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The Hottest Men’s Wedding Band Trends
Wedding jewelry isn’t just for the bride. Men have numerous options when it comes to the style of their band. These are Peter Norman’s most popular men’s bands. Half Round Band Light, half-round bands are popular men’s bands, as they aren’t as heavy as other rings. Yellow gold is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, but… Continue reading The Hottest Men’s Wedding Band Trends
September Birthstone: Sapphire
Sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September. Treasured for centuries, sapphires are often associated with royalty. Their name comes from the Greek word sappheiros, meaning blue. Though famed for having a vivid blue hue, September’s birthstone comes in every color of the rainbow except red (ruby is the red variety of corundum). Sapphires… Continue reading September Birthstone: Sapphire
August Birthstone: Spinel
While peridot is usually thought to be the birthstone for August, spinel is considered an alternative gem. Spinel comes in a rainbow of colors, including red, purple, and blue. Because of this, August’s birthstone is often mistaken for other gemstones. The most famous of which is probably the Black Prince’s Ruby in the Imperial State… Continue reading August Birthstone: Spinel
July Birthstone: Ruby
Ruby is the birthstone for the month of July. Symbolizing love and passion, ruby is one of the world’s most desired gemstones. “The king of gems” has been thought to have powers such as blessing its wearer with good fortune and curing disease. In addition to their perceived powers, rubies have exceptional hardness (second only… Continue reading July Birthstone: Ruby
May Birthstone: Emerald
Emerald is the birthstone for the month of May. With their dazzling green color, emeralds have been treasured for thousands of years (Cleopatra was known for her love of them). It has been said that emeralds have multiple benefits from curing diseases to giving their wearers the gift of eloquence. Few areas have the right… Continue reading May Birthstone: Emerald
The Pros and Cons of Different Diamond Shapes: Part II
Pear Cut For those looking for a traditional yet unique style, pear-shaped stones are a great option. Both brilliant and elongating, pears face up larger than most other cuts. They can also be affordable compared to more popular diamond cuts. However, they exhibit bowties, and the tip of the gem is vulnerable to chipping and… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Different Diamond Shapes: Part II
The Pros and Cons of Different Diamond Shapes
Round Cut Oval Cut Cushion Cut Princess Cut Princess Cut Marquise Cut Emerald Cut Asscher Cut Round Cut With its exceptional brilliance and classic appeal, the round cut is the most popular shape for engagement rings. Having 58 facets to reflect light, these stones are dazzling and attention grabbing. Additionally, they are both versatile,… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Different Diamond Shapes
Why you shouldn’t settle for roses and candy on February 14
Ditch the roses and candy and get creative. Why? Because if your partner is expecting more that doesn’t mean they are shallow, it just means they want to see your thoughtful side. In fact, flowers and candy are actually pretty expensive and there are so many options out there. Getting the standard cliche gift really just… Continue reading Why you shouldn’t settle for roses and candy on February 14
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