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Platinum and Diamonds Make the Most Stunning Engagement Rings

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Platinum engagement rings are arguable the second most popular type of engagement rings after gold engagement rings. The remarkable beauty of platinum has been admired for generations. It was originally popularized in the early twentieth century, which is why much vintage jewelry is crafted from platinum. During world war two the American government declared platinum a war commodity and many luxury jewelers had to turn to white gold as a substitute. White gold was coated to resemble the pure white color of platinum, but this finish can eventually wear away and need to be replaced. Also, white gold is not as strong and did not allow for the delicate and detailed designs that platinum afforded.

Back in the hands of jewelers after the war, platinum has again become the precious metal of choice for the elite. The paparazzi constantly snap shots of celebrities and royalty donning platinum engagement rings, but in recent times these rings have also become increasingly popular among the general population. This is not because platinum has decreased in price, but because of the Internet’s ability to educate today’s consumer, people are learning about the superior qualities of platinum engagement rings, and have been willing to pay the higher price they demand.

Why are these rings so sought after? Why are brides and grooms that may be tied to a strict budget willing to stretch their dollars in the direction of platinum over gold? First of all, platinum is many times more rare than gold, which is the central reason for the higher cost, but also adds to the lore of the engagement ring. Women know that when they feel the heavy weight of a platinum engagement ring upon their finger they are wearing something extra special. The prestige that accompanies a platinum ring is worth something to most, but is certainly not the central reason.

When you purchase a platinum engagement ring you are also getting more beauty and durability. Platinum is stronger than gold, and will maintain its original shape and beauty for generations, while gold will become more worn and brittle over many years. When platinum is scratched, it is merely displaced, while gold is actually worn away. Another benefit, and possibly the most key point of all, is thanks to platinum’s superior strength, you can guarantee that your stones will be held tightly and safely, and there is much less danger of them coming loose. Prongs made from platinum will stand the test of time; this is why most large carat diamond engagement rings are crafted from platinum.

In addition to strength, platinum’s pure white color adds to the bright sparkle of diamonds. Combining a platinum setting with a beautiful clear diamond creates a stunning and classic combination not matched in any other form. Rarity, strength, and beauty make platinum and diamond engagement rings the most stunning choice for any bride.

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Celebrities Love Platinum Engagement Rings!

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Platinum has been one of the favorite precious metals for engagement rings for a century. With superior strength, tarnish proof luster, pure white color, and substantial weight, platinum earns the higher than gold price tag it fetches. Many brides and grooms find platinum engagement rings falling outside their budget, but celebrities are famous for not only the films they star in and the songs they sing, but also for throwing extravagant weddings and purchasing extremely expensive diamond engagement rings. The prestige and glamour of platinum has earned it a place in many celebrity engagements.

With a baby on board, Fantastic Four cast member Cash Warren proposed to Jessica Alba in style with a classic Platinum engagement ring complete with a 5-carat center diamond. Jessica Alba’s platinum engagement ring is valued at about $150k. The ring is classy, simple, and romantic, with a center diamond that is surrounded by a row of micro-pave diamonds.

Black Eyed Peas vixen and solo artist Stacy Ferguson, or Fergie, received a platinum engagement ring from Josh Duhamel also valued at $150k. Her ring is a very simple design that works to showcase her beautiful round 4 ½ carat brilliant cut diamond, surrounded by smaller colored diamonds. Fergie and Transformer’s star Josh were married in January of this year, and she added a platinum and diamond wedding band to match. Josh Duhamel’s opted against platinum and wears a wedding ring that is white gold with a brushed finish.

Rapper Jay-Z and singer Beyonce were married back in 2008 after he proposed to her with a $5 million 18 carat emerald cut diamond and platinum Lorraine Schwartz engagement ring. Lorraine Schwartz is a favorite celebrity jewelry designer who has also created engagement rings for Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, and Christina Aguilera. Beyonce’s engagement ring is so valuable that it has been reported she wears a fake when out in public.

Jared Kushner proposed to now wife Ivanka Trump with a diamond and platinum engagement ring from her own jewelry line, a 5.22-carat cushion cut engagement ring complete with a diamond-studded platinum band. When Ivanka and Jared were married she added a small platinum wedding band.

Another engagement, thanks to Ivanka Trumps signature collection, was between 27 year-old R&B singer Christina Milian and producer The-Dream. Christina’s engagement ring from Trump’s jewelry line is a stunning six-carat diamond in a platinum setting. Milian has never been married before, but The-Dream was wed to singer Nivea whom he split from in late 2007.

