Shape Matters Most Even before someone explains the 4 Cs (cut, colour, clarity and carat) when buying an engagement ring, the most important thing to know is the shape of diamond your fiancee-to-be loves. Shape refers to the actual geometry of the stone rather than the cut which refers to the angles and facets of the stone. Setting and Style Come Second A lot of modern couples ring-shop together these days, but if you .
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Diamonds and engagement rings have gone together like peas and carrots for the last few hundred years. But these days, modern brides and grooms-to-be are thinking outside the box and choosing non-diamond options. Some brides or grooms-to-be choose other gemstones for moral reasons, financial reasons and simply on preference of something slightly different. We have an exquisite selection of custom-made engagement rings with stunning alternatives to diamonds. This eternity ring can be made .
Lucara Diamond Corporation announced this week, the largest diamond in 100 years has been discovered in Botswana. The diamond is second in size only to the famous Cullinan Diamond discovered in South Africa and now in the British Crown Jewels. The gem quality diamond was found at Karowe Mine on Wednesday and reportedly weighs 1,111 carats. The diamond is a type IIa, incredibly rare and almost entirely without impurities. This type of diamond makes .
Proposal season is upon us and that means you can start dropping some subtle (or not-so-subtle) hints on your dream engagement ring. Even if you think your future fiancé has impeccable taste, we have seen some big hits and near misses when it comes to choosing the perfect ring. Scroll through our selection of beautiful rings below, share the one you love most or leave this page open “by accident” on his tablet. A .
Country’s most famous stars walked the red carpet in Nashville last week for the 2015 Country Music Awards. We are here to update you on all the best jewels from the night. American Idol’s Kellie Pickler had a Cinderella moment in a full skirted navy gown by Rubin Singer. She accented the dress with her stunning brilliant cut engagement ring and drop earrings by Open Hearts by Jane Seymour. Kacey Musgraves oozed with old .
South Africa is a country with a complex history regarding the LGBT community. The status of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people living in South Africa has always been influenced by traditional values, the lingering hold of Apartheid and the human rights movements that grew out of it. South Africa was the very first country in the world to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation when the progressive post-Apartheid constitution came into effect. South .
