Engagement settings are getting their newest upgrade, and by “new” we mean “recycled with a twist”. The newest designs of 2013 are rife with the great appeal of vintage designs and a hint of modern style. Instead of just lacy and ornately decorated, new designs add a little modernity to induce that racy flair. Add a splash of bold color, from black diamonds or colored center stones and you’ve got the new vintage modern ring.

Loopy Looks That Dazzle

If you want the strand of diamonds look, you’ll love this year’s eternity rings and fanciful loops. Some loops are twisted together and others criss-cross, but almost all have diamonds studded within a portion of the band. These bands don’t feature just any diamonds, many are set with black diamonds that lace and race around the ring  and add a sparkle of dark drama for people who want something that is both vintage and daring.

Ribbons and Things

While the modern look is the newest trend, designers can’t seem to resist tying those loops into ribbons. If you want a real vintage look, look for a ring with a ribbon design to instantly evoke a feel of yesteryear. If ribbons seem over the top, just opt for multiple bands that feature diamonds and different metals. The possibilities are limitless when you incorporate string designs.

Bold Accents and Incomplete Loops

A modern take on a classic generally inspires a design that is a little less ornate with just a hint of vintage. Polishing the loops and ribbons to a high gleam can give them a more futuristic look, and using black diamonds along a ribbon or loop will pull the design into this century. Some loops will not only be enhanced by bold strokes, but can also be split apart to hold a diamond in the gap. With these design elements in mind, it’s easy to bring a little bit of vintage into your bold, modern look.

A woman in Long Island, New York who has decided to give it her all in a bid to retrieve her lost engagement ring. As per reports, Annemarie Albate lost her engagement ring at the parking lot of Kmart and has now promised everything from her sportscar, motorcycles and cash to the person who returns her engagement ring to her. Continue reading »

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It seems the brides and grooms of the United States of America are really rooting for great wedding ceremonies simply because the trends reveal that spending in the country is increasing for wedding ceremonies and falling for engagement rings. Continue reading »

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Recent reports in the media had revealed that an unknown man had filed a lawsuit against his former fiancé in order to get his engagement ring back after the woman called off the wedding. However, only a day after the lawsuit was filed, it has been dropped without any intimation as to any settlement or the reason behind the withdrawal. Continue reading »

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While couples have been known to see love in the strangest of things, it has likely never, in the history of mankind, been said that they see love in a pepperoni pizza. However, this is all set to change as Pizza Hut has decided to embrace Cupid’s area of expertise with both hands by providing a special package containing an engagement ring. Continue reading »

It seems there is a connection between food, engagements and this Valentine’s Day because more and more food related companies are coming out with their own combined packages to help men propose to their women. As is obvious, most of the special engagement Valentine’s Day packages contain an engagement ring. The most recent entry onto the list is a gourmet bakery in Pennsylvania that is offering cup cakes that have an engagement ring on top of them. Continue reading »

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A man in the United States has completely negated the primary purpose of an engagement ring i.e. asking someone to marry you and be with you for life. The man somehow managed to use an engagement ring to call off his engagement with his beloved. Continue reading »

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Engagement rings seem to have a mind of their own as can be seen by the numerous stories of such rings being lost and miraculously being found again. Another freak story of a couple losing and finding their engagement ring again has recently come to the fore. A couple in Albuquerque lost their engagement ring recently and found it in the unlikeliest of places. The place where they found the engagement ring was in the stomach of their pet, a basset hound. Continue reading »

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A man from Vermont found himself in the lockup after going one step too far to show to his beloved that he loved her. Ryan Jarvis reportedly proposed to his girlfriend Amber LaFountain with a stolen engagement ring only to find himself jailed later because the latter decided to display her engagement ring on Facebook. Continue reading »

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The great history of lost engagement rings returning miraculously to their owners has another contribution from a woman who lost hers in a commuter train but got it back later. Numerous engagement rings have been recovered by the people who lost them and the stories have been quite bizarre as well. Whether they have been found after hours of rummaging through garbage dumps or after the destructive applications of a sledgehammer on a toilet tank, engagement rings seem to always find their way home. Continue reading »