Diamond Engagement Rings Specialist

In Longford, Ireland, there was a lot of heartbreak for Maria who had lost her precious platinum engagement ring. In desperation, she appealed to all the readers of the Longford Leader, pleading with anyone who might have found the ring to return it. She got a number of calls - and of course, one of them had her ring.

Maria is amazed that there are so many honest people out there and she feels that now, she and her fiancé can breathe a sigh of relief and carry on planning for their wedding. The couple is hoping to get married in the second week of October in Tenerife and finding this ring will put a special joy into the wedding.

In a town in Pennsylvania, USA, a man found a 3-carat diamond ring in the parking lot of a store two years ago. He couldn’t find out who had lost the diamond ring but that didn’t stop him from looking. Finally, he recently found the owner when she answered his ad in the newspaper. The man had gone to the police and told them that he just couldn’t give up the search because someone was sure to be feeling the loss of a ring so valuable.

Then, this lady answered the ad that the police helped put out and she described the diamond ring perfectly. She had taken off the diamond ring which was an engagement ring because she didn’t want to show it off because it was so valuable. It must have fallen off somehow. Now there will have to be all that work because she had already claimed for insurance on that ring. It was a ring with a single diamond set in platinum.

This season’s show The Bachelor, a reality show where for 14 weeks, one man’s heart has to be won by one among 24 young women, came to an end with the bachelor, Jake Pavelka choosing Vienna Girardi as his bride. He dated all of them during this time and finally made up his mind about who he wanted by his side.

The engagement ring he presented her was a Neil Lane one with diamonds weighing 2.7 carats. There were seventy diamonds surrounding a 2 carat centre diamond and it was set in platinum. Neil Lane is very popular with Hollywood stars and there are many of his jewellery designs that can be seen on the red carpet. This one was short listed from six of his designs.

A platinum and diamond ring was stolen from a jeweller in Crowthorne and it was valued at over £3,000. The staff at the store said that two men walked in to look at jewellery, created some amount of confusion which distracted the staff and made off with the ring. One said he wanted to look at bracelets for a present for Valentine’s Day while the second said he wanted something to give his girlfriend as her birthday was coming up. Then he corrected himself and said he was thinking of getting engaged.

The staff was so confused that they didn’t realise when the two of them walked out without buying anything that they had taken the ring. They only realised it when they saw the empty ring pad where the platinum trilogy ring had been. Quite a change from burglars entering stores and robbing at gunpoint.

They were engaged sixty years ago and then they lost touch and though both loved each other, fate kept them apart. They both married others but never forgot each other. Till one day, 60 years later, they got in touch with each other over the Internet, reconnected and got married.

Then tragedy struck this romantic old couple in America. When she came back to her hometown to pack and move in with him in Los Angeles, he disappeared without a trace. Till now, his body has not been found. While she suspects foul play because he was well off, his children say that maybe he just went away because he felt shocked by what he had done on an impulse. For her, it’s a double tragedy as she sits waiting for news of him – wearing her new white gold wedding ring and her 60 year old platinum diamond engagement ring which has never left her possession.

With the wedding ring increasingly becoming a status symbol, the credo of the celebs today seems to be: “the more expensive the better.” And the jewellers are more than happy, because when a celebrity, who sets the fashion trend, buys from them it practically amounts to endorsing the jeweller’s design, which enhances their own status in turn.Coloured diamonds are rare and as a result a wedding ring studded with one tends to be more expensive than the ones with colourless diamonds. Pink and blue diamonds are the rarest and therefore the wedding rings which have them are also the costliest, running from $30,000 per carat up to $200,000 per carat.Using platinum instead of gold in the wedding ring increases its price even more, for it is not only the sturdiest metal, but also holds its lustre much longer than gold. A lady is likely to wear her wedding ring for decades, and that’s why platinum is becoming popular.

Factors That Make Wedding Rings Expensive

The material used: The metal that is used is a major factor contributing to the cost of the ring. The amount of platinum, gold, titanium, silver, etc. used make the ring more, or less, expensive.
The design: The more intricate the design work of the wedding ring, the more expensive it is going to be. People will pay more for the intricacy and exclusivity of the design.
Precious stones: The gemstones, birthstones, diamonds used in wedding rings contribute much to its price.

