Do you think he is going to pop the question? Go get your nails done, girl! Or what will your IG engagement selfie announcement look like??

True, Engagement rings go perfectly with light pink polish. It’s timeless, classy, and always beautiful. You can’t go wrong with that.

But what’s the fun in that?! Choosing the right nail polish could really add that extra touch of style and glam to your IG engagement announcement, and really compliment your ring.

 

So besides the obvious -Yes, we are talking about black. matches everything, effortlessly stylish, makes the ring stand out but still adds a touch of chic, There are two ways to choose:

By the metal of your ring 

Gold Engagement rings

Wearing a yellow gold ring, you should clearly complement it with a warmer color to add some hit! Choose a red, peach, or light pink nail, that will balance the metal but also highlight the stone it carries. Another way to go is keeping it posh with a light neutral undertone, like pearl, ivory, or tan.

 

Rose Gold Engagement rings

The rose gold indicates you are not the average Jane,  and therefore you will not settle on an average looking nails, no ma’am! Go with anywhere between salmon pink to a dark Amber, or any shade of red, to bring out the rose in your gold, or go with the neutral, quiet colors like cotton, buttermilk, or powder, to bring out the uniqueness of your ring.

 

Silver / White Gold Engagement rings

Light and bright metal call for a dark and rich color! Maroon, crimson, midnight blue, or chocolate tones will bring out the bright spark of your ring and make it pop out. 

If you are going with a more graceful and elegant look, pair your ring with one of the soft hues like white or champagne, or one of the colorful pastel shades. 

 

 

 

 

By using a close/ contradicting tone color

 

An IG photo with an amazing blue sapphire engagement ring on a hand with a hot orange mani? R U KIDDIN’? Sounds like a photo we will definitely LIKE!!! Don’t be scared to go crazy with the colors. The beauty with the gemstone engagement rings is their colorfulness and perkiness. 

Diamond or other white stone will be best attached to a nude or a light pink nail, keeping it classy and fine, just like the girl wearing them. 

On the other hand, if you want a touch of color to spice your diamond, go with light red or burgundy- flashy but with class. 

 

By the way- don’t think twice about nail art. If you like it- go for it! It’s a hot trend now, especially for young brides, and some glitter, sparkle, and cute designs can add and compliment your ring,  just as long as they’re not stealing the focus from the ring itself. 

 

 

 

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. No doubt about it. Marilyn said so!

But… Most of us have more than one friend, right?

Many consumers now seek other options to fulfill their engagement ring dream and we are here to tell you about three alternatives you can explore, that are ethical and eco-friendly as well as have a lower price tag than natural diamonds.

 

Moissanite Engagement Ring

If you want the classy-diamond-ring look on your engagement ring, let us introduce you to the Moissanite stone.  A stone that looks and feels exactly like a diamond, in a fraction of the cost and with no conflicts attached!

This precious stone was discovered back in 1893 by French chemist Henri Moissan, as he was examining mineral samples from a meteor crater. This is why moissanite is also known as “a gem born of the stars” and who can say “I don’t” to that?! Moissanite can be up to 90% less expensive per carat than a diamond of the same size, so you can allow yourself to go bigger on the stone and the ring design in your engagement ring.

Learn more about Moissanites vs. natural diamonds

 

 

 

Gemstone Engagement Ring

For a more colorful, modern, and unique style, the gemstone engagement ring could be the one!

Sapphire, Ruby or Emerald, all are dazzling alternatives for diamonds. In a clear stone that looks just like a diamond, or in one of multiple color options and shapes. Every gemstone also has an ancient meaning, power, or belief attached to it, helping you to pick the gemstone that matched perfectly to your love story, your individual personality, or your magical future together. 

Learn more about gemstones and semi-precious diamonds engagement rings

 

Lab-Created Diamond Engagement Ring 

If you just want a diamond, but don’t want to take the risk with a non-ethical stone and also a more affordable option- lab-grown diamonds display the same physical, chemical, and optical characteristics as natural diamonds, and exhibit the exact same spark and style. 

Learn more about Lab-Grown Diamonds 

 

 

If you still can’t imagine your engagement ring with anything else but a diamond, we can guarantee you that all of our products are conflict-free, and have been certified by the Kimberley Process as being so.

Our team of Proposalists are here to answer any question you may have, or design the ring of your dreams together with you.

 

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Matching Vs. Unique Bands

Will there be occasions where you will have to leave your engagement ring at home and just wear your wedding band? If so be sure to choose a wedding band that is substantial enough to still be its one-man (or better, one-ring) show, and which is not a nesting ring.

 

Wedding Bands Shapes

Choose a band that will go the shape of your engagement ring and cuts. Solitaire diamonds can easily be paired with any band, but if you go with pear or emerald be sure to find a band that fits under or can work around the setting.

