Hoda Kotb has had one heck of a 2019. From the bittersweet departure of her long time Today show co-host Kathy Lee Gifford, to adopting her second child, and now her engagement to financier boyfriend Joel Schiffman. That's how you end the year on a high note. It's only fitting we cover her engagement story for our final celebrity engagement … [Read more...]
A Look at the Georgian Engagement Ring Trend
Vintage inspired jewelry will always have its place in fashion, but the Georgian engagement ring trend is hot right now. The Georgian era ranged from 1714 to the mid 1830’s. British monarchs of the period were named– you guessed it– George I through IV. Fashion was inspired by the likes of Marie Antoinette, which was especially important during … [Read more...]
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger: Celebrity Engagement Style
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger were engaged back in January, and recently wed over the summer. We have all the details of their whirlwind, fairytale romance, including a look at Katherine's gorgeous ring. The Couple Chris Pratt is the charismatic A-list actor we all know and love from his early days on Parks and Recreation … [Read more...]
A Comparison of Emerald and Radiant Cut Diamonds
It's hard to distinguish between an emerald and radiant cut diamond from afar. They share similar shapes, beveled edges, and larger surface areas. But look a little closer, and you'll see they're quite different. J. Lo, Jennifer Lawrence, and Amal Clooney all wear emerald cut engagement rings, which is one reason they've majorly risen in … [Read more...]
Celebrity Engagement Style: Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma
Engagement season is just around the corner, but Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma didn't want to wait. They were engaged back in May, and she's been showing off her trendy engagement bling all summer long. The season officially starts in late November and runs through February. More engagements occur during those months than at any other time of … [Read more...]
Celebrity Engagement Style: Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill
Former model Cynthia Bailey and sportscaster Mike Hill were engaged last month, and you don't want to miss all the blingy $85,000 details. The Couple Cynthia Bailey is a former Paris, Milan, and NYC model, but most recently jointed the Real Housewives of Atlanta show. The show originally featured her relationship with club owner … [Read more...]
A Comparison of Round and Oval Cut Diamonds
Round and oval cut diamonds share several common key features, and they happen to be two of the most popular diamond shapes for engagement rings right now. But you may not realize how different these two diamond cuts actually are. Round brilliant cuts have always been a favorite for engagement rings, but we've seen the demand for oval cuts … [Read more...]
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s Low-Key, Secret Wedding
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth joined the growing list of low key, secret celebrity weddings over the holiday season. The couple's wedding cost around 17k total, much less than the average 33k reported by The Knot in 2017. We've covered similar secret wedding stories over the last year including Kim and Kanye, Tom and Gisele, and Mila and … [Read more...]
B is for Budget – The ABC’s of Buying a Diamond
So you’ve decided it’s time to go out and buy your first diamond. This is both an exciting and scary time. If you are like most people today, you have probably spent a lot of time on the internet researching the 4 C’s, or as I like to call it, diamond DNA, and been to many sites that sell diamonds online. Your head is probably swimming with … [Read more...]
