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5 minute engagement ring shopping guide

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Shape Shape selection is the most personalized part of selecting a diamond.  Other people won’t know the diamond’s exact grades for color, clarity, cut, or its certification or cost—unless you tell them—but most people recognize shapes. Over 75% of diamonds are the standard round brilliant shape and it’s the shape with the most sparkle, but … Read more

Diamond certification and grading reports

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A diamond’s certificate represents a third-party’s evaluation of the diamond’s condition on a specific date. It should tell you: The inspection date Shape Cut style Diamond measurements (length, width, and height) Carat weight Color grade Clarity grade Additional information the diamond graders found It might also include: Cut grade Fluorescence Finish’s polish Finish’s symmetry Comments … Read more

50th wedding anniversary gift ideas: gold anniversary

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While the 50th wedding anniversary is the golden jubilee, not everyone can afford—or wants—to swath in gold the couple celebrating their 50 years together. Here are some other suggestions for 50th wedding anniversary gifts, geared towards the couple’s interests. 50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Travelers Rent an RV and help the couple plan a trip … Read more

Anniversary gifts

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While there are traditional categories of anniversary presents associated with specific anniversaries, it is rarely followed by all but the most traditional of families. Whether a person’s anniversary present fits the traditional gift category or not is not nearly as important as the love that is shown by the gift’s selection. If a couple is … Read more

engagement gifts

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An invitation to a party should not be considered a solicitation for a gift by any participant—the host, guests of honor, or other guests. People have been invited to share in a celebration. The gifts they bring are happiness and good wishes for the engaged couple. If they feel moved to express those feelings with … Read more

the Difference between engagement rings and wedding rings

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Timing An engagement ring is traditionally given at the time of, or soon after the acceptance of, a wedding proposal. Wedding rings are exchanged at the wedding ceremony and worn starting at that time. Who Wears It In the United States, traditionally women receive engagement rings. Some couples prefer for both—or neither—person to wear engagement … Read more

History of engagement rings

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The earliest mention of wedding rings is found with the ancient Egyptians, about 4800 years ago. In ancient Rome, a woman’s acceptance of a wedding ring was a legally binding agreement to be linked to her betrothed. Rings were often made of iron, a sign of strength. In the 12th century, Pope Innocent the Third … Read more

Who owns an engagement ring in a breakup?

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A couple becomes engaged very simply. One proposes to the other; the second person accepts. They are officially engaged. They do not need to sign any documents, have their engagement notarized or entered into some court record, or even exchange gifts. If they do exchange some sort of present, in the United States, 75% of … Read more