Although the engagement ring is an important jewelry purchase, one must not forget the two wedding bands that you and your loved one will sport for the rest of your lives. But gone are the days of the plain solid gold bands. These days there are all sorts of designs and metals to choose from. …

If you’re the type to want an engagement ring that reflects your unique personality and style, there are hundreds of engagement rings out there that are guaranteed to set you apart from the rest.

Engagement 101 News Editor Stephanie Taylor is off to Washington D.C. this weekend to attend Ultimate Ring Event 2009 (clever name, eh?). The event, which takes place at I.Gorman’s, will showcase 10 jewelry designers, as well as their eye-popping collections. Expect plenty of footage from the event to surface later on Engagement 101 TV as …