One of my favorite Mae West quotes is, “Opportunity knocks for every man, but you have to give a woman a ring.” What a brilliant thinker, that Mae West.

The diamond solitaire has long been seen as THE wedding ring. You can never go wrong—not with metal or cut—so long as the rock is a dazzling diamond.

But where does this tradition of diamond solitaires or wedding rings in general come from? What’s the history behind this symbol of love? It is thought that the use of rings to mark an engagement between man and woman started with the Austrian Archduke Maximillian. In 1477, he became engaged to Mary of Burgundy and produced to her a diamond solitaire. And thus history was made and a future of diamond rings set on.

The diamond solitaire today is most popular in two cuts: square and brilliant (round). The brilliant cut diamond has been admired and loved for centuries, but it seems that women in the modern world tend to lean toward the square cut. So what is your personal preference? Remember, unless you want to mix things up 25 years from now, the ring you become engaged with will be with you all your life. Choose the one you love the best!

They say it is the newest trend among savvy women; the Diamond Right Hand Ring.

“Blend your distinct love of design with your passion and desire for eternal style. The Diamond Right Hand Ring is the perfect piece of diamond jewelry to reveal your unique personality….”
adiamondisforever.com

Spring is here and June weddings are fast approaching. Our selection of diamond engagement rings will sparkle just as beautifully on her left hand as her right. Find your own uniquely styled ring for your sweetheart.

When shopping for an engagement ring you naturally want to impress your fiance and her family with the most dazzling stone you can find. You can create the illusion that the diamond is bigger than it actually is by selecting a diamond in a bezel setting.

“Choose a diamond in a bezel setting, where a rim totally encircles the stone. White gold or platinum will blend with and enhance a white diamond, making it appear larger. A yellow gold bezel setting can throw a yellowish tint back onto the diamond.
A bezel setting has a metal rim that encircles the sides of a gemstone and extends slightly above it. The rim, or collar, can stretch around the gem’s entire circumference or around only a portion of it. A bezel setting holds a gemstone securely, and the low, protective profile it creates makes a bezel setting a good choice for people with active lifestyles. A bezel setting can also be used to cover chips in a gem.”
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Look through our selection of beautiful engagement rings to find the perfect ring for your lady.

Liz Hurley had a two day wedding, befitting her status as a celebrity and actress. Beginning in a castle in the UK and ending in a palace in India, Hurley celebrated with friends such as Elton John and Elle McPherson in England before heading off for a week long Hindu ceremony. But most importantly here, we are given a glimpse of her nuptial jewels.

“Her engagement ring and wedding band certainly lived up the ‘royal’ theme of the celebrations. Creative director and co-president of Chopard, Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele, designed the engagement ring, a 15.09 carat Assher cut diamond, set in white gold and surrounded by a pave-set band especially for the occasion. The jewelers also created the wedding band, 20 square-cut diamonds totaling 3.91 carats also set in white gold.”
from jewelry.com

Actress and model Elizabeth Hurley married Arun Nayer last Saturday. The actress was adorned with her 15.09-carat diamond engagement ring and 3.91-carat white gold wedding band. Both pieces were designed by UK jeweler Chopard.

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This diamond engagement ring is sure to make one lucky lady very happy. Its terrific design well be envied by all of those who lay eyes upon it.

The band is comprised of 14K white gold. It weighs 4-grams and measures 7.5 x 7.3-millimeters. And it fits ladies size 6.25 fingers.

The 35 diamonds featured here are superb. There are 34 0.30ctw round diamonds dotting the band. Each has excellent visible natural characteristics.

In the center of the ring is one beautiful diamond with an 0.55 carat total weight. It is round in shape and eye clean with a Wesselton top.

You might expect to pay thousands of dollars for this ring in store, but you could be surprised by a Bidz.com online jewelry auction.

Do you find yourself yearning for days gone by? A fan of older fashions perhaps? If so, take a look at old fashion showcase where you can find rings like this vibrant princess cut diamond engagement ring.

Echoing another day, this ring is perfect for any old-fashioned bride-to-be. The band is made from 14K two tone gold. It weighs 4-grams and measures 5 x 7-millimeters. The ring comes in size 6.75, but can be resized from sizes 5.25 to 8.25.

The diamond on this ring is really beyond the justice of words, so please keep that in mind. Nevertheless, I will attempt to explain it as best as I can. The gem is an immaculate diamond with an 0.59 carat total weight. It is tinted slightly white with intense clarity. And, of course, it has that beautiful princess cut that cue gasps wherever it goes.

Valued at $7,129, one lucky bidder won it in a Bidz.com online jewelry auction for a mere $740.

This is the type of ring dreams are made of. Valued at $23,439, it is one of the finest pieces I have ever laid eyes upon in an online jewelry auction—or in person for that matter.

The ring is made of 14K white gold. It has a total weight of 5.2-grams, measures 10.3 x 9.1-millimeters and it fits ladies size seven fingers.

There are a total of 83 diamonds on this ring. The band is encrusted with 82 0.70ctw beautiful round diamonds. All eyes, however, will land upon the center piece of the ring, a massive 1.36ctw diamond. This is a truly brilliant stone with I1 clarity and superb natural characteristics.

Although it is worth over $23,000, this engagement ring sold on Bidz.com for just $1,475.

I’ll give you a second to stop drooling and collect that dropped jaw. All set? Great. What we have here is beauty incarnate. A diamond engagement ring sure to make any lady feel like the center of the universe.

Made from 14K white gold, the ring weighs 3.6-grams. The band is adorned with five diamonds. Four round 0.25ctw diamonds sit beside a bigger 0.75ctw diamond. They are each round in shape with flawless natural characteristics and clarity.

The ring measures 5.5 x 6.5-millimeters. It comes in a size 6.25, but can be resized up to 8.25.

Valued at $10,625, you’ll be surprised how much this ring sells for. So will I actually, because our online auction is still live. Hurry up an bid!