Antique Engagement Rings

How To Spot A Fake Diamond

Admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:08:46 +0000

You have to be very careful when buying used and antique diamond engagement rings because they are so many fakes and counterfeits out there. Unfortunately, the simple truth is that not everyone is going to be honest, and there are always people who are looking to make a quick buck. So be careful. So what can be done? Well, in the video posted below, Corey Harrison from Pawn Stars on the History Channel tells us some of the things to look for when evaluating whether or not a diamond is fake or not. One of the things you will want to look for is imperfections in the diamond. A diamond that it too perfect is likely to be a fake. Perfect diamonds are very, very rare and they are usually only sold at very high end retail stores. Secondly, you will also want to pay attention to the color of the diamond. A diamond without any color at all is going to be suspicious.

These are all things that you are going to have to be on the watch for when buying a diamond. The best thing to do is to visit a store like the one portrayed in Pawn Stars where they are both very knowledgeable and very honest at the same time. It could save you a lot of money and frustration in the long run.

Here is the video of Corey explaining exactly how to spot a fake diamond....

Madonna’s 3 Stone Antique Engagement Ring

Admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:53:56 +0000

When Madonna married British film director Guy Ritchie in Scotland, they went all out antique style. Their wedding was held at the century old Skibo Castle in Scotland. Sadly, the couple divorced after 7 years, but the wedding was remembered. Guy proposed to Madonna with a 5 carat, 3 round stone diamond ring in an Edwardian style by Neil Lane. Madonna’s wedding band was platinum with several small set diamonds. Guy gave her a stunning 19 carat diamond bracelet, as well as diamonds. Around her neck she wore a 37-carat diamond cross, designed by the House of Harry Winston in New York. Finishing off her bridal look, she wore a 1910 Edwardian diamond tiara costing $250,000 which was loaned to her by Asprey & Garrard.

Celebrity Engagement Rings

Admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:13:55 +0000

Fascination with celebrity lifestyles will always capture the publics attention. Not only do they have the money to buy the best, but often feature a lifestyle that can most could only dream about. So what does the most money in the world buy when it comes to engagement rings? Flawless gigantic diamonds. You guessed it right! Big is not always the best when it comes to engagement rings. Rings become unmanageable to wear on a daily basis, and they become a magnet of attention which will make most women uncomfortable. Though we hardly feel sorry for them when they can afford thousands to spend on their wedding rings. One continuing trend is that most celebrities choose antique styles because they often feature delicate designs which make them more glamorous and exquisite to give as a proposal ring. When it comes to choosing antique you are also choosing a one-of-a-kind ring that nobody else has.

