A Private Sparkle; Wedding Jewelry Takes a Turn for the Quiet and Intimate
In stark contrast to today’s trend of in-your-face bling, the bigger the better, and how much attention can I get for my sparkler? – comes a new, more modest trend for people who like the idea of something secret on their finger. What if you had a hidden diamond inside your ring that no one [...]
Predicting Jewelry Trends for 2012; Part III
The Latest Trend: Men’s Rings According to theknot.com TV, one of the premiere wedding planning websites, the fashion of men’s wedding bands is becoming more popular and more sophisticated. Bill Fulle of Baily Banks & Biddle explains the evolution of this niche market: “The new thing in men’s wedding bands is that they now have [...]
$20K Diamond & Ruby iPhone Case Giveaway from James Allen
In honor of the launch of James Allen’s new mobile site – six months in the making – one of the leading bridal jewelry web retailers is offering a truly unique giveaway. The diamond and ruby encrusted iPhone case is valued at $20,000 with 808 F-G color diamonds – five carats total – and 43 [...]
The Young Consumer Prefers Walk-In Jewelry Stores to Internet Sites
Nowadays we are so used to hearing that the young generation prefers to buy everything online that we hardly pause for a moment to consider whether this statement is actually true. From buying groceries online to finding special e-deals on retail clothing sites, 20 and 30-somethings seem to have it all figured out. Well, that [...]
Indiana Jones-Inspired Engagement Ring
Major Eaton: Doctor Jones, we’ve heard a lot about you. Indiana: Have you? Major Eaton: Professor of Archeology, expert on the occult, and how does one say it… obtainer of rare antiquities. Well this unusual engagement ring story just may be a “rare antiquity” before its time. Take a talented and creative guy who wants [...]
