Birthstone engagement rings are a hot trend with brides-to-be in 2019. Brides are trading in the traditional diamond for other gemstones to create personalized styles. Diamonds remain the number one choice for engagement rings overall, but we've started to see more and more couples break from the norm and opt for unique, personalized rings. … [Read more...]
Celebrity Engagement Style: Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters
Last month Tim Tebow proposed to his girlfriend, former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters and hearts broke across the globe. It's a big deal when one of sport's most eligible bachelors gets engaged. And the ring? It's nearly as stunning as the bride-to-be. Our first celebrity engagement story of 2019 is one of our favorites yet. That's … [Read more...]
Why the Pear Cut Diamond is in Demand
The pear cut diamond was one of the most requested diamond shapes of 2018, and the trend is still going strong. Here at Jonathan's, we've definitely seen an increase in requests for the 'teardrop' shaped diamond style. Is it because of... A: it's rich historyB: the unique shapeC: recent celebrity pear shaped engagement ringsD: or all of the … [Read more...]
Engagement Ring Styles- the Skinny Band Trend
If you haven’t noticed, we’re currently deep into wedding season, but it’s also a perfect time to start engagement ring planning if you intend to pop the question later this year. We usually keep all the focus on the cut, color, carat and clarity of the diamond- which IS a major factor- but other ring details should not be overlooked. This … [Read more...]
Celebrity Engagement style: Taraji Henson and Kelvin Hayden
Welcome back to our celebrity engagement series, where we’re sharing alllll the details on how the rich and famous pop the question, as well as breaking down the custom designed engagement ring picks. From surprise engagements on a rented out professional baseball field to a proposal amid a roasted chicken dinner, we’ve seen several creative … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Propose at Christmas This Year
It seems like Christmas season starts a little earlier every year, doesn't it? Even at the beginning of November, most Americans are already looking past Thanksgiving and starting to plan for a great December 25th. But if you're looking to propose this holiday season, it may already be time to start your planning as well! The Christmas season is … [Read more...]
The Most Popular Times of Year to Propose and 7 Ways to Do It
For any guy that is planning on proposing, they always face the tough decisions of when and how to do it. It's a popular sentiment that women start planning for their wedding when they're just children, but the total opposite is true for most guys out there. The process of picking out the ring is just the first step, and the logistics of … [Read more...]
How to Pull Off the Perfect Marriage Proposal: 6 Steps
For a lot of guys, this time of year is when the planning for their proposal really starts. Valentine's Day is a great time to get down on one knee, but you need to be prepared! At Jonathan's, we've seen almost every kind of successful proposal that there is. With a few simple tips, yours can be everything you and your future wife could have ever … [Read more...]
9 Reasons You’re Ready to Propose
Are you starting to wonder if it's time to propose? Marriage is a serious financial and emotional decision that should never be taken lightly. Here are a few things to consider before you pop the question. 9 reasons you are ready to propose in 2016: Your finances are in order While life is about much more than money, you and your partner's … [Read more...]
