We are excited to announce our first Instagram Contest: Propose to Him! Tired of waiting? New game, new rules! Ladies, if you were going to propose to your man, just like our reader Katt did, how would you do it? Let us know through Instagram by posting a video explaining how you will declare your love …

Platinum is a great choice for your engagement ring or wedding band, a naturally white metal, it will never fade or change color. Typically 95% pure, platinum is one of the purest precious metals and therefore ideal for those with sensitive skin. Platinum’s strength and durability also makes it the most secure setting for diamonds …

For brides seeking soft elegance, Sylvie has created a collection of floral-inspired engagement rings. The floral designs boast petal and leaf-shaped halos which accentuate the center stones.

Something was definitely up: each day of the week prior to the proposal, she had received a note from Dave and a small token of his love! So when she showed up on Friday at work and realized her scheduled have been cleared and a chauffeur was waiting for her, she was shaking, nervous and excited for what the day would bring. Here is how this very special “Proposal Friday” happened.

Heather and I began our adventure ring shopping about 3 months ago. Living 2,340 miles apart, we began our search online.

Color engagement rings are very trendy this year. In the spirit of the holidays, here is a selection of 8 green and red engagement rings!

It’s been a really funky year with lots of exciting new engagement ring trends. Engagement rings, boring no more! Why? Because women now help their men chose bolder and unique rings .

Thank you to all the Engagement 101 Fans who voted for their favorite rings of the year!

Nominations for the 2012 Bridal Jewelry Awards were made possible by the Jewelry Awards committee who had the hard task of narrowing down hundreds of selections to just eight per category.

Here are the winners:

For this holiday season, Sylvie Levine, creator of the Sylvie Collection, shared with us four fine jewelry gift ideas. Enjoy! Earrings are a great idea if you are unsure of what to gift since the giver will not have to fret over finger or wrist size. We love these crystal quartz earrings because they match every outfit, look great …

Ahhhh the holidays: The festivities, the food, the family celebrations and of course the fabulous gift shopping! Fine jewelry is arguable the most sentimental gift that one can give to show love and adoration.