July 29, 2010

On Your Mark, Get Set, GO!: Diamond Dashes…Can you find the Ring?

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Get your sneakers on, because it’s diamond dash season for Ritani and Fink’s Jewelers. In just a span of one week, Fink’s Jewelers is sponsoring diamond dashes in Roanoke and Richmond, Virginia. A diamond dash is a modern day treasure hunt, where teams of couples receive clues in ‘scavenger hunt’ style and compete in the respective downtown areas for a $15,000 dollar ring.  Teams receive clues via text message on their cell phones, answering each clue by traveling to the next destination, where they receive their next hint as to the possible location of the ring.

The Roanoke Diamond Dash is happening July 31st at 11am at Elmwood Park. The ring given away for the Roanoke event is from the modern engagement ring collection.  Teams of couples can register for the event at www.roanokediamonddash.com.

The Richmond Diamond Dash is August 7th at 11am at James Center Plaza. Like the Roanoke Diamond Dash, the ring at stake is from the modern engagement ring collection. Teams of couples can register for the event at www.finksdiamonddash.com.

The engagement ring that is being given away in both Diamond Dashes.

Jersey Shore Returns

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Tonight, season 2 of the out-of-nowhere phenomenon Jersey Shore premieres on MTV tonight.  This show is already out of control…I guess it’s ok to keep the title “Jersey Shore” even though the episodes will be taking place in Miami for season 2.  As a New Jersey resident, I think I speak for a majority of NJ when I say we don’t want to associated with these stubborn, fist pumpin juice heads, no talent clowns who can’t understand that their just prolonging their 15 minutes of fame…and trust me, it’s been a long 15 minutes.

However, we can’t overlook the fact that they have become celebrities in a way…I’m sure you reach some type of status when the President of the U.S. mentions you by name.   But WHY have they become so popular?  Being sponsored by MTV doesn’t help, but could it be because they appear to be wearing Ritani jewelry? Definitely doesn’t hurt.  Snooki and the gang flash a good amount of jewelry int he show.  Like their necklaces or earrings?  Check out Ritani’s versions by clicking here

July 28, 2010

Cheat Sheet: When Shopping for a Wedding Band

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Let’s face it, shopping for a wedding band is often overlooked and, when finally tackled, can be daunting. With so many styles, it seems like the choices are endless, thus, we’ve developed a cheat sheet of things to consider when looking for one of the most important pieces of jewelry you will ever own.

Will you wear the ring every day? If you want to wear the engagement ring everyday, then the wedding band should mirror the style of the engagement ring. Be sure to consider how the rings look when paired and how well they sit together.

Bella Vita Collection Wedding Band

Bella Vita Collection Engagement Ring

Will you mix things up and sometimes not pair with your engagement ring? If you are not going to rock your engagement ring everyday then perhaps you want a wedding band that is slightly more detailed.

Wedding Band from Endless Love Collection

Are you looking for matching bands for you and your husband-to-be? Of course, you do not have to have matching bands, however, if you would like to have similar styles, make sure you both agree on the style of the bands. If you can’t reach agreement, consider bands that compliment each other.

Men's Wedding Band from Mystical Lace Collection

Women's Wedding Band

Do you like to mix and match your jewelry metals depending on what you’re wearing for the day? If so, consider two-tone wedding bands that pair flawlessly with whatever jewelry you feel like wearing: yellow gold, white gold, platinum or sterling silver all look fabulous with a two-tone wedding band.

A two-tone eternity band

July 16, 2010

Inception Hits Theaters

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Ok boys and girls, dreamy movie star Leonardo DiCaprio is back with what looks like another blockbuster movie, “Inception.”  If anything, I would go to see Ellen Page but I might be in the minority here.  Anyway, I was looking at the summary for the movie (since the trailer doesn’t help much) and this is what it says according to IMDB:

“Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb’s rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible-inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.”

