a specific holiday such as Valentine's day or a...
Posted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
Without further ado........the most popular engagement rings have a solitaire diamond. A solitaire diamond is a diamond that is set alone as a single stone elevated above a band. It prominently displa... The most popular engagement ring band metals are gold (both white and yellow) and platinum. While platinum is the stronger than gold and can withstand more physical abuse, it tends to scratch more easily. Since platinum is much rarer than gold it tends to be much pricier. To the inexperienced, naked eye, platinum and white gold look similar. However, over time, white gold will revert back to its...
Posted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
Engagement ring etiquette is oh so important, because your chick will be retelling the story of all the details related to her engagement ring and proposal over and over and over....i'm not joking. He... 1) Who pays for the ring?Sorry guys, but you are supposed to foot the entire bill. Plus, you can use this as leverage for the next fifty years when your wife asks you what you've done for her lately. You can point to her ring and recount the many hours you toiled saving up for it. If your financial situation sucks, consider gettting a less expensive...