 

Stacking Bands

These are a gorgeous alternative to a single band. Rather than choosing one large band, brides can choose multiple smaller bands that enhance the engagement ring. This can be extra fun if throughout the years you’d like to collect stackable bands for future anniversary presents 😉

 

Nesting

This lovely technique is designed to go around your engagement ring and complement it by making it look MUCH bigger.

 

Soldering

Soldering is the process by which two metal items become joined together through melting down and adding a filler metal—or solder—into the joint between the two. If you plan on wearing both your rings together all the time, you should definitely consider getting them soldered together.

 

Get inspired by our Bridal Sets

 

 

 

 

Even before the year 2020, the idea of the woman being the one to propose has been a steady topic of debate. Traditionally, men have been the ones to propose, and while some of us prefer to keep it that way some of us want to try something new. The day is yours and it’s up to you! But the year 2020 brings to light not just the year of Pantone’s classic blue, or the kick-off of a new decade, but also Leap Year. You might not know it but Leap Year holds a not so known tradition where we get to propose!

 

History of Leap Year Proposals

There are a few different stories as to where this tradition originated from one of the first stems from fifth-century Ireland when St. Brigid brought to St. Patrick’s attention women’s complaints of how long it took men to propose or whose suitors were just plain a-lolly-gagging AKA too shy or slow to pop the question. Originally St. Patrick granted the allowance of women to propose once every seven years but at St. Brigid’s insistence he folded and in turn, St. Patrick decreed that women could take matters into their own hands and propose themselves every 4 years on February 29th. 

 

The “Clothes Fine”

Worried he’ll say no? Don’t fret, the folktale additionally mentions how any man refusing the law of proposal on the 29th has to pay a “clothes fine”. If he declines he has to pay a “clothes fine” ranging anywhere from a kiss to a pair of gloves to a silk dress to £100. So theoretically you could pop the question to as many men as possible on this day and have a new wardrobe by sundown! Jokes aside, Remember that in the end this is a folktale and it’s meant to add something unique. 

 

Follow Your Heart, Not History

Firstly, it should go without saying that if you want to propose, you should, do it at anytime you like. Just like men do. The main point here is if you’re a lady and you want to propose do it anytime you choose. But you can propose on a leap year and make it unique.

If you’re looking to make a special engagement proposal, this is your year ladies. Get inspired by the romantic movie “Leap Year” from 2010 and embark on a new decade together. In Ireland, it is said to be good luck for women to propose on the 29th of February. This is the same in other cultures, like Scotland and Finland.

 

 

 

 

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The YES Gods have bestowed upon us a big task and that is a guide to help you nail that beautiful word. You might’ve fallen in love, at first sight, a few months ago or have been growing together for the past decade, yet an engagement affair isn’t easy on anybody. Check out below a few dos and don’ts when it comes to marriage proposals.

 

Top 10 DO’s of marriage proposals

The most important thing is compromise. Make sure you’re following your heart, but also that you will surprise your partner in a good way.

 

The second thing you can do is keep the tradition of talking with your partner’s parents, or close friends, to ask for permission and even a few tips.

 

The third thing you have to look out for is the budget. Do you think you want to invest more in the ring and the wedding than the proposal?

 

If the answer is no, you want to go all the way with the marriage proposal, make sure you get some professional counseling and book a photographer.

 

Then you have to decide if it will be big, private or cozy, surrounded by family. Will it be a glamorous party or an engagement escapade?

 

Careful storing the ring between buying it and popping the question. When the day comes, choose where you want to store it: in your suit pocket or even in your sock.

 

Do prepare yourself. Practice makes perfect and from experience, even the most prepared men out there got the jitters beforehand.

 

When you ask “will you marry me?” go all classic romance on one knee, take a deep breath, look in your partner’s eyes and make sure you speak up…and don’t choke.

 

Do prepare for a little romantic speech and get ready for telling the details of picking the ring to everybody.

 

And last, but definitely not least, get ready to tell the world and answer a lot of questions.

 

 

Top 10 DON’Ts of marriage proposals

The most important don’t is not to rush.

 

The second most important is not to pick only things you enjoy, but also that she will like, especially in the ring department.

 

If you’re going to share with her the engagement ring to make sure she likes and that it fits, don’t give her all the details. At least surprise her with the proposal.

 

Don’t panic if it’s too much for you, always ask for help.

 

Don’t go big if it’s not personal because you know this is what’s expected of you. Creativity will make this story worth telling over and over again.

 

Don’t complicate things. That’s what the wedding is all about. Take the stress out of the surprise.

 

Be romantic, but don’t be cheesy. Rings stuck in food or in a champagne glass are cute in movies, not so much in real life. This also applies to proposing in a crowd. Things might get lost.

