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Jul 16 2008
Titanium. The name alone brings to mind images of strength and durability. What better symbol for the devotion and commitment of a wedding band could there be?
Jewelry designers are always looking for something new, something different. After thousands of years and billions of rings made, this might seem an impossible task. Yet, the endless ingenuity [...]
Jul 13 2008
Even a wedding ring can exhibit both beauty and function. Function? Well, it’s not a good idea to use your wedding band to twist off bolts, that’s true. But a symbol of love and commitment definitely has a function, a purpose in our lives.
Both those attributes are excellently served by a band composed of two [...]
Jul 10 2008
Judging a ring is to a large degree, admittedly, a subjective affair. You either like the look or you don’t. But when adding in factors of cost, durability and the like, it’s helpful to be aware of some objective criteria used by the pros.
WEIGHT
Gold is measured in karats (not carats). It’s a measure not of [...]
Jul 07 2008
Is anything more elegant than diamond wedding bands? It’s hard to conceive. For generations, no centuries, this gem has been at the pinnacle of symbols for strength, durability and sheer beauty. Nothing reflects light the way a diamond does. Nothing says devotion and long-lasting commitment as strongly. Nothing else says: nothing less will do.
Picture in [...]
Jul 04 2008
Classic. Ah…. Even the sound brings to mind images of ultimate style, long-lasting value and outstanding beauty. Classic wedding bands are aptly named.
Fashion can be fickle. What is stylish today may look foolish a few years later. Remember your hair style in high school? Right, better to forget. But a classic, by definition, never goes [...]
Jul 01 2008
Many couples want to renew their wedding vows after a year, five years or fifty. The symbolic gesture is a way of bringing up to the present that initial commitment.
That choice demonstrates renewed devotion to a relationship that has endured the inevitable ups and downs of any marriage. That achievement deserves the finest possible object. [...]
Good news for brides inspired by Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, classic is back. Fabrics, silhouettes and accessories borrowed from the 1940s through 1960s offer brides the opportunity to start with the basics and enhance them with luxurious finishing touches.
The Dress
Eschewing large, modern swags of fabrics, designers are embracing the hourglass figure. Waists are nipped [...]
From flowers to guest lists, engaged couples spend months planning the perfect wedding. After the vows are said and the reception is complete, most newlyweds are ready to relax. But there are several steps newlyweds should take before their happily ever after can begin.
“Settling into life as a married couple takes some work,” says Lindsey [...]
Money can be a complicated aspect of marriage, especially when it comes to merging finances. Finding a system that works for both individuals can help couples achieve financial harmony.
“Figuring out a fair and comfortable way to share responsibilities and expenses can be challenging,” says Sam Goller, award-winning author of “Yes, You Can… Achieve Financial Harmony” [...]
There are a million things to think about when you begin planning a wedding. There are the big things like booking the reception site, the church, the DJ, and, of course, finding the dress. But once those are out of the way, there are little details to think about, such as a theme, the flowers, [...]
This spring, it will be difficult to tell if a bride is walking down the aisle or making her way down the red carpet. After a year-long love affair with the boxy trapeze dress, designers are emphasizing the waist and adding elegant details.
“This focus on the feminine calls for glamorous bridal jewelry fit for a [...]
