01/27/2012

Emily Thorne’s Engagement Ring (Revenge)

One of our favorite new shows this season is Revenge on ABC and we were particularly excited for Daniel Grayson’s big proposal. He did not disappoint when he pulled out this massive champagne colored stone in a halo setting. And we can only assume that the red box means Cartier?

Irene Neuwirth Rings

How about a little Friday obsession? We are drooling over these gorgeous pieces from Irene Neuwirth, available at ylang23.com.

01/19/2012

Micro Pave Rings from Vanna K

Raised settings and intricate detailing is hot this year, and Vanna K’s pieces are all about making a statement. Specializing in micro pave, which involves the precise placements of small diamonds, these rings are sparkly and quite unique.

Ring 1, Ring 2, Ring 3, Ring 4

01/17/2012

Show off your Rings Giveaway

Newly engaged?  Just married?  Celebrating five years?  We want to see your rings!  To kick off the New Year, we have partnered with Idojour.com to celebrate your rings and gush over the variety of styles, settings, and rocks on your fingers. We’re picking three lucky winners (selected at random) to win all sorts of wedding day goodies!

The Grand Prize winner will receive:

* A Sondra Roberts feather handbag ($128)

* Lulu of NY classic jeweled straps ($100)

* $50 gift card to Idojour.com

* Stila Shine Lipcolor SPF 20 Tracie ($9)

* Dessy freshwater pearl stud earrings in Tangerine ($16)

2 runners-up will receive:

*  Lulu of NY classic jeweled straps ($100)

How to Enter:

1. Like Idojour on Facebook

2. Upload a picture of your ring to our wall.  Make a fist and point your ring towards the camera (we’re calling it “Ringspotting”)

3. All ring submissions must be posted to the Idojour Facebook wall by 5 PM PST, February 14 to be counted.

4. By participating in this contest, I agree to the official contest rules.

01/12/2012

Engagement Ring Trends for 2012

Last year, our Engagement Ring Trends for 2011 post was one of our most popular ever. We were all about antique and estate rings, stacked rings, gemstones and unique settings. This year, we have 5 new predictions for what we think future brides will be donning…

1. Color Color Color. Last year, we saw a lot of sapphires and rubies and we don’t expect this trend to go away. We saw Tara Reid, Halle Berry and Elizabeth Hurley all receive colored, non-diamond engagement rings. We predict that more girls will opt for more unique gemstones like citrine, amethyst, pink sapphire and smoky topaz. Brown and black diamonds will continue to grow in popularity, especially as they provide a wonderfully unique and cost effective options. Rings L-R 1. Levian Chocolate Diamonds, 2. Diviene, 3. Gemvara.

2. Delicate bands. We have always loved very feminine and delicate engagement rings and are already seeing more girls wearing rings with ultra thin pave bands – just look at all the celebrities sporting them - Britney Spears, Anne Hathaway, Chrissy Teigen and Drew Barrymore. Rings L-R: Natalie K Jewelry, James Allen, Neil Lane

3. Twisted bands. Twisted bands are a beautiful option for brides looking for something a little more ornate and unique. They are fluid, romantic and have a very vintage feel. Rings L-R 1. Simon G, 2. Tacori 3. Michael B.

4. Raised settings: We’re seeing new designs from Tiffany’s to Cartier that are just as much about the setting as they are about the stone. Elaborate, and full of detail, these ‘lofty’ settings lift the center stone adding depth to the entire look.  Rings L-R: Michael B. Jewelry,  Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany, Tacori

5. Illusion settings & patterned diamonds. In 2011 the world was introduced to Twilight’s Bella Swan’s engagement ring, that was filled with tiny brilliant faceted stones and we all fell in love. Skipping the center stone altogether can be a unique and dazzling, not to mention cost effective is a wonderful choice for brides looking for something a little different. Rings L-R 1. Tacori, 2. Solomon Brothers, 3. Gabriel & Co

01/11/2012

Gabriel & Co. Vintage Engagement Rings

Lately we have been drawn to ornate and intricate settings. We love to see the design and craftsmanship that goes into creating these pieces and always have so much fun browsing Gabriel & Co’s bridal collection. These are the kinds of rings where you can afford to work with a slightly lower quality stone in favor of a larger one.

Today we have a few rings from their vintage collection that we absolutely adore…