Wedding rings are for both men and women. When wedding rings are worn by both the partners it symbolizes the bond that two special people share, a bond that is strong, endless and enduring that keeps them connected even when they are apart. Wedding rings are available in a variety of designs and sizes to match the male persona. Wedding rings are the most common piece of jewellery worn by men. Designers of wedding rings today have a variety of patterns, precious metals and stones that one can choose from other than the traditional gold bands. Not all men getting married may want a wedding ring not all men are used to wearing a ring. So for men who are unsure of wearing a ring, buying an inexpensive ring and wearing it for a week or so would help. This may feel strange at first, but will get comfortable and more natural as the weeks go by. When worn as part of a pair, a wedding ring symbolizes the bond of love that two people share.

Choosing Men’s Wedding Rings

If men consider jewellery as a girl’s thing, it’s time to do a rethink. The ring you wear does not have to look feminine. Most wedding rings that are designed for men are simple bands that are available in different sizes and metals and need never be confused with jewellery worn by women. There are wedding rings with diamonds especially designed for men and are very comfortable. Choose a ring that complements your hand. Durability is an important aspect that must be considered while choosing men’s wedding ring. You may choose from high quality gold or platinum, or even very masculine metals like titanium or tungsten. A band with rounded edges or arched surfaces will be more comfortable and not cut into your skin.

There is a lot of platinum in the air in Los Angeles, USA, what with the awards season having begun. Also seen flashing on women’s hands are diamond rings. There’s plenty of dazzle that one can expect, going by one of the shows that have kicked off the celebrations, the 2010 People’s Choice Awards.

Diamonds glittered and there were stars like Queen Latifah, Mary Blige, Niecy Nash and Ginnifer Goodwin. Does it look like platinum is going to be the metal of the year? Sandra Bullock however, was seen in yellow gold and diamonds so maybe there will be other metals on the fashion scene as well.

What else for an eternal wedding ring? Platinum is considered one of the most indestructible and highly resistant metals known to man. That makes it perfect for a wedding ring. Unlike gold which has been used for thousands of years, platinum came to be known after the South American conquest. The Spanish found a platinum-silver alloy used by the natives in Ecuador. Platinum is thirty times rarer than gold and much more expensive. King Louis of France on being acquainted with the metal declared that it was the only known metal that was fit for a king. Platinum is a much harder metal for setting gems. Indestructible platinum is widely used in watches as it does not wear out nor does it tarnish. It is also heavily used in many industrial applications, including auto emission control devices. Platinum has been found to have anti-cancer properties and is found in cancer drugs.

Platinum Wedding Rings: The New Trend

Wedding rings have come a long way from the old, simple, gold wedding bands of yore. Platinum, with its eternal, strong, qualities and soft sheen has begun to replace gold for wedding rings. It is a great metal for setting precious stones as it accents the brilliance of the stone, blending with it, allowing the gem to sparkle and delight without distraction. Platinum wedding rings, whether bevelled, designed, flat or with small diamonds are becoming the in thing with many today. Platinum wedding rings outweigh gold due to the atomic weight, giving the user a special solid feeling when worn. Since platinum is more durable than gold - what more than platinum wedding rings to seal that marriage vow forever?

Right through the festive season until a bit into the new year, sales of wedding rings peak – and this is happening this year too in spite of the downturn that we are witnessing in the world’s most developed economies. It wasn’t very clear to the jewellery industry just how the market would go this year but against all odds, engagement ring and wedding ring sales went up.

What is even more surprising is that platinum seems to be the metal of choice in most cases so it looks like people will go for the best even in bad times, when it comes to things that matter. Why is this so? Could it be that when it comes to love, there’s no time like Christmas to make it overflow? Or is it just the relaxing during the holiday season that turns people’s thoughts to love? What ever the reason, some lucky women might just find a Christmas gift which, when opened, could contain a diamond ring – and maybe they should not really be too surprised!

That’s the latest in engagement ring and wedding ring designs and it looks like it’s a trend that more and more are following. Today, there are a number of jewellers all over the world offering a range of beautiful filigree sets of engagement ring with solitaires and wedding rings. In fact, maybe men should take a hint and start looking at these so there’s a sure chance of the girl saying ‘Yes’!

What is it about filigree work that is so beautiful? It is lacy, it is delicate, it is timeless, it is feminine. There’s a touch of the artistic and the elegant about it too. Maybe it’s a combination of all these qualities that makes it so appealing and the designs the rings come in today are exquisite. You can get filigree work for engagement and wedding rings in yellow gold, white gold and platinum. Of course, if you can afford it, there’s nothing better than a genuine filigree antique ring with diamonds.