Bridal and Engagement Rings
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Tuesday, May 6th, 2008The traditional Irish ring is called a Claddagh ring (and can be used as an engagement or commitment ring). It features two hands, a heart and a crown. The design is named for the fishing village where Richard Joyce — the craftsman who created the design — originated. The ring could be worn on the […]
A Ring Tattoo
Monday, March 24th, 2008When you say your vows, the words “till death do us part” have real meaning. For some couples, that means wearing rings that will never leave your finger. That is a tattooed wedding ring — an idea that is gaining in popularity. Some doctors, construction workers, mechanics, athletes, and others who can’t wear metal wedding […]
The Victorian Ring
Friday, February 29th, 2008Vintage, Victorian-era jewelry was made during Queen Victoria’s reign, in the mid-1830’s through the end of the 19th century. Historians often break Victorian jewelry into three periods:
- Early Romantic (mid 1830’s - 1850)
- Mid Grand (1860’s - 1870’s)
- Late Aesthetic (mid 1880’s - 1900)
Many early-era Victorian rings featured elaborate settings. Opening of the South African […]
New Shop: My Online Wedding Help .com
Friday, February 8th, 2008The MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com Website has a brand new shopping section. Research or buy for the wedding party & family. Or, shop for the ceremony or reception. Some sections you may want to browse:
white or ivory wedding shoes
Jewelry sets
Men’s wedding bands
Veils
Or peruse the whole shop: http://www.MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com/shopping
The Diamond Rating Scale - Cut, Clarity, Carat, Color
Monday, February 4th, 2008When it comes to diamonds, size is NOT all that matters. Most of us are familiar with carat (the size of the diamond), but did you know there are three more “c’s” when it comes to rating diamond quality. Cut, clarity, and color also determine a stone’s value and how it will look on your […]
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