http://www.firenzejewels.com/jewelry_blog Timely information about diamond engagement rings and other exquisite jewelry. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:03:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When I found the one I wanted to make that life long commitment to, I was elated. But like many other soon-to-be hitched men, the same questions arose. What, where, how and how much to spend for the engagement ring? Here are some things I learned when it came time ... http://www.firenzejewels.com/jewelry_blog/how-i-chose-the-perfect-engagement-ring/ 1. Make sure you’ve found the right person It sounds obvious to most people, but marriage is not something that you want enter on impulse or with some doubts. Hopefully, you have thought long and hard about your mutual feelings, goals and dreams. You might be crazy for each other, ... http://www.firenzejewels.com/jewelry_blog/10-tips-on-creating-a-memorable-wedding-proposal/ At one point, gold wedding rings were the option. But recently platinum has grown tremendous in popularity. Platinum is more precious than gold, and has other advantages over gold as well. Platinum wedding rings are elegant.  Platinum was often mixed with gold, but today you can find wedding rings of pure ... http://www.firenzejewels.com/jewelry_blog/platinums-appeal/ Antique Styles For people who are not fortunate enough to have heirloom engagement rings in their family, pieces that are handmade using styles from generations past also provide historic  reverence.  A vintage ring is sometimes made with filigree designs, highlighting a period's characteristics (Edwardian, for example), and have attention to detail ... http://www.firenzejewels.com/jewelry_blog/whats-hot-for-summer-engagement-rings/ As investments in Real Estate and stocks continue on a downward spiral, many are realizing that a girl’s best friend may also be her best investment.  Very high quality diamonds and other gemstones have a lot of investment appeal if one takes into account global trends in the coming years.  ... http://www.firenzejewels.com/jewelry_blog/gemstones-continue-to-show-strength-as-investments/ If you lose jewelry at the beach this summer, chances are it will not stay buried in the sand. In contrast to years past, amateur “treasure hunters” will have a much easier time locating your lost gold necklace or ring. Technology advances, as well as falling prices from ... http://www.firenzejewels.com/jewelry_blog/jewelry-treasure-hunters-on-the-beach/ Rosy Blue, an industry leader in the world diamond market, said that growth in sales to the Gulf Arab region increased by $120,000,000 last year. This is a 57% increase over 1996. For this year, the firm is looking grow $250 mm. Most people know the (UAE) is a rising star ... http://www.firenzejewels.com/jewelry_blog/persian-gulf-region-sees-huge-demand-for-diamond-jewelry/ Do not give a “secondhand” engagement ring to someone! If it was a family heirloom that’s different of course. If you’ve given that heirloom to numerous wives from numerous prior marriages, and your soon to be fiancé will probably guess that, think twice. Engagement rings have far ... http://www.firenzejewels.com/jewelry_blog/basic-engagement-ring-etiquette-for-men/