Nov 13
Whether the fashion or jewelry industry believes it or not, there are really no existing rules or trends where engagement rings are concerned! While there are some popular styles that come and go, really it is strictly up to a soon-to-be groom to choose the ring that best signifies his love.
If there is a “rule” about engagement rings however, it could be summed up in one word: diamonds. Most engagement rings will contain at least one diamond, and this is something that even an “untraditional” bride is likely to expect. Luckily, diamonds come in an enormous number of styles, sizes, qualities, cuts and even colors, so selecting a ring that matches a woman’s personality should not be too difficult for her partner. Continue reading »
While for sentimental reasons, the most beautiful engagement rings in the world need only to share the right intent, when it comes to aesthetic beauty there is just something deeper that we seek. Whether looking at a celebrity ring, such as the breathtaking six carat pink diamond briefly exchanged between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, or a less publicized ring, there are a number of things that can place a ring among the world’s most beautiful. 
Diamonds weren’t always associated with engagements or weddings. In fact, America had little interest in diamonds until the mid-20th century, when a successful marketing campaign convinced millions that “I love you” and “forever” could be perfectly represented in a glittering diamond stone. Years later, diamonds are still largely identified with weddings and marriage proposals. Are you thinking of popping a big question to that special someone? Are diamonds required? What kind of diamond should you buy? 
Diamonds have a reputation as being the perfect way to say I love you, referred to as being “a girl’s best friend” and a symbol of eternity. This is a belief held by romantics all over the world, and the diamond is by far the most commonly used stone in engagement rings. If diamonds are the most precious stone, however, then pink diamonds are in a class of their own. When you add a rare pink diamond, engagement rings truly become amazing symbols of an undying affection.
When it comes to jewelry trends, sometimes the next big thing is hard to see coming. While it can happen overnight, such as when identical sunglasses to those worn by Tom Cruise soared in sales after Top Gun, a trend can also develop so slowly that nobody really takes notice. That has, until now, been the case with men’s engagement rings.It has been a slowly growing trend for women to propose to their boyfriends. While it is an idea that has taken some warming up to by the male community and by traditionalists, female proposals are actually becoming rather common. In some countries engagement rings for males are tradition, but in many nations it is only a recent idea. 
While diamonds may be forever, they are also are versatile and a skilled jeweler can cut it into many forms. The trends change over the years, especially where the most important diamonds, those exchanged during or before a wedding, are concerned. Where women once opted largely for round-cut diamonds, square-cuts are currently more in demand. Where men once traditionally wore plain, gold bands, many now wear diamond rings themselves. Even the metals in which the diamonds are set is changing! 
While a diamond ring is forever, sometimes the engagement that the diamond cements is forever and sometimes it is not. One thing we know for sure, the diamond is not the cause of the broken marriages and engagements that they began, but is it possible that some of these diamonds have kept a few of these couples together?Celebrities are a prime example of couples who are on one day and off the next, regardless of the size of the diamond that he gave her. She can only hope that she gets to keep the gorgeous diamond ring if the engagement does not work out.