Wearing that special wedding ring

Every girl waits for that day when she feels she's found the right boyfriend she'd like to spend the rest of her life with. I suppose it's a great feeling picking out that engagement ring for the love of your life, one that you may never experience again. So isn't it right that you make the right decision?

You have done all of the research you can handle, from checking out loose diamonds to engagement rings in gold, platinum, and other precious metals. It is time, and you have narrowed it down to a few possibilities that you think that she will love. You must do yourself a favor in this process; check online to see if one of the many online retailers has what you need, by doing so you may be able to save yourself a lot of money. Because of the low overhead that these retailers deal with, they are able to pass some of their savings on to the consumer which is a breath of fresh air that you do not always see in the retail market.


Tips on what not to do when picking out an Engagement Ring:

- Do not try and resell a customized ring, who wants a ring with 'i love you Amy, John&Amy forever' engraved on it?
- Do not go beyond your budget for buying a ring.
- Pick the right style which you'd be happy to wear for the rest of your life.
- Look out for tips from Him/Her as they'll drop hints to what they'd like on their engagement/wedding rings!


Have all my married readers got funny engagement stories? How did you get engaged? Do you like your wedding/engagement rings?

Guest blog post: Abazias Jewelry.

A Style That Has It All Together

When trying to create a jewelry ensemble that seems polished and stylish, it’s often a good idea to have a solid theme throughout the jewelry pieces. If you’ve found vintage jewelry necklace pieces, for instance, it’s often best to look for the same style and material in a bracelet or earring too. It makes the style come together.

Choose Items with Similar Metals or Stones

If your chosen necklace were made of silver, a classic style would be to have your bracelets be silver too. If you have a large amethyst pendant, look for a bracelet with amethyst too. By choosing similar materials, one has a look that is more classic and elegant. Diamond necklaces would go with diamond bracelets, and so on. Coordinated sets of jewelry are often found sold as a set. These make great gifts, as the recipient doesn’t have to go and find a matching jewelry piece to give them a total look.

Keep Items Similarly Weighted

If you have a large cuff bracelet, you want to pair it with a bold statement necklace. If you tried to pair it with a small charm necklace, it would be overpowered by the other piece of jewelry. You end up looking a bit unbalanced. Keep the jewelry pieces of the same weight and you have a more coordinated look.

Use a Unifying Theme

Beach jewelry all has shells and sea motifs. The theme is fun in the sand. Similarly, you might want some jewelry like a mother’s charm bracelet paired up with a locket that has your children’s pictures in them. If you love hearts, you can opt for a hearts on both your bracelets and you necklace. When you use a unifying theme, the look is more put together and can even be a conversational piece.