If you’re in the market for a diamond engagement ring, then Mountz Jewelers has the perfect event for you! Starting this Thursday until Saturday, all three of their locations will be hosting their annual Diamond Event. Each store will be offering special financing towards the purchase of a diamond. Ritani will be the only engagement ring designer featured at the event and will have additional wedding rings and engagement rings on hand to choose from. Whether you visit the Harrisburg, Carlisle or Camp Hill store, you’re sure to find her the ring of her dreams!
May 15, 2012
Mountz Diamond Event
May 14, 2012
A Surprise Graduation Proposal!
One of life’s important milestones is donning a cap and gown to receive one’s diploma from college. After working hard for four years, there is nothing more special than hearing one’s name called and walking across the stage to receive that ever-important piece of paper. Sarah Cooper, a recent American University grad, received more than her diploma last week. After hearing her name called, Cooper walked onstage like all of her classmates; however she was in for quite a surprise. Waiting for her on the other side of the stage, was her boyfriend, Sam Miller, with a diamond engagement ring. Pausing the commencement ceremony, Miller got down on one knee and presented his bride-to-be with her engagement ring. No word on when the couple will exchange wedding bands, but they can be assured that no commencement ceremony will ever compare.
Surprise Marriage Proposal – American University Commencement
May 8, 2012
Fashion’s Biggest Night of the Year – The Annual Met Gala
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Although the Golden Globes, Oscars and Emmy’s bring out the crème de la crème of celebrities and fashionistas alike, no other event can quite compare to the annual Met Gala. The Met Gala brings out everyone from actors and actresses, athletes, singers and politicians and truly allows them to let their fashionable flags fly. Last night, the world of fashion descended onto the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC to celebrate the Costume Institute’s new exhibition, “Impossible Conversations,” which is a collaboration between Prada and Elsa Schiaparelli.
One of the most popular trends that was seen on the red carpet at last night’s festivities was the ever plunging V neckline. Although the showcasing cleavage is nothing new in the world of fashion, last night the ladies brought the look to an all time high. Glee’s Lea Michele wore a Diane von Furstenberg navy gown that she paired with a Lorraine Schwartz bracelet and pair of earrings. Michele finished her look with a Lorraine Schwartz tassle necklace that further accented the plunging neckline of the dress. Also going the way of the plunging V neckline was the soon-to-be Mrs. Timberlake. Jessica Biel wore a tea-length natural colored Prada dress that was accented with green floral embellishments. Although Biel adorned $2 million of Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, including a pair of earrings, her best accessories of the night were her diamond engagement ring and her handsome escort.
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No red carpet would be complete without a few shimmering sequins and last night was no exception. One of the other fashion trends last night was head-to-toe gold sequins. Newlywed Carrie Mulligan chose a Prada silver and gold sequin halter that she paired with Neil Lane diamond earrings and her ever-present engagement ring. Also looking like a gold statuette was actress, Jessica Paré. The Mad Men star wore a gold sequin L’Wren Scott gown that she paired with a black Christian Louboutin clutch and Tiffany & Co. earrings. Jessica Alba looked like a golden Greek goddess with her one-shoulder Michael Kors gown that she finished with a Wilfredo Rosado bracelet, cocktail ring and drop earrings. With so many great fashions seen last night, it will be easy to get through the Spring and Summer to prepare for the Fall award season. Tell us, who was your favorite on the Met Gala red carpet last night?
April 30, 2012
Rachel Zoe Picks Ritani as some of her Platinum Jewelry Must-Haves
Ba-Na-Nas! Celebrity stylist, Rachel Zoe, recently partnered with theKnot.com and Platinum Guild to pick her favorite Platinum Jewelry Must-Have pieces. Among her list of twenty-five styles, Zoe chose three Ritani pieces to add to her list. The first piece that she chose was from the Endless Love Collection. The engagement ring features a circular halo style with bezel set round centerstone and a single row micropavé shank. Zoe also chose the matching wedding band for the engagement ring, also from the Endless Love Collection. The wedding band features a single row of micropavé diamonds. Not wanting to leave the men out, Zoe’s final choice went to a Classic Men’s Wedding Band that features a hammered finish. Tell us which of Zoe’s Ritani pieces is your favorite!
April 24, 2012
Couples Raced for the Ritani Ring in Jacksonville at the Underwood’s Diamond Dash!
It was a great day of fun and festivities as couples dashed around Jacksonville on Saturday hoping to amass enough points to win the Ritani diamond engagement ring. To make things more exciting this year, Underwood’s encouraged contestants to dress up in the most creative costumes possible. Because there were so many great costumes, Underwood’s decided to give two couples iPads for their creative efforts. After running around and riding their bikes through downtown Jacksonville, couples enjoyed an after party at the Jacksonville Suns baseball stadium where the Top 10 couples were introduced. After a great deal of suspense, Catherine Piston and Stuart Lindley were announced the winners and were presented with the Ritani diamond engagement ring by Underwood’s owner, Clayton Bromberg. Although the day was clouded with a small shower of rain, everyone seemed to have a great time dashing for an engagement ring!
