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A Truck is a Truck
Posted by Thirty Seconds in Engagement Rings, Man to Man on Friday, July 17, 2009
I wince every time a young man utters the most unabashed pledge of allegiance to his vehicle in front of his girlfriend.
It’s a common expletive when he comes face-to-face with the ring she really wants, versus the one he's prepared to buy her.
Keep your vehicle envy under your hats, boys. For her, a visit to the jewelry store is just like the day you bought those sport rims for your refurbished muscle car. Anticipation. Visions of admiring glances. Jealousy. That kind of stuff.
Every time a guy says, “Man, that’s almost as much as my truck!” he is knocked clean off his white horse. She walks in feeling every bit the princess she has been brought up to deny. And in a split second, feels lower than a snakes belly because her white knight loves his horse more than the damsel in distress.
There are but a few moments in our lives that we will remember upon passing to the next phase of existence. I believe the happy times spent with the people you love are what we will remember as we drift off into the abyss. All guy talk aside, showing a woman how much you cherish her is worth its weight in gold. You only get one chance to do it right. Don’t blow it.
A Diamond=Game Over
Posted by Thirty Seconds in Diamonds, Engagement Rings on Wednesday, July 15, 2009
A casual glance over your shoulder pushes your senses up an entire octave. There she is, an exotic beauty with legs “up to here.” She’s the kind of woman that garners admiring stares from men and women alike. Confident. Alluring. Tight body. Probably smells good too.
So what keeps other men at bay? It’s the little sparkler on her left hand, third finger. A geek filter that says, “I have someone that I love, who loves me back. Game over, fella’s.”
Therein lies the power of diamonds set in a ring, given from a man to woman as a symbol of their commitment. THAT'S why you give her an engagement ring.
6 Engagement Ring Trends
Posted by Thirty Seconds in Engagement Rings on Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Ring designers clued us in to the hottest new engagement ring styles. A simple solitaire may be a classic (and safe) choice, but you're sure to please with these over-the-top dazzlers.
Trend #1: Neutral-colored Gems
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship might not have lasted, but the lure of colored engagement rings sure did. Her 6.1-carat pink diamond engagement ring set the stage for a bevy of other colorful gemstones like beryl, sapphires, and rubies to take a leading role.
From left to right: Ricardo Basta $7,000; Amgad: $22,500; Peter Norman & Co, $28,850; Adria de Haume, $32,000
Trend #2: Diamonds All Around
A gorgeous diamond gets lots of character from its surroundings. And these current styles drizzled with diamonds are definitely a hit among brides and designers alike. Not only do the extra diamonds add tons of sparkle, but they can enhance the size or at least give the illusion of a larger center stone. What bride-to-be (and groom too) wouldn't love that?
From left to right: Hearts on Fire, $6,500; Precision Set, $8,450, and band, $3,440; Diamond Ideals, $2,250, not including center stone; South African Diamonds Private Collection, starting at $8,500
Trend #3: Intricately Raised Settings
The newest ring settings are really raising the bar -- elaborate and (more important) lofty designs are hot. There's nothing like a delicately draped bow or precision-cut mold to give your center stone the spotlight.
From left to right: Tiffany and Co., $48,200, and band, starting at $2,475; Art Carved, $1,879, and band, $1,535, not including center stone; Diana Classic, $1,899, and band, $345; RhondaFaberGreen, $7,855
Trend #4: Twisted Bands
Designers have opted to put a little more swing in their rings. From swirling diamond bands to more streamlined metal twists, we're enamored with this smooth move.
From left to right: Mercury Ring, $2,495, not including center stone; Mark Schneider Designs, $2,975; Diaco Diamonds, $6,550; Novell, $2,200, not including center stone
Trend #5: Vintage Glamour
Heirloom styles, though rich in history, are definitely not a tired idea. Think intricate settings with metal and diamond detailing.
From left to right: OGI, $1,450, not including center stone; Whiteflash.com, $3,500; Gary Ptak, $13,700; VAN CRAEYNEST for Clay-pot.com, $3,285
Trend #6: Eco-friendly Rings
These dazzling designers prove that it's hip to have more than just a green thumb. Decorate your ring finger with conflict-free diamonds and recycled gold settings.
From left to right: Brilliant Earth, $5,500; greenKarat, $3,275; Bailey, Banks & Biddle, $6,900; Earthwise Jewelry by Leber Jewelry Inc., starts at $6,550
Photos:
Gary Ptak and Whiteflash.com images courtesy of Goldstein Communications
Van Craeynest images courtesy of Clay-pot.com
OGI, Adria De Haume, AMGAD, Mercury Ring, Peter Norman & Co, and Ricardo Basta images courtesy of Platinum Guild International
ArtCarved, Diana Classic, and South African Diamonds Private Collection images courtesy of Goldman Images
All other images courtesy of designer
Source-- The Knot