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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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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Old-Fashioned Dazzlers
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on September 15, 2011 at 12:24pm
Ring makers around the world have let out a collective harrumph. Instead of selecting a brand-spanking new sparkler, Prince William chose to ask for the hand of Ms. Middleton with the sapphire-and-diamond ring that his father gave his mother, Diana, some 29 years ago. Speaking at a brief press conference, William said, “It’s very special to me. As Kate’s very special to me now, it was right…
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Getting Engaged on a Budget
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on September 14, 2011 at 4:04pm
Any good woman – including those who end up carrying more carats than their age – knows that the depth of her man’s love and commitment has far more to do with the size of his heart and the quality of his character than the size and quality of the rock he plunks on her finger. But even on a practical note, going into debt for a big sparkly stone isn’t smart financial planning, especially…
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The New Colors of Love
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on September 14, 2011 at 3:35pm
Most engagement stories begin with a classic white diamond ring. According to ADiamondIs-Forever.com, the tradition of offering this particular gem as a promise of marriage began in 1477 with Archduke Maximillian of Austria and Mary of Burgundy. At that time, diamonds were looked upon as charms that could enhance the love between husband and wife - Cupid’s arrows were said to be tipped with them.…
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