Meghan Fox's Engagement Ring

Vanessa Bryant's Engagement Ring

Khloe Kardashian's Engagement Ring

Gisele Bundchen's Diamond Engagement Ring

Ashley Judd's Engagment Ring

Avril Lavigne's Engagement Ring

Heidi's Engagement Ring

Katherine Heigl's Engagement Ring

Heidi Montag's Diamond Ring

Nicole Richie's Engagement Ring

Melania Trump's Diamond Engagement Ring

Eva Longoria's Diamond Engagement Ring

Adriana Lima's Engagement Ring

Adriana Lima's Solitare Engagement Ring

Kelly Ripa Diamond Solitare Engagement Ring

Jennifer Hudson's Diamond Ring

Salma Hayek's Engagement Diamond Ring

Jennifer Garner 4.5 carat cushion cut Diamond Ring

Christina Aguilera's Diamond Engagement Ring

Mandy Moore's Engagement Ring

Jennifer Lopez Blue Diamond Engagement Ring

Marcia Cross's Solitare Engagement Ring

Kanzie Dalton's Diamond Solitare Engagement Ring

Scarlett Johansson's Engagement Ring From Ryan Reynolds

Khloe Kardashian Antique Engagement Ring

Jennifer Love Hewitt Solitare Engagement Ring

Denise Richard's Solitare Diamond Ring from Charlie Sheen

Carmen Electra's 3-4 ct Tiffany Platinum Solitare Engagment Ring

Dita Von Teese's Diamond Solitare Engagment Ring

Shania Twain Engagement Ring

Kate Beckinsale Ring

Danica Patricks Diamond Engagement Ring

Jamie Pressly's Princess Engagement Ring

Rita Wilsons Engagement Ring

Star Jones Diamond Engagement Ring

Katherine Heigl Engagement Ring

Andie McDowell's Engagement Rings

Kathryn Heigl's Diamond Engagment Ring

Jessica Simpson's Engagement Ring

Jessica Simpson's Pear Engagement Ring

Jennifer Lopez's Wedding Set 1st Marriage

Victoria Beckham Emerald Diamond Ring

Alessandra Ambrosio's Engagement Ring

Beyonce Knowles Emerald Cut Diamond Engagment Ring

Beth Ostrosky's Engagement Ring

Nicole Richie's Engagement Ring

Jamie-Lynn DiScala's 6ct 3 stone Emerald Cut Engagement Ring

Melania Trump's Engagement Ring

Eva Longoria Diamond Emerald Cut Engagement Ring

Katie Holmes Diamond Oval Engagement Ring

Reese Witherspoon's Platinum 4 ct Asscher By Neil Lane

Kate Hudson's Engagement Ring

Gwyneth Paltrow's Engagement Ring

Leann Rimes's Cushion Cut Engagement Ring

Alissa Milano Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Nicolette Sheridan's Diamond Cushion Cut Engagement Ring

Catherine Zeta Jones’s Marquise Engagement Ring

Admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:53:37 +0000

Not everyone can afford a 10-carat marquise diamond such as the one Michael Douglas proposed to Catherine Zeta-Jones when he asked her to marry him. What makes their engagement ring different is the marquise setting, which is positioned on its side than length wise. I am sure Catherines engagement ring is not easy to wear, because of the size of the diamond, but Michael sure hit a home run with this glamorous setting! With a smaller size diamond, it would be one of the uniquest settings for a engagement ring. The couple's fairy-tale wedding was held in November of the year 2000 which hosted over 350 guests and cost more than $1.5 million. The famous jewellery designer Fred Leighton, lent to her a Edwardian tiara which also featured delicate marquise-cut diamonds in a curved design.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones Celebrity Engagement Rings

Catherine Zeta-Jones Celebrity Engagement Ring

Catherine Zeta-Jones Michael Douglas Celebrity Engagement Rings

Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas Wedding

Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas Celebrity Wedding

Victorian Wide Wedding Bands

Admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:51:10 +0000

Some of the most comfortable rings to wear are the simple diamond wedding band. For that woman who works with her hands, a solitaire diamond ring might not be practical. The last thing you want is your bride to constantly take her ring off, and just eventually just not wear it totally. A simple diamond band doesn't necessary have to be a simple band, but could be ornate and just as striking as a solitaire ring. For the woman who enjoys the flashy glamour of a diamond ring, but just can't wear it daily, a Victorian band may be the perfect choice. Antique diamond bands have been surprisingly exceptionally priced, many at only 300 dollars such as the one featured to the left. Victorian jewelry is known for its exquisite ornate detail, often having laborious pave diamond settings or detailed filigree designs. Bulky diamond solitaire rings are not what every girl dreams about, as there are so many options that you could present to your bride-to-be.

Victorian Inspired 2.62ct RoseAntique Cut Diamond Band Seller Victorian Jewelery

Antique Diamond Filigree Platinum 3.00ct Band Ring Ebay Seller Dover Jewelery

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ROSE CUT DIAMOND RING BAND Seller Real Victorian Jewels

Antique Victorian Diamond Engagement Ring Band Seller Real Victorian Jewels

LOVELY 14KT GOLD DIAMOND EMERALD VICTORIAN BAND RING NR Seller Antique Rose Lover

Estate Deco Design Wedding Band 1.86CTS Seller Janiwani03

PLATINUM DIAMOND ESTATE ETERNITY Art Deco RING BAND Seller Bijou terie

Antique Estate 6.3 Carat Diamond Ring 18k Edwardian Engagement Ring Wedding Band

Victorian Inspired !!!! 4.40ctw Polki & Diamond Band Seller Sk Jewels

Antique Filigree Engagement Rings

Admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:28:06 +0000

Filigree diamond engagement rings are some of the most intricate and exhaustive designs for jewelers to create, but the most rewarding to look at for a lifetime. The filigree pattern suggests a lace pattern that has been a popular french decoration from 1660 to the modern day, and was most popular during the Art Deco period of the 1920's and 1930's. The complicated embellished detail of the filigree has made it a time-honored choice of engagement rings to present to a woman even up to our present modern day. Check out the most stunning rings found on ebay for less....~

Antique Deco Diamond 14k Gold Filigree Engagement Ring Seller Sartoribros

Antique 2.70ct Diamond Engagement Emerald Platinum Filigree Ring Seller Old Treasures333

