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Different Cultural Engagement Rituals

In the United States (and in some other Western cultures), the man  gets down on bended knee in front of the woman and offers her a diamond ring. In Western cultures, engagement rings are always associated with marriage. Tradition dictates that the woman … Continue reading

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5 Things NOT To Forget In The Throes of Wedding Planning

Here’s what no one tells you when you’re piecing together your dream wedding, years in advance of meeting anyone who even remotely qualifies as husband material: wedding planning is intense.  It could very well be one of the most stressful periods in your … Continue reading

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Antique Rings To Suit Every Indie Bride

Vintage inspired jewelry is just so charming and darling. If you are looking to channel the elegant feel of a movie star on the big screen, you must check out our 25karats.com antique style engagement rings and vintage style wedding bands. They … Continue reading

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Average Shopper Budgets $101 For Mother’s Day Jewelry Gift

The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Mother’s Day survey, conducted by BIGinsight, revealed that expected spending on gifts and outings this year will increase 11 percent year on year to $168.94 per shopper. Of those who celebrate Mother’s Day, or roughly 86 … Continue reading

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April’s rush leaves Hong Kong jewelry stores bare for Golden Week

Golden Week came early this year in Hong Kong. The Labour Day holiday during the week of May 1 has traditionally been one of three national holidays when mainland Chinese tourists flock to the tax-free Special Administrative Region to load … Continue reading

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Gathering the World’s Most Influential: Scenes From the TIME 100 Gala

The Time 100 Gala was a fantastic event packed with celebrities and pioneers. The TIME 100 Gala, celebrating TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, was host to a myriad of celebs last night. The Gala was held at … Continue reading

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74-Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Sells For A Record $14.1 Million

A 74.79-carat, pear-shaped diamond fetched more than $14.1 million at Sotheby’s New York Magnificent Jewels sale Wednesday, setting an auction record for any white diamond sold in the Americas. The unnamed gem, which was estimated to sell between $9 and $12 … Continue reading

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World’s 10 Legendary Diamonds

The world’s most famous diamonds are its largest diamonds. At staggering weights up to thousands of carats, these diamonds have been cut, re-shaped and sold many times, contributing to their rich, interesting histories. Diamond symbolizes eternal love, purity and strength. … Continue reading

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How to Certify Ultimate Symbol of Love

Diamond is The Ultimate Symbol of Love. So, what exactly is a diamond, anyway? A diamond is actually an extremely hard, usually clear type of crystalline carbon which is formed over millions of years. The process begins up to 120 miles … Continue reading

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Tech Savvy Bride To Be | Wedding Related Social Media Platforms

Everyone has been on Facebook since 2004, back when it was “just for college kids.” Twitter accounts become popular very quickly daily thanks to the barrage RTs from most scandalous tweets. Bridal Candidates are the tech-savvy bride-to-be, which means it’s … Continue reading

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