The purchase of an engagement ring is an important event. You’ll want to start the process early to make sure that you get the perfect ring for the best possible price.
Keep reading for some tips to help you score The Ring at the best price possible!
The pear is no doubt a delicious fruit, but it’s also the stunning luxe design of the moment in engagement rings. Celebrities have been at the forefront of this exciting jewelry trend, and we can tell you that the pear shaped engagement ring is getting all the buzz.
Socialite Paris Hilton has been spotted sporting a whopping $2 million, 20-carat pear-cut dazzler. Hip-hop singer Cardi B is also wearing the trend with a $500,000 engagement sparkler.
Then, of course, there’s pop star Ariana Grande proudly showing off her stunning pear shaped engagement ring from SNL’s Pete Davidson. The pretty bling boasts a $93,000, 3.03-carat diamond set in platinum.
The pear cut, or teardrop shape, is a classic vintage style that has recently exploded onto the scene. The beauty in the pear shape offers its wearer some versatility. The ring can be worn with the diamond facing up or down, so it is your choice, ladies and gentlemen. There are also hip, pear cut diamonds designed in east-west or side stone settings.
Keep reading for our favorite pear cut engagement ring styles from some of the hottest designers today.
Worn by women for hundreds of years, it isn’t until recently (since World War ll) that men have joined in on the tradition of wearing wedding bands to mark their union. And with an endless selection of designers and styles, modern couples can easily express their shared love for one another with matching wedding bands while still showing off their individual style.
Matching wedding bands is a great way to publically honor the marriage for a lifetime to come, but what does matching really mean? it could mean a number of things, but for our purposes we are considering matching wedding bands, bands that are complementary in precious metal (yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, platinum, etc.), similar stone use (diamonds, colored diamonds), same style (pave, prong, channel), and/or same finish (polished, matte, hammered). What’s more, many contemporary designers craft bridal rings for both men and women, so couples have an easier time finding matching bands from their favorite designer.
To make your shopping experience easier, below we select matching women’s and men’s wedding bands from some of our favorite designers in traditional, contemporary, and alternative styles.
Brides-to-be have a hard enough time picking out the venue and the all-important wedding dress, not to mention all the other smaller details that people tend to forget such as the menu, table decor, wedding favors, and of course the bridal jewellery accessories for the bride and her bride tribe!
To ease the stress of endless research, we’ve compiled your go-to list for all sorts of bridal hair do’s and suggested earring styles that suit each.
First thing is first, you can’t begin selecting jewellery and accessories without having picked out a dress and a veil (that is if you choose to wear a veil).The perfect pair of earrings should complement both your dress and your hair and you can’t really shop for earrings without knowing the overall look for your big day.
So now that you’ve got your dress, let’s take a look at some popular bridal looks.
No one does glamorous like Michael M. Here at PJD it’s obvious we are endlessly fascinated with engagement rings and while we know that all diamond engagement rings have their merits, when it comes to glamour, no one does engagement rings like Michael M. Michael M engagement rings are truly second to none when it comes to diamond-adorned flashy, glitzy, elegant rings.
Since we recently talked about rose gold and gemstone engagement rings, we thought it would be a good time to revisit one of our old favorites, side stone engagement rings. Glamorous gals prepare to fall in love with three of Michael M’s most captivating side stone engagement rings!
Planning to pop the question to your lady love this upcoming year? Selecting your diamond engagement ring is extremely important and can be a daunting task for anyone, but we thrive on letting our readers know about all the latest styles and looks to perfectly suit your love.
While there will be some looks that will always be popular such as the classic solitaire and the ultra-chic halo, today’s brides are looking more and more to rose gold engagement rings as their bridal ring of choice.
We’ve compiled a list of some of our current blush-colored favorites and some of the reasons why rose gold is one of the year’s top trending bridal fashion trends.
It. Has. Finally. Happened. After months of sharing our wedding picks and tricks with one another (and with you), one of our own is going to get engaged! That’s right, one of the boys in accounting, Jakob, has talked with his lady love and they have decided to take the leap! Like the awesome couple they are, they have talked things through, but Jakob still plans to surprise his partner, Jennifer, when it comes to the actual presentation of the engagement ring.
A little bit about the couple, Jakob and Jennifer have been together for over seven years. And while they have been happily living together for the better part of those years, they finally decided it was time to get married and make it official. Jakob works with us as one of our loyal accountants and Jennifer works with young adults with disabilities, providing support in and around the community. They are a cute couple and often Jennifer sends us treats through Jakob. We are, needless to say, very excited about all of this.
In all our excitement, we decided that it would be fun to put together a list of some of our office’s favorite designer engagement rings for Jakob to consider when he goes out to shop for Jennifer’s ring.
Hiya Messieurs! Are you at that point in your life where you think you might be ready to pop the big yay or nay question? Great! We’re always very happy for any young couple ready to take the leap. And here at PJD, we’re all about finding the best engagement ring and bridal jewelry without succumbing to stress.
This post is going to focus on a hit list of do’s and don’ts to help alleviate some of the potential stress of engagement ring shopping.
Before we begin, gentlemen, please note that regardless of what you end up choosing for her, if she truly loves you, she will more than likely love what you have decided is an appropriate declaration of your love, so don’t be a worry wart!
If your wedding theme so happens to be Art Deco (or like us, you like the look and love the dream), we’ve compiled a valuable reference sheet of gorgeous bridal jewelry that would compliment any upcoming vintage wedding.
Brief History of Art Deco
Prominent in the 1920’s and 1930’s, Art Deco became popular in America after World War I. Originally from France, the style is marked by its distinct lines and geometric shapes used throughout buildings and household items. One of, if not the most, notable building with Art Deco architecture is New York’s own Chrysler building.
You might think of flappers and polished young men in suspenders when thinking of the time. The looks of the time are still very attractive and complimentary to any sort of bride to be so we understand why many young, current brides consider this style when planning out their nuptials.
Keeping glam in mind, the following is a cheat sheet of head to toe bridal and fine jewelry for your Art Deco wedding!