1.02 CT.DIAMOND FILIGREE ENGRAVE LADIES DIAMOND RING Seller Leons Jewelry

Antique Filigree Sterling Silver Ring Blue Zircon sz 9 Seller Filigree Jewelry

ART DECO 1.8C DIAMOND RUBY FILIGREE ENGAGEMENT RING 18K Seller Adina

ART DECO 1.8C DIAMOND RUBY FILIGREE ENGAGEMENT RING 18K Seller Adina

ART DECO 1.8C DIAMOND RUBY FILIGREE ENGAGEMENT RING 18K Seller Adina

Antique Platinum Colombia Emerald Diamond Filigree Ring Seller Burgin

ANTIQUE OLD DIAMOND 14K W GOLD FILIGREE ENGAGEMENT RING Seller Italian Design Jewelers
Antique European Diamond French Sapphire Filigree Ring Seller Burgin

STUNNING ANTIQUE DECO FILIGREE 14K FANTASY CITRINE RING Seller Jkrantz

Antique DECO Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Ring 14KWG Seller Burgin

ANTIQUE 18K WG FILIGREE RING FINEST AQUAMARINE DIAMONDS

Antique Platinum 1.27ct European Diamond Filigree Ring Seller Burgin

LDS ANTIQUE FILIGREE PLATINUM DIAMOND RING 1920'S Ebay Seller Lepetitjewelryandwatches

Antique 18KWG Sapphire Filigree Ring Semimount Mounting Seller Burgin

Antique 1.05ct Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring Seller Old Treasures 333

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert ~ One Of The Greatest Love Stories Of All Time

Admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:55:25 +0000

There is more to Queen Victoria than an old woman in black gothic gowns, but a long forgotten but true exciting love story. The Victorian era was coined after Queen Victoria's reign from June 1837 until her death on the 22nd of January 1901. An interview with Sarah Ferguson on Good Morning America sparked my interest in Queen Victoria, as Sarah was asked details about her divorce from Prince Andrew. Sarah Ferguson was asked if she had any regrets, and she explained her one big regret was how she didn't fight for her marriage like Queen Victoria did for hers. It captured my interest in Victoria as it was said that she was a passionate woman who loved and adored her husband. Adored? Victoria's marriage was pre-arranged, but yet she fell head over heals for the man who was picked out in advance for her. Prince Albert of Germany, swept Victoria off her feet, as she had an instantaneous attraction to Albert, whom she described as "extremely handsome ... he has a beautiful nose and a very sweet mouth" She wrote to her uncle Leopold thanking him "for the prospect of great happiness you have contributed to give me in the person of dear Albert. "He possesses every quality that can be desired to make me perfectly happy."

In 1840, the 20 year old Victoria married Prince Albert as she recounts their passionate wedding night "It was a gratifying and bewildering experience. I never, never spent such an evening. His excessive love and affection gave me feelings of heavenly love and happiness. He clasped me in his arms and we kissed each other again and again."

The young Queen Victoria relied heavily on her husband's advice and he became a great influence in Victoria's decisions while he reigned as Queen. It was said she was most involved in political and royal duties while he was still alive, than when he was dead as though he provided that spark she needed to be the best she could be. She admired him and was completely devoted to him, and did nothing without her husband's approval.

Prince Albert became known and admired for his honesty, diligence, and his devotion to his family. During their marriage they had 9 children, whom she was also playfully added got involved in their love making. "She enjoyed the physical side of their relationship - but rarely the consequences. At one point, she had nine children under 15 and deeply resented the physical and emotional repercussions of child-bearing, because pregnancy and babies got in the way of sex." Even though it was rumoured they had a great sex life, it remained in their marriage.

In 1861 Prince Albert died and Victoria was utterly devastated. She would not show her face in public for three full years. Victoria ruled for 63 years and adored Albert so much that she refused to wear anything but black to show her mourning for her husband, which she did for 40 years.

The love story such as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert can be anyone's love story. Love is a choice, and is something worth fighting for such as Sarah Sarah Ferguson regretfully speaks about. Fighting for your marriage is not for when things go wrong, but a choice every day. Truly loving can be shown through serving your husband or wife and putting their needs first and sacrificing your own. Building that love in your marriage can be attained by guarding it. Turning your head at the seductive draws of the world, and not allowing anyone to come between you and yours. Guarding your love is being aware of temptations. Albert, knew these basic principles when he obviously introduced a strict dress in court and made a point of straitlaced behavior.

Even though Queen Victoria ruled a nation, she sumbitted to her husband, showing the love and respect of building up the very man that lead her every day. Victoria and Albert knew the secret of marriage which is simply given in Ephesians 5:21-33 and 1 Peter 3:1-7, and their passion and love and success was a testimony to that secret.

Emily Blunt, who plays Victoria, in 'The Young Victoria' as saying "They really were made for each other and he was her greatest achievement in many ways. He loved her selflessly and wanted her to be the best version of herself that she could be."

The Young Victoria [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Great Britain ]