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There are many reasons you might want to upgrade your engagement ring. Maybe you’re tired of your old engagement ring’s style, or maybe you now have the means to get the nicer ring you’ve always dreamed of. While there are many excellent reasons to upgrade your ring, actually doing so can sometimes be tricky. Some people are worried about bringing...

As the editor of Engagement 101 online magazine, Severine Ferrari hears a lot of great proposal stories. Over the past few years, she started to notice that more of those stories featured women as the proposers. These stories inspired Severine to take the plunge and plan her own romantic proposal to long-time boyfriend James. But she went further, creating a...

Cleaning your engagement ring is the best way to keep it looking as mesmerizing as it did the day you got it. Wearing an engagement ring every day (as most of us do) can lead to a lot of build-up, which can dull the metal and gemstones that make up your ring. There’s really nothing more satisfying than getting rid...

Most jewelers are honest, of course. But there are plenty of people selling diamonds who are happy to stretch the truth to make a sale. Here are six ways you can tell that your diamond retailer isn’t telling you the truth.   1. Their Diamond Grading Reports Aren't From GIA and AGS This is the biggest problem in the diamond...

When it comes to choosing the perfect engagement ring, the center diamond may get all the attention but don’t forget to sweat the small stuff, the small diamonds. That means if you choose a beautiful F color center diamond in platinum your engagement ring should be set with have F color pave diamonds too. If you decide on a warm...

The average couple spent $2379 on wedding flowers last year, according to a survey by The Knot. Then after a few hours in the spotlight, most of those flowers were thrown away, ending up in a landfill. When Danit Zamir saw how her flowers were wasted on the night of her wedding, she had an idea: why not match couples...

Doing your own bridal makeup is a great way to get exactly the look you want on your big day. And, of course, it will save you some major cash. But there are a few things you should consider when doing your own bridal makeup to set yourself up for success. Check out these 10 tips on how to do...