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Love is in the air this time of year. Planning a romantic Valentine’s proposal? You’re not alone. According to a CNN poll, 10 percent of proposals happen on February 14: 6 million people expect to propose or be proposed to on Valentines Day. Many of those proposals will take place in restaurants. Although you’ve seen it in movies, proposing at...

Which is more ethical: natural diamonds have been mined from the earth or lab-grown diamonds that have been created by man? If you’ve seen any advertising from the new lab-grown diamond brands that have popped up in the past few years, you might think you know the answer to that question. But are lab grown diamonds really better for the...

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...

Shop Natural Diamond Stud Earrings Shop Lab Created Diamond Stud Earrings What makes diamond studs the world’s most popular earring? Diamonds, of course! They light up your face with brilliance and sparkle. This simply perfect earring first became popular in the nineteenth century and is still going strong today. Perfect with a casual outfit in the park or a couture...

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...