Metal Guide

White gold:

White gold is a sought after precious metal for engagement rings, both due to its beauty and because it is a less expensive alternative to platinum. This precious metal is beloved for its gleaming white finish that makes diamonds truly dazzle. White gold is the most popular precious metal for engagement ring settings because it beautifully complements the shiny white sparkle of a center diamond. White gold is available up to 21 karats. Most engagement rings are 14k or 18k. This gorgeous precious metal looks lovely against any colored gemstones. White gold bridal jewelry is increasingly popular now days.

Platinum:

The everlasting popularity of platinum is due to its purity, color, strength and prestige. As gorgeous as platinum is, it's not all about looks. Many of us veer towards this metal because of its hardness and resistance to tarnishing, making it a practical and glamorous metal for everyday jewelry. Platinum is a great choice for engagement rings and wedding bands as well because it won’t change its color or fade. It’s incredible density and weight make it more durable than other metals and provides assurance in value. Platinum holds precious stones firmly and securely. But, platinum does not wear away and decrease its volume, unlike other metals. Over time, platinum develops a natural patina that many people prefer over a higher polished appearance. Platinum is the rarest and most expensive of the popular precious metals.

Yellow Gold:

 

Yellow Gold is known for its beauty and versatility, gold is the classic setting for most jewelry. Unlike some metals, gold retains a beautiful luster. The 'original' gold, and many still feel the best, is yellow gold, normally an alloy including silver, copper and zinc to strengthen the metal and enhance the yellow sheen. It is the metal of choice of traditionalists, by people preferring the warmer color with their skin tone, and for its contrast with precious stones and other metals. Gold is historically the most popular choice for wedding bands and other jewelry.

Rose Gold:

Rose gold, also known as pink or red gold, was very popular in Russia at the beginning of the 19th Century.  It is a gold and copper alloy that is increasing in popularity now as well and is commonly used for rings, pendants and bracelets amongst other jewelry pieces.  The difference between red, rose, and pink gold is the copper content.  With higher copper content, the red coloration grows stronger.  Pink gold has the least amount of copper and subsequently the lowest amount of coloration in the gold; this is followed by rose gold and then red gold with the highest copper content.  The most common karat of rose gold is 14k, but it can go up to 22k which is also known as crown gold.

July Birthstone

"The gleaming Ruby should adorn,
All those who in July are born,
For thus they'll be exempt and free,
From lover's doubts and anxiety."

Ruby represents the sun which is heart of our universe as well as of human persona. They arouse the senses, stir the imagination, and are said to guarantee health, wisdom, wealth and its intense red color is said to bring success in love. There’s no better way to demonstrate your love than by giving a ruby.

On wearing it renders a bold & courageous persona to the person. It’s a variety of the gems species corundum. It is harder than any natural gemstone except diamond, which means it’s durable enough for everyday wear. Fine-quality ruby is extremely rare, and the color of the gem is most important to its value. 

The most priced color is a medium or medium dark vivid red or slightly purplish red. If the gem is too light or has too much purple or orange, it will be called a fancy-color sapphire.

Month of Diamonds

“Big girls need big diamonds.”

― Elizabeth Taylor

Yes! That's true; whether it’s a simple pair of diamond earrings, pendants, bracelet or an engagement ring - it’s always precious and will definitely bring smile on her face.

As the April birthstone, diamonds are the ideal gift for a loved one who is born in this month. They are believed to enhance relationships, increase inner strength and bring balance, clarity and abundance to those who wear it.

Typically diamonds are colorless but are also available in many shades. Going for a colored diamond in different shape rather than white diamond will give your gift more personal touch and she’ll love you for it!

Colored Engagement Ring Trend

Though white diamonds are stunning and have ruled when it came to engagement rings, fancy colored diamonds have always captured both a person’s attention and imagination. White diamonds are still the classic choice for brides to be, it seems colored diamonds are establishing their place in the market.

Scintillating yellow, pink blue, green, red, orange and champagne-colored diamonds are quickly becoming more mainstream. These precious gems are among hot celebrity trend and often worn down the red carpet. Hollywood's men are also turning to colored diamonds to honor the most important women in their lives.

Let’s look out some of the Famous HollywoodTrends with colored diamond rings.

Jennifer Lopez received her pink diamond engagement ring from Ben Affleck was certainly one of the first to catch everyone’s attention.

 

Mariah Carey received a pink engagement ring when she promised to say ‘I Do’ with now-husband Nick Cannon.

 

Enrique Iglesias presented Anna Kournikova with a pink diamond engagement ring

Carmen Electra’s fiancee, Rob Patterson, proposed with a very unique black diamond ring

 

Actor Dax Shepard went for something a little different when he presented his longtime girlfriend, Kristen Bell, with champagne diamond engagement ring.

Even with all of these celebrities setting a trend of colored engagement rings for their followers, majority of celebrity couples are still opting for timelessness white diamond. Let’s take a look.

Mila Kunis

Scarlett Johansson

Lauren Conrad

There is something extraordinary in a white diamond that just can’t be found in a colored stone.