 

Don’t expect not the future bride to not tease you, she might withhold the “YES”.

 

Don’t ever tell her how much you paid.

 

Don’t go in it without a plan B.

 

In the end, we’re left with rolling out the red engagement ring carpet for you. If you still need some help finding the right jewelry for your loved one, here are some ideas.

 

 

 

Marriages come and go, but engagement rings are forever…at least in Hollywood. If you’re looking for a piece worthy of the big screen and glamorous celebrities, look no further than the top 5 from our store. 

A Hollywood charm is something that mesmerizes you, makes you wonder and lust over precious materials. A diamond is a girl’s best friend, but so are other stones, one more playful than the next. Elizabeth Taylor’s 33-carat diamond from Richard Burton and Kim Kardashian’s 15-carat diamond from Kanye West are two examples of engagement rings that have made history. But you can make your own story cinema-worthy with the unique models below.

 

How to choose the perfect engagement ring

1. Pay attention to what your lady wants, she will give you hints, or at least investigate something that she likes. Is she into flowers, a special color, does she have beautiful eyes that you can find a green or blue stone to match it?
2. The perfect engagement ring must match your life – you can wear a 30-carat diamond ring if you’re a celebrity, with bodyguards, but you can’t wear complex models in your day to day life. So, if your fiancé wants something easy to wear, opt for modern, simple, models.
3. If you know she isn’t into accessories, don’t make the engagement ring a big deal, better invest in a band she will cherish. If she is looking for you to splurge, invest in a quality diamond, a simple cut and setting.

 

 

 

#1 The blue sapphire engagement ring in white gold with art deco design elements is something a royal would wear, like Kate Middleton, but will suit a Hollywood star as well and, well, YOU. Happy ever after looks like a 1.5 carat deep ocean blue precious stone with lots and lots of sparkling diamonds.

 

 

#2 For those old souls, yet elegant ladies, like Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman, a vintage looking rose gold ring is all they need. It’s romantic and the 2 carat morganite surrounded by diamonds will make it a limited-edition heirloom.

 

#3 Young Hollywood stars, like Alexis Bledel or Leighton Meester, will look ravishing wearing a white gold ring with a classic diamond. When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with a timeless engagement ring.

 

#4 Women known for their bubbly and strong identities, like Hollywood actresses Drew Barrymore and Emily Blunt, will love this special aquamarine engagement ring which comes with art deco elements. It has its own personality; it comes with feminine colors and will be a reminder of your love.

 

#5 Last, but not least, we’ve prepared a non-traditional engagement ring option, the black pearl rose gold leaf ring. We’d see it on Hollywood celebrities like Halle Berry or Celine Dion, because pearls are a symbol of style and grace. It’s also perfect as a gift and you can wear it as a modern fashion statement.

 

We hope these rings have spiked your curiosity – you’re welcome to search the ring of your dreams and style in our collections

 

Don’t break a sweat! Of course, proposing is one of the most nerve-wracking moments of your life, but what if I said your best friend could be part of the plan? Proposing with your pet is the most adorable way of popping the question, and it just makes the moment all the more special, and they will be shocked by such a unique proposal!

Don’t know what to do with your best bud? No fear – we have got a few ideas to get those creative juices flowing!

 

1. A Special Message

A simple, but efficient way of letting your pet do the handy work is by adding a special message to their collar. We love this “Will you marry me?” tag, it’s subtle, and simply stunning. Just picture it now, you’re going on a romantic stroll with your pet when suddenly, your loved one sees their collar – tears are assured, so get the tissues at the ready!

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2. Furry Ring Bearers

Your pet has to get practicing for the big day – so why not get them to bring the engagement ring? Or at least balance it on their nose! It will totally take your loved one aback and make for a lovely surprise. Any animal lover will love this idea!

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3. Engagement Puppies

Or kittens – not being biased! Why not, as well as pop the question, offer them a puppy or any other pet to celebrate the big event? Or you can take them out to pick out the dream pet after a dream day – how can you top that?

 

4. A Little Less Subtle

If you are planning on making your proposal big then you need to go all out! Dress up smart – and that’s including your pet! Then, add a board around your pet’s collar asking those four special words to your loved one. They will have to say yes, it’s too adorable!

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5. Just a Walk

Even a walk around your favorite park with your pet(s) can make for a pleasurable proposal. They definitely won’t expect it either – your other half, that is! Take them down the scenic route and show them some incredible views before popping the question in front of your furry family! Even your pets will get excited! Now all you have to do is pluck up the courage to put your ideas into action.

 

 

Planning on popping the question? Or perhaps you have already been asked and you want to make your ring that extra special? Getting your ring customized is not only a brilliant way of expressing your love in a unique way, but an equally amazing way of injecting a bit of your own personality into one of the most important pieces of jewelry you will ever wear. You’ll be wearing it every day, so you have to make it special, right?

