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Rose is Blooming
article by Ephraim Tucho - CTW Features | posted on April 22, 2012 at 7:00am
Wedding jewelry is coming up rose. In what is becoming one of the growing trends in jewelry, rose gold is making its way to and on brides and grooms on their special day. “Rose gold is one of the biggest trends in bridal,” says Amanda Gizzi, director of communications for Jewelers of America, an industry trade group. “It’s becoming a metal more brides wear on their wedding day.” A…
Wedding Bands
Bands of Outsiders
article by Marilyn Kennedy Melia - CTW Features | posted on February 22, 2012 at 9:25am
“With this ring I thee wed.” Yes, a band is integral to the wedding ceremony, but there’s no dictate on what it should be made of or how it should look. As the cost of gold has climbed over the past few years, more couples are sealing their vows with bands of “emerging” or “alternative” metals like titanium, tungsten carbide and cobalt. According to TheKnot.com’s 2011…
Veils, Shoes & Accessories
Today’s Tiaras
article by Catherine Phelan - CTW Features | posted on February 20, 2012 at 7:00am
Not long ago tiaras were reliable mainstays of beauty contests and dowagers at hunt balls, but two royal weddings helped bring these sparklers back into the bridal spotlight this year. Now even fashion-forward brides are searching beyond recent trend headpieces like feathery hair combs and French veils to give tiaras a second look. The fresh tiara styles Princess Charlene of Monaco wore last…
Wedding Planners
Proposal Pointers
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on January 05, 2012 at 9:10am
Proposing is one of the most exciting things a guy will ever do. But even though he might have received a “Yes!” in reply, many a man has come away from asking for his lady’s hand thinking he could have done a better job. Have a sinking feeling that this could soon be you? Get prepared with these nine proposal tips, courtesy of the pros. Have a Ring While this one may seem obvious, plenty…
Wedding Bands
Metal Awareness
article by CTW Features | posted on December 08, 2011 at 7:00am
Yellow Gold Most rings are 14 to 18 karats (24-kt gold is too soft for everyday wear.) For yellow gold, the price comes down versus platinum. Fair-skinned people may not like how yellow gold complements their skin, but the coloful metal looks great on darker-toned skin. White Gold White gold gets its color from alloys (nickel, silver) that are added for strength. It’s beautiful for every…
Engagement Rings
Bling Basics
article by CTW Features | posted on November 30, 2011 at 8:00am
You can’t have a wedding without jewelry. An engagement ring sets the wedding in motion, and wedding bands show the world you’re married. A deeper look into the engagement and wedding jewelry shows just how much decision making goes into those purchases. TheKnot.com’s 2011 Engagement & Jewelry Study surveyed more than 10,000 brides and 1,000 grooms engaged or married in the past year.…
Wedding Jewelry
Jewelry Gone Wild
article by Lindsey Romain - CTW Features | posted on November 18, 2011 at 8:00am
Diamonds and pearls be gone! For a modern bride looking for a twist on typical wedding day accessories for herself and her bridal party, color is key. “A big trend with weddings is personalization,” says Amanda Gizzi, spokesperson for the Jewelry Information Center, the consumer education arm of Jewelers of America. “Colored gemstone jewelry allows brides to truly personalize their wedding day…
Engagement Rings
A Pop Of Color
article by By Catherine Phelan - CTW Features | posted on November 02, 2011 at 8:00am
Diamonds may be a girl’s BFF, but sapphires, rubies, tourmalines, and other colored stones are getting quite chummy too, turning up in engagement rings in greater numbers. The most famous non-diamond engagement ring in the world, Kate Middleton’s dazzling 18-carat sapphire, sparked a rush on the blue gemstone last winter, but the shift to color was trending well before Prince William slipped the…
Veils, Shoes & Accessories
Deck the Gown
article by By Catherine Phelan - CTW Features | posted on October 25, 2011 at 8:00am
When it comes to accessorizing a ball gown, less usually is more. “As these dresses are often works of art, you want them to be the focal point,” says Jennifer Burton, of JBStyles, a Chicago-based wardrobe-consulting firm. To make sure bridal accessories and flowers enhance rather than compete with a statement dress, here’s what the pros recommend. Veils and headpieces “Since long veils are…
Engagement Rings
Best Bling for Your Buck
article by By Lindsey Romain - CTW Features | posted on October 17, 2011 at 8:00am
Adhering to the rules of the ever-changing economy – i.e., keeping your wallet closed at all times! – can be a damper when you’ve got marriage on your mind. A wedding is a pricey endeavor that, of course, commences with a pricey purchase: an engagement ring. Every girl has her own idea of the perfect engagement ring, but relying on her guy to select it can be a nerve-wracking…
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