Melissa Rycroft from the hit reality shows The Bachelorette and Dancing with the Stars received a Neil Lane Diamond and platinum engagement ring from insurance salesman Tye Strickland. The couple met in their hometown and became engaged just four months after Melissa was second runner up on The Bachelorette. Melissa and Tye were a couple before, but split up right before the airing of the show. Her ring is valued at $60k with a platinum band crowned with a center 2-carat pear shaped diamond surrounded six baguettes and 94 round diamonds.

Jillian Harris's Neil Lane diamond and platinum engagement ring

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All About Platinum Engagement Rings

Friday, May 29th, 2009

For a distinctive look, a platinum engagement ring is the perfect choice for your bride-to-be. Yellow and white gold have long been the most popular choices for engagement rings, but platinum has become increasingly popular due to its durability and sophistication.

A Break from Tradition

While gold rings have long been the favorite for both engagement rings and wedding bands, a platinum engagement ring offers a truly distinctive alternative. Additionally, platinum is more rare than gold, making the metal the perfect choice for couples who desire something more distinctive and special than a traditional gold engagement ring.

There are many benefits to choosing platinum over other metals, one of which is durability. For the bride-to-be who lives a more active lifestyle, a platinum engagement ring will stand up to even the most demanding lifestyle and is much more durable than gold. Furthermore, platinum resists tarnishing, making it an ideal choice for couples who want a ring that is relatively low-maintenance.

Even though platinum is a very durable metal, a platinum ring can still become scratched or damaged. To avoid this, simply don’t wear the ring while cleaning, doing yardwork or other activities that have the potential to cause damage to your ring.

Platinum is also very versatile, which gives couples an opportunity to customize a platinum engagement ring to suit their exact tastes and budget. Silvery-white in color, platinum will complement both diamonds and other gemstones beautifully and lends itself well to either simple designs or more elaborate settings.

Finding the Perfect Platinum Engagement Ring

To find the perfect platinum engagement ring, check out several jewelers. Most jewelers only carry a limitied selection of platinum rings, though designer retailers will often have a more varied selection. Before you decide on a jeweler, make sure that they can offer you what you need, such as maintenance, regular repairs or the option to upgrade if you desire to at a later date.

Because platinum is more rare than gold, you can expect to pay much more for a platinum ring than you would a traditional gold engagement ring. Don’t let the cost scare you, though. You can significantly reduce the final price by choosing alternative gemstones other than diamonds as your center or accent stones, or settling for a simpler design rather than a more elaborate setting.

If you decide to purchase a platinum ring, be aware that over time the metal can develop a soft sheen or luster. This sheen doesn’t detract from the ring’s beauty, however, and many people actually like this look. If you don’t, you can have a professional jeweler polish the metal back to its original shine quickly and easily.

Durable and versatile, platinum engagement rings are becoming increasingly popular as more couples turn to the metal for its distinctive look and unsurpassed beauty. Though more expensive than gold rings, platinum can be as affordable or as expensive as you want and it can be customized to suit any preference. Choosing a platinum engagement ring is an investment in a couple’s lives and is a brilliant choice that will last for a lifetime.

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Find The Perfect Engagement Ring Online

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Preparing to propose can be an incredibly nerve-wracking event. Struggling to find the right engagement ring to make that proposal perfect can make what is supposed to be a beautiful and exciting time into a real headache, especially with so many options for shopping.

Perhaps you’ve talked to your loved one about the type of engagement ring she would be interested in, and perhaps she’s even pointed out a few rings in jewelry store windows to give you some hints. But when it all comes down to it, picking the perfect engagement ring falls squarely into your lap, and luckily, the internet is here to save you. Shopping for engagement rings has never been so easy or stress-free as doing it right from your office chair or comfort of your home.

In today’s technologically advanced world, there is very little you cannot purchase online, and engagement rings are no exception.

One of the major perks of buying engagement rings online is the selection available to you. Literally any imaginable combination of metals and stones can be found, from traditional gold or platinum diamond engagement rings to styles of metal engagement rings that are newer on the ring market, such as titanium or palladium. Unique engagement rings can be hard to find in jewelry stores that sell nothing but “cookie cutter” styles; specialty rings in particular can be much easier to track down online, as can reproductions of celebrity engagement rings or vintage styles. If there is a particular type of engagement ring you are looking for, your options online might number into the thousands, compared to perhaps only a few rings at a retail location. In addition, you don’t have to go anywhere to shop. Catalogs of hundreds of rings can be perused in minutes, rather than hours, and you can view engagement rings by gemstone, metal, style, carat, or any number of other sorting features, all without the hassle of driving to the stores or dealing with the salespeople.

But the best part of shopping for engagement rings online very well might be the price!

