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The Carat ConundrumPhoto Courtesy of Getty ImagesOkay, before we even get started please note that we are not trying to be mean. Nonetheless, we are certainly one of the first bridal bloggers {well, media in general} to call this out...there is NO way that Kate Middleton's sapphire engagment ring stone is 18 carats. Every major media outlet from USA Today to MSNBC has reported that Kate's sapphire stunner is that size {much larger than we think it is}.Let's take a closer look, shall we? According to reports, Beyonce Knowles has an 18-carat diamond engagement ring from her husband, Jay-Z. In addi...
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CARAT*'s Rocktails CollectionThe latest stunning collection from CARAT* mixes rock and roll glamour with cocktail party chic. By mixing this concept with the sweet elegance of CARAT’s opulent Cocktail Collection, the luxury fashion jewellery presents their most exciting collection yet, Rocktails. With gorgeous colours such as aquamarine, topaz, amethyst, citrine, champagne quartz and bubble gum pink tourmaline CARAT*'s Rocktails collection of hand crafted rings and earrings will suit any occasion. Visit CARAT*Have a lovely day!… Anna ...
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The 2-Carat CupDon’t you just love super creative companies that make gifting so fun? I can’t wait for my next friend to announce their engagement, because I’ve already discovered the perfect congratulations gift! This 2-carat cup is just the cutest thing ever - with a handle that looks like a sparkly diamond ring and adorable packaging that looks like an oversize ring box - all you see is the ring when the box is first opened up! Available at shopmodi.com for $16 each. ...
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With This 4-Carat Ring
So today was my first day back at Brides.com and I learned about a recent poll on the Wedded Bits blog based on the Millionaire Matchmaker's recent engagement. The new bride-to-be told Us magazine that she has a rule regarding engagement rings: The carat size of the diamond received should go up a full carat for every year the couple dates.Now I'm not writing this post to comment on this "rule" but to talk about engagement rings in general.Assuming that some of you are still waiting to get engaged - I know I started dreaming and planning my wedding before the ring was actually on my finger...
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Eight Carats Not Enough?I’m sure everyone here wishes the greatest possible joy to tennis star Maria Sharapova and her fiance, basketball player Sasha Vujicic. I know I do. I wish that to all couples in love. And I certainly hope that she loves the purportedly eight-carat diamond ring she’s been sporting in honor of the engagement. Now, with that out of the way, I clearly need to send a copy of Miss Manners to writer Chris Chase for penning this ‘whimsical’ piece on how Mr. Vujacic has cheaped out on the ring by not spending Chase’s estimate of Vujacic’s two-month salary. Chase estimates that two months ...
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Eye Candy: 24-Carat DelightCupcakes are perfect for weddings. Not only are they are cute and delicious, but we love the idea of dressing up every place setting with a sweet surprise. In fact, I especially love the idea of sharing with your guests these decadent desserts covered in 24-carat gold. Even if your guests don’t indulge themselves, these treats are a stunning way to dress up your tables. Eye Candy: 24-Carat Delight...
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The Question: Are Women Losing Out On ‘Precious Carats?’
Sometimes the public relations e-mails I get really raise my hackles, particularly when the companies advertising therein are trying to convince me (and thereby you) that their product or service is necessary to matrimonial or marital happiness. For example, I recently received an e-mail with this subject line: Is the recession costing women carats? Here is the FiLife poll doing the asking, where the actual question is “How many weeks’ salary is appropriate to spend on an engagement ring?”: The more traditional seven to nine weeks is winning out over three to five weeks, but just barely...
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Mark Walhberg proposes with a five-carat stunnerFiled under: Engagement, Celebrity RelationshipsMark Walhberg has come a long way from his days in Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch -- he's become an established leading actor, a devoted father, and he's now engaged to the mother of his two children.Walhberg proposed to longtime love and model Rhea Durham with a five-carat ring, reportedly worth an estimated $150,000. The couple has two children -- Ella, age three, and Michael, age one.Those of you still reminiscing about the days when Walhberg used to strip down to his Calvins onstage and hoping he'll return to modeling underwear can give up al...
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Reese Witherspoon's Stunning 4-Carat Engagement RingFiled under: Jewelry & Accessories X17online.com Jim Toth proposed to Reese Witherspoon with a 4-carat Ashoka diamond engagement ring set on a pavé diamond and platinum band -- similar to the style of the one shown here. Celebrity Engagement Rings: Star Looks for Less Eve Goldberg, co-owner of William Goldberg Diamond Corporation, which designed the custom engagement ring, told People, "In the past year, the retro look in diamonds has been very popular. It's a very elegant cut and it has an old feel to it." Engagement Rings: Glamorous Settings An Ashoka diamond is very rare. Less tha...
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Do her carats and baguettes make you nauseous?Filed under: Negotiating Speed BumpsAre any of your girlfriends also planning their wedding? If so, how's that going? It seems that the parallel planning of such a big event can either bring you closer to your girlfriend in a "we're going crazy at the same time" way, or it can create an uncomfortable, competitive, jealousy-ridden rift between you so that just the sight of her abundant diamond ring makes you sick. At These Little Moments, guest writer Clink writes about the best and worst of times planning a wedding alongside friends who are doing the same. If you're feeling the rift, take a bi...