Be sure to check the Ritani Facebook page for updates on any upcoming Ritani Diamond Dashes!
April 18, 2012
Martina McBride Wears Ritani Stack at ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends
Martina McBride sure does love her Ritani Stack! Two weeks ago, McBride was seen walking the red carpet of the ACM Awards wearing her Ritani Stack. More recently, McBride decided to accessorize again with her Ritani Stack while walking the red carpet and performing at the Lionel Richie and Friends Concert at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, presented by the ACM. Martina kicked off the show with a performance of the song “Still.”
April 17, 2012
Reward Romance Airport Proposal!
When Jessica and Bo met in 2010, it was magic from the very beginning. Jessica was swept off her feet by this handsome military man, while Bo could barely wait to see her again. The romance was blossoming, however Bo was set to deploy shortly and would be going to Afghanistan. Determined not to let this get in the way, Bo and Jessica made it clear how they felt towards one another.
Shortly before he was deployed in August of 2011, Bo proposed to Jessica with her grandmother’s ring. He also vowed to provide her with the ring a girl like her deserved when he returned.
In October 2011, this opportunity came when Ritani partnered with Operation Homefront and ran the “Reward Romance” contest on our Facebook page. The contest gave military couples the chance to win the ring of their dreams. After the finalists were selected, fans picked their favorite story and it was decided that Jessica would be getting the ring she deserved even sooner than the couple had hoped for!
When we heard that Bo was returning from Afghanistan on March 30th, we decided to head out to Columbus, Ohio and surprise Jessica with not only the ring of her dreams, but the proposal to go along with it!
Congratulations Jessica and Bo!
For more pictures from the beautiful proposal, click here!
April 11, 2012
Tapper’s and Ritani Treasure Quest
Tapper’s is currently running an online Treasure Quest, where the grand prize is a Ritani diamond engagement ring. The contest is open to fans of the Tapper’s Facebook page, who live in Troy, Novi or West Bloomfield, MI areas and the neighboring outlying surroundings. Entrants will earn points by answering daily clues. At the end of the Quest, fans that have earned more than 80 points will be judged by Tapper’s and Ritani. Five couples who will be chosen by Ritani and Tapper’s will be invited to attend the instore event at the Orchard Mall store in West Bloomfield, MI on Saturday April 28th and participate in a Newlywed Game. The couple that knows each other the best will win the Ritani Endless Love diamond engagement ring!
April 10, 2012
Let’s Make a Date: Engagement Edition!
As any engaged couple knows, wedding planning can be a continuous source of both excitement and frustration. Following up with a previous blog post, I must stress how important it is to enjoy this time in your life! So what’s the best way to do this? Ask your fiancée out on a date! It can be as simple as going to dinner, but take some time out of your schedules to enjoy each other’s company. Before you know it, you’ll be adding a wedding band to that ring finger! Here are a few unique ideas to get you started with a touch of wedding planning thrown in.
1. Find a special event: This can be wedding related, but it’s really up to you. If you want to stick with the wedding theme, one option is to look up bridal fairs in your area. While this may garner a few unwanted solicitations, there are typically a number of opportunities to enter contests to win anything from free tuxes to honeymoons.
2. Plan a day trip: Take a Saturday to explore a nearby city or town. Getting to know a new place is always fun and it may even be beneficial to your wedding planning process. You may also find a new favorite restaurant or store.
3. Throw a wedding video party: I must admit I was a bit skeptical of this one at first, but it actually can be quite useful. Invite newlywed couples over to watch highlights from their wedding videos. Get ideas as couples share stories from their days.
4. Do something neither of you have done before: This should be an activity you’ve never tried, but both think would be interesting. At this point in your life it’s all about firsts together so why not make the most of that?
Do you have any great date night ideas for engaged couples? Share them with us in the comments below!
Martina McBride Wears Ritani on the Red Carpet of the ACM Awards
There was a red carpet sighting of Ritani at last week’s ACM Awards! Not only did singer, Sara Evans, wear a pair of Ritani Masterwork earrings, but Martina McBride wore her very own Ritani Stack. McBride chose her stack of five bands before the show and donned them all on the red carpet. Although the bands were a blend of platinum, white diamonds and black diamonds, they all perfectly complimented her neutral and pink sparkling dress.
McBride will also be seen wearing her Ritani Stack during the two-hour musical tribute to Lionel Richie called “ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends – In Concert”, Friday, April 13th, 9 ET/PT on CBS.” What do you think of Martina’s Stack?