Shoppers who find their engagement rings online generally save vast amounts of money over purchasing from retail locations. This is because companies can send your ring, custom sized to your specifications, directly to you. There is no shelf space to take up or store space to rent out, so wholesale engagement rings go straight from the jeweler or manufacturer to you. While of course there is still shipping and handling to consider when shopping for rings online, these costs are normally nominal, especially on an item the size of an engagement ring, and the savings will almost inevitably offset the price of shipping.

Shopping for engagement rings online can greatly ease the burden of trying to track down that one right ring, and anything that helps remove some of the butterflies leading up to that special moment can just make it all the more memorable. So take a deep breath, read a few more articles, and go find yourself the perfect engagement ring online.

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Engagement Ring Shopping Tips

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Buying an engagement ring is a once in a lifetime experience for most of us, and when you are a decent and reputable person who is in the engagement ring business you never lose sight of the fact that you are playing a special role in the lives of your customers. Yes, every business person needs to make a profit at work so that they can pay their bills, and everyone who buys an engagement ring has a job where they need to make money as well. But it is important that engagement ring shoppers pay close attention to the details of their purchase and get themselves a good deal from an honest jeweler who is fair and who stands behind his or her work.

Many people who are buying an engagement ring are not savvy when it comes to diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals, and unfortunately, there are people who sell engagement rings who know this. I am firmly convinced that the vast majority of the people in the jewelry business are completely ethical, but it is definitely important that you make sure that what is being delivered is what has been agreed upon when you are buying an engagement ring.

A person or a couple can get very excited about the fact that they have finally decided to take the plunge. They decide that they are going to buy a beautiful diamond engagement ring, or perhaps a platinum engagement ring, and pop that question. When someone gets into this state of mind, they are prone to making rash decisions. They may pick a particular jewelry store out of the phone book and head down there without having done any research. They may not know a certified diamond from a hunk of cubic zirconia or a carat from a carrot. If they happen to walk into a jewelry store that may not have the most well developed set of ethical values, they are liable to walk out of there having bought an engagement ring that was really not a very good deal. It’s like a person deciding to buy a car one day and getting so excited about it that he or she doesn’t consider the possibility that the first dealer may not have the right car for them on that day. When you think like that, you are invariably going to someday realize that you could have done better if you had been more measured and patient while you were doing your shopping.

Shopping for the perfect engagement ring can be a lot of fun, and we are not trying to cast aspersions or suggest that buying an engagement ring is tantamount to throwing yourself into a pool of hungry sharks. We are simply suggesting that you avoid allowing your excitement to get the best of you. Do your research and go to the jewelry store with sufficient knowledge so that you can negotiate a deal on the ring that you like that is fair to you, and fair to the seller. If you avoid uninformed impulse buying, your experience of shopping for an engagement ring will be pleasant one.

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Engagement Rings and Family Advice

Friday, May 1st, 2009

When you are ready to propose to the love of your life, it is likely that you don’t know a whole lot about engagement rings, and that is understandable. It is always a good idea to speak with people that you know who do have experience with engagements rings, because those who have gone through the process of buying a diamond engagement ring can share information with you that you would simply have no way of knowing.

One valuable resource to turn to is your family. Certainly your mom, your aunts, and perhaps some of your cousins and sisters have gotten engaged, and you can pick their brains about what types of engagement rings they like and recommend. Let’s face it, there are so many different engagement ring choices out there that it can make your head spin. You have to find the perfect diamond for one thing, and that can be very confusing. Should you get a bigger diamond that may not be certified by the GIA (The Gemological Institute of America), or should you spend your allotted budget on assured quality and get a GIA certified stone? What about the shape of the cut of the diamond, what would look best on her finger? And there is diamond color to consider, should you get the classic white diamond, or step out of the box and perhaps by an engagement ring with a red, pink, yellow, purple, blue or green diamond? There are so many decisions to make when you are shopping for the perfect engagement ring for the woman that you want to spend the rest of your life, and making the right choices can be very challenging. Soliciting the advice of family members who know more about diamonds, precious metals, and engagement rings than you do is a great way to avoid some of the pitfalls that an inexperienced engagement ring shopper might naturally encounter.

So once you have discussed the details of the diamond itself with your confidantes, you are going to have to get on to the next aspect of the wedding rings that requires some comparison shopping and decision making: the precious metal that is going to be wrapped around the finger of your beau. Of course gold engagement rings are very popular, and some people who are on a budget prefer silver engagement rings. On the other end of the scale are the higher end platinum engagement rings. Palladium engagement rings are very fetching to the eye, and there are metals such as titanium and tungsten that are gaining in popularity these days. You have to find out if your future spouse is allergic to any of these metals before you buy the ring, and this is another one of the many tricky matters that you have to consider when you are trying to decide on the perfect engagement ring.