 

Before getting started, there are two things you should do, the first one is prepare yourself mentally for the time any alterations may take. Some of them can take months – so this isn’t drop in on the Saturday, pick up on the Monday kind of scenario. The second one is to find your inspiration – Pinterest will be your ally for this mission, it’s the perfect way of discovering what you like, you love and obviously what you like less as well. Then, you just need to find a jewelry designer whose aesthetic is similar to yours – if you have a penchant for antique jewelry, then someone who shares this passion might be your best option.

 

How can you customize your engagement ring? Look no further, we shall tell you all the tips and tricks you need!

 

Gemstones

 You can select a gemstone to refresh your ring and keep it current, or make sure it suits your everyday style. The jeweler will help you find something that fits your needs, style and of course, budget. Also, like with clothes, you need to see what kind of shape works with you and you feel confident in. Gemstones have so many meanings, and it’s now very popular to choose something that reflects the month of the first date, first kiss or their engagement, you could also chose each other’s respective birth months – it’s up to you!

 

 

Choosing the Cut

After selecting the gemstone, you need to decide on the cut, or the lack of it – the most popular being the more traditional round cut, the princess cut for very feminine future brides, or the emerald cut for a dainty fit. You could also leave it “raw” or uncut, which is rapidly becoming a favorite amongst future brides too – this means the setting is created to fit the stone and not vice versa.

 

 

Engravings

Another way of customizing your engagement ring is by getting something engraved into it – you could choose the date you first met, a symbol that has significance for you both. You could get it engraved in the inside or on the outside to share that special moment with everyone. Another popular choice is getting each other’s initials engraved on the inside.

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Leaving a Room

The most important part is to keep it subtle and not go overboard – who knows? Maybe you’ll have another joyous occasion to feature on your ring, perhaps vow renewals or the birth of your children? Like with anything, the simpler the better – it’s timeless, classy but still has significance for the both of you. You will have plenty of time to add things later on, so don’t go crazy with the customizations!

 

 

 

Engagement rings are precious gifts you give somebody you love. They carry feelings and a question, “will you marry me?”, but also trends, stones and glamorous diamonds. If you’re not the type to dazzle in bedazzle, choose non-diamond engagement rings with rubies, sapphires, morganites and topazes, to name a few.

 

In the last decades, the diamond took first place in everybody’s minds when it came to promises and rings. These days, modern couples would rather invest in memorable accessories than in loans. Here is where precious gemstones come into place. But if you don’t know what to choose, there’s a little friendly guide below.

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Top 10 non-diamonds engagement stones

If you don’t know what to choose, you don’t have a better half with eyes you can match a stone to, discover that rubies, amethysts, sapphires, and emeralds are traditional cardinal gems, along with diamonds. This will narrow it down for you if you’re researching the mineral crystals section.

To make it even simpler for you, exceptional ones are:

1. emeralds – as some are even rare
2. sapphires – as this is one of the hardest stones on the planet
3. rubies – as its special color decides the cost

Other jewels you might want to investigate are pearls, jades, amber, topaz or rose quartz. These budget-friendly alternatives to diamonds are a long way from the traditional, but they will contour your love story the same way. What’s more, this makes it easier to change your engagement ring every 10 years as a little gift.

 

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How to choose a non-diamond engagement ring

Even if it isn’t made with a diamond, the setting should still be gold or a similar long-lasting material. Some recommended sets are pearl with yellow gold, amethyst with rose gold, aquamarine with a platinum setting, and bohemian opal with white gold.

 

Choose similar cuts to those of diamonds, something classic like an oval-cut tourmaline or an emerald-cut morganite.

 

If you don’t know what stone to choose, investigate your future partner’s birth stone or even their birth month stone:

• January – Garnet
• February – Amethyst
• March – Aquamarine
• April – Diamond
• May – Emerald
• June – Pear
• July – Ruby
• August – Peridot
• September – Sapphire
• October – Opal
• November – Citrine
• December – Turquoise

Use a precious gemstone from something they already have and cherishes or reinvent some other accessory from your family or theirs. Mothers and grandmothers would love to share vintage jewelry for your big moment.

 

For Millennials and younger generations, another cool and Earth-friendly stone is the salt and pepper diamond, pieces which jewelers discarded because of their “special beauty”.

 

If you want something that is closest to a diamond, opt for an emerald cut white sapphire ring or a special design, like a hex stone moissanite.

 

Of course, you shouldn’t avoid diamonds from safe sources, they make beautiful engagement rings. But, if you want something unprecedented and even personalized for your fiancé, one of the alternatives above and from our online shop would make a red velvet box complete.