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Diamond Settings
A 10.92 carat (ct) oval diamond engagement ring accented with fancy pink and white melee set in 18K rose gold and platinum
  • Diamond Buying Guides , Diamond Settings , Diamond Shapes

The Allure of an Oval Diamond

May 23, 2017
An oval diamond has an elongated round shape that evokes an understated elegance, but with a difference. When it is …
  • Diamond Settings

Engagement Ring Settings to Make Your Diamond Look Bigger

April 18, 2017
Engagement ring settings should be both beautiful and practical. A setting defines your ring style, adds drama to the diamond …
Melee diamond and center stone engagement ring
  • Diamond Costs/Pricing , Diamond Settings

Melee Diamonds: Tiny Diamonds, Big Impact

April 11, 2017
Look at a beautiful engagement ring and you might see small diamonds, called melee diamonds (pronounced meh-lee), that accent the …
Princess cut engagement ring with scroll engraving, milgrain edging and filigree
  • Diamond Buying Guides , Diamond Cut , Diamond Settings

The Princess Cut Engagement Ring — A Modern Take on Tradition

March 14, 2017
Princess cut engagement rings are relative newcomers on the diamond engagement ring scene. They’ve gained popularity for their breathtaking brilliance …
Contemporary engagement ring
  • Diamond Settings , Diamond Shapes , Jewelry Design

Edwardian Engagement Rings: How to Get the Look

November 08, 2016
Once worn by the English aristocracy, Edwardian jewelry is a look that’s popular with today’s brides-to-be. Antique Edwardian engagement rings …
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