Peony Inspired ArtCarved Limited Edition Engagement Ring

Named “Flora” after the goddess of flowers, inspired by the Peony flower, one of the most majestic and lush flowers in the world with seasonal blooms that are treasured by many, the 2012 Limited Edition ArtCarved engagement ring features a 1ct. center stone with another ¾ ct. in side stones.  Available in 18K, 14K, Platinum and Palladium, the Limited Edition package includes five sister style engagement rings and matching diamond wedding bands, all meticulously set with 60/60 cut diamonds to maximize their intensity and brilliance.

A proposal on Pandora?

There have been many geeky ways to propose thanks to technology. There was the Twitter proposal, many Facebook proposals and even a Google Maps and StumbleUpon proposal.

Last month, a young man entered uncharted territory by pulling off the first ever proposal through Pandora.

You know those annoying little ads that play every couple of songs? Yup, he had a recording ad proposing to his girlfriend on live streaming radio. Originally she thought it was a joke, but when she realized it was a true proposal, she said yes!

A very unique proposal indeed, but the gent gets definite points for creativity. With so much developing with technology these days, there’s no end to how a guy can propose.

My only question now is…how come no one has proposed via Pinterest yet?

What do you think? Are Internet proposals cool or lame?

Nikki

Miley Cyrus Engagement Ring

Former Disney star, Miley Cyrus is no longer the young Hanna Montana. The Hunger Games actor, Liam Hemsworth proposed to Miley with 3.5 carat Neil Lane engagement ring. The two love birds met on the set of their 2010 movie The Last Song, and rumors are they may be a baby on the way!

Miley Cyrus’ engagement ring is handcrafted in 18-karat gold with intricately carved diamond floral motifs in an art nouveau pattern. It features a very unique center stone, an antique dating back to the late 19th century.

“It was hand-cut around 1880 or 1890 and it’s unique and in its original form,” Lane says according to People magazine.“At that time no two diamonds were alike, as they were all hand-cut, so it’s fascinating to look at because it hasn’t been re-cut to look contemporary over the years. I find that really romantic.”

Photo via People

How would you announce your engagement?

Ahhh….you’ve got the ring and now you want to shout it from the mountaintops! Who can blame you? This is a very exciting time and all your loved ones are dying to know!

So how can you announce your engagement? Are you coy about it or do you send out a huge notice that is flashy? Originally, we didn’t want to announce our engagement to the world until we had called a number of people to tell personally. Then, when we announced it publicly online, we simply put up a picture of me jumping in the air when he proposed. A few people got the hint and it spread like wildfire.

Yeah…not too exciting. BUT this couple sure has it going on. Check out this crazy, adorable, and tastefully dorky video announcing this couple’s engagement.

What do you think? Is this dorky or completely cute? Would you announce your engagement via video?

Nikki

Wrapping up our jewelry week diaries with more…color engagement rings

We are wrapping up our daily diaries from Vegas jewelry week with more burst of colors ( a strong trend this season) and some gorgeous white diamond pieces. Stay tuned for more rings and trends in the upcoming weeks. This was just the beginning! We love this Armadani vintage emerald ring.

Proposing during the summer

School’s out for summer! Well, even if you’re out of school, no one can deny that the summer season has a wonderful quality about it. It’s beautiful, it’s fun, and it’s the perfect time for love! Here are some tips to make sure your summer proposal doesn’t end in disaster.

1) Avoid  mid-day hours.
The sun is brightest during this time. Do you really want your bride dying in the heat and blinded by the sun as your get down on one knee? Probably not. Shoot for early morning or later in the afternoon/evening.

2) If you do go out, slather her with sunscreen.
Nothing is less romantic than a sunburn. So, if you’re planning taking her for a summer hike, picnic or beach trip before the proposal, please slather your honey with some sunscreen. She’ll think you’re sweet for watching out for her AND she won’t have a sunburn to remember the proposal by.

3) Get good bug spray.
The summer is also prone to bugs. Romantic hikes and picnics are fabulous, as long as the mosquitos don’t make a feast out of the two of you. Pick out a good bug spray far in advance so you know it won’t smell gross and disgust her. Again, she’ll think you’re sexy for thinking ahead.

4) Watch out for water and sand.
If you propose on the beach or in a boat, be VERY careful not to drop the ring. It’s best to propose with the ring in the box during these scenarios. Then, when you do put the ring on her, make sure YOU do it (not the shaking/excited bride-to-be) and you are SUPER careful. Trust us…nothing ruins a proposal more than having to take a metal detecter to the beach later.

Nikki

Rose gold, fancy shapes at JCK. A bridal jewelry bonanza.

After breakfast in Pandora’s suite  and discovering their edgy new customizable pieces, we tried to grab as many new pieces as we could. Yeah, we pretended for a day that we had a billion dollar budget . Here is today’s loot.

Color and funky engagement rings rule the day

While we started taping exclusive footage for Engagement 101 TV, it was our pleasure today to discover new collections at the Couture show. Lots of color and unique designs caught our eye. Here are our favorites. Starting with Megan Thorne.

 

 

Some things blue and lots of unique wedding bands

Today we focused on wedding bands and found a few blue notes along the way. Whether you like plain bands or some bling, you will be happy with today’s finds. They rock! Starting with those two matching bands from Christian Bauer.

Blooms and color at Luxury Las Vegas

Just out of the plane, we were welcome by a bouquet of beautiful rings at the Luxury show at Mandalay Bay hosted by JCK. Let’s start this jewelry week with flowers and amazing shades.Starting with this beautiful tanzanite from Supreme Jewelry.