Buying an engagement ring is an important decision, and it is always a good idea to consult with family members who are experienced with engagement rings and have our best interests at heart before we finalize that decision.

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Top 10 Reasons to Buy an Engagement Ring Online

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

When a man decides it is time to pop the question, or when a couple decides that they are going to get engaged as a decision that they arrived at together, there is a lot of planning that needs to be done. The wedding will be something that requires a lot of thought, and they will have to decide on living arrangements and if they want to have children right away. But the engagement ring comes before all of these things, and it too is a big decision. The purchase of an engagement ring is a sizable investment, and it is an important symbol of the love that the couple have for one another, so it needs to be approached logically.

Online shopping is becoming more and more popular, and these days, many anxious men and excited couples are choosing to buy their engagement rings online. Here are the top 10 reasons to buy your diamond engagement ring from an online jeweler.

10.) It Saves Gas

Okay, so the cost of gasoline has dropped almost in half since the outrageous prices of last summer. But hey, the economy is tough, so why drive around town, and perhaps out of town, to shop for an engagement ring when you can do it online?

9.) More Competition

When you shop online, you are seeing engagement rings from all over the globe, and due to the competition for your business you will very likely get the best prices online.

8.) Selection

There are thousands of online jewelers offering virtually unlimited engagement ring choices, from titanium engagement rings to designer platinum engagement rings. The online selection of engagement rings is clearly superior.

7.) Convenience

When you buy your diamond engagement ring online, you browse the Internet, point, click, and simply wait for the delivery person to knock your on door with the perfect engagement ring.

6.) Ease of Research

If you choose to buy your engagement ring online, you are not forced to rely on the words of a salesman in a jewelry store who has a slanted viewpoint. You can do your research objectively and gain an understanding of the ins and outs of engagement rings before you buy.

5.) Saves Time

Not only do you save gas by not having to drive around looking for the right diamond engagement ring, but you also save a lot of your valuable time.

4.) You Keep it a Secret

If you are a man who wants to surprise his girlfriend with a diamond engagement ring and a proposal, you don’t want to be seen at the local jewelry stores. Word spreads quickly, and when you shop online for your engagement ring, nobody is any the wiser.

3.) Support Online Jewelers

Online jewelers work hard for their customers, and they appreciate your business! When you buy your engagement ring online, you are making the statement that you believe in e-commerce.

2.) Low Overhead, Lower Price

When you buy your engagement ring from a brick and mortar store, you, the consumer, assume the cost of their overhead.

1.) Comparison Shopping

There is no substitute for being able to compare two rings side by side, and when you shop for an engagement ring online, you have the ultimate ability to comparison shop from the comfort of your very own home.

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Staying Within Your Means When Buying an Engagement Ring

Monday, April 27th, 2009

When you are buying an engagement ring for the woman that you want to make your wife, you have to take a lot of things into consideration. The purchase of a diamond engagement ring is a matter of the heart first and foremost, and the primary thing on the mind of most people who are shopping for an engagement ring is that they want to make their girlfriend the happiest woman on earth when she first lays her eyes on that glistening diamond ring. That having been said, a diamond engagement ring that is set in a precious metal like gold or platinum is going to be a major purchase, so you do have to keep financial considerations in mind regardless of how large the quantity of your love may be.

There is a formula that has been circulated that says that a man should spend two months’ salary on the engagement ring that he is going to present to his lady when he proposes. Many people are okay with this, and it is a decision that is personal. However, nothing is etched in stone. It is feasible that a person who makes a very good salary and has a significant amount of disposable income might want to spend more than two months’ salary on a custom diamond engagement ring that absolutely stuns everyone who sees it.

On the other hand, another person may feel as though spending two months’ salary on an engagement ring is simply much more than he can comfortably afford. This doesn’t mean that he loves his paramour any less than the first fellow. He is just staying within his means and that is a quality that any woman should value in a potential spouse.

If the sky is the limit when you are shopping for an engagement ring you can simply shop around and explore the various designs that you see and pick whatever ring that you like without regard to cost. However, most of us have to work within some type of budget and choose something that we do actually like, but something that we can afford as well.

The good news is that there are very nice engagement rings in all realistic price ranges. There are smaller diamonds and diamonds of less than perfect quality that look fantastic unless you were to scrutinize them under a jewelery loupe. There are also metals that a person on a budget can choose that are less expensive than the standard gold or higher end platinum rings, like silver, tungsten, titanium or palladium.

It is indeed the thought that counts, and many marriages are strained by economic concerns after the passion dies down a little bit. It is therefore a good idea to look for an engagement ring that you are certain that your partner will enjoy, but one that does not put you into so much debt that the good intentions turn into a bad situation. Love is grand, but choosing a diamond engagement ring that is within your means is a good way to get off to a solid start together.

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