Sounds like Leo has found his nitch in the Sci-Fi/Thriller/Mystery market.  (His last movie was Scorsese’s “Shutter Island.”)  I decided to be a nice guy and save you the time and money and just give you the ending…the idea that Leo wants to plant is for you to buy an engagement ring from Ritani.  Somewhere in your subconscious you want to buy a ring, and Leo is going to help us out there.  One day you might wake up with a Bella Vita, Endless Love, or Romantique engagement ring sitting on your girlfriend’s finger without any memory of putting it there, but rest assured you did.

Don’t let Leo get in your head!  Check us out online or give us a call to buy a ring…before it’s too late!

July 15, 2010

Celebrity Engagement Rings on a Budget

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Tinsel town is seeing a lot of engagements and weddings lately. Emily Blunt and Carrie Underwood both just got whisked away to the land of marriage thanks to ceremonies that happened recently. Both of the beautiful stars not only had beautiful weddings, but they both have beautiful lavish rings to mark their sanctity of marriage. Which is perfect for anyone looking for some inspirational when buying an engagement ring and shopping for elegance and lavishness on a budget.

NHL-star Mike Fisher gave Carrie Underwood a 12 carat canary diamond valuing at an estimated $800,000. Like the canary diamond, but want a smaller size? Solution: The Masterwork Engagement Ring. The ring is a bezel set princess cut fancy yellow diamond center stone with micropave’ diamonds and a single row of micropave’ split shank.

John Krasinski, hunk of The Office, stayed classic, when he bought his now-wife Emily Blunt, from The Devil Wears Prada, a platinum sparkler worth $85,000.  Ritani’s version: a solitaire engagement ring with a prong set diamond center stone with bezel set single diamonds on  undergallery design.

July 12, 2010

Ritani Has Video?!?!

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If you’re like me, sometimes reading blogs can get tiresome.  Maybe some of you have trailed over to the “vlogs” (video blogs).  Ritani prides itself on its beautiful craftsmanship and sometimes words just aren’t enough to describe it…which is why Ritani has jumped into the video world and has started putting up videos on youtube!  Now you not only can read about our collections, but see them as well!  Be one of the firsts to check out our very first video by clicking here!!

Pretty informative, huh?  You just got an inside look on how a Ritani ring is made.  Don’t you want an engagement ring or piece of jewelry that we spend so much time on to sit on your finger?  Let us know what your favorite collection is and what type of video you’re interested in watching!

Keeping the Sparkle in your Ring

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So, you finally have the rock nestled on your ring finger like you were born with it? Now what? Everyone has seen it and to make sure people keeping seeing the ring, you have to make sure that your sparkler is really sparkling. Thankfully, we have found an easy and eco-friendly way to help maintain the vibrancy of your diamond ring.

What you need: rubber gloves, three bowls, white vinegar, warm water, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Scent-Free dish soap, old soft bristled toothbrush, Seventh Generation facial tissue.

To loosen the dirt and grime, place ring in a bowl of 1 cup of warm water and ¼ cup of vinegar for 20 minutes.Wearing rubber gloves, take the ring out of the vinegar solution and place it in a bowl of warm water and dish soap. Lightly swish the ring around in the bowl.Using your toothbrush, scrub the ring gently. Make sure the bristles reach into the inner most parts of the ring between the diamond and the setting.Rinse your ring making sure all the soap is gone. Place on a tissue to dry.

  1. Always use care and eco-friendly products when maintaining your diamonds

July 9, 2010

Picking Your Bridal Party

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Most of the blogs that appear on this page discuss engagement rings or other type of jewelry by Ritani (besides the celebrity gossip of course).  We pride ourselves on having fine pieces of jewelry available for every special moment in your life.

For this week’s blog, I want to concentrate on the bridal party: the groomsmen and bridesmaids.  Most of the attention is given to the bride and the groom, and we totally ignore those that make the day so special.  The bridal party plays a huge role in a wedding’s success…or its failure.

Picking your bridal party is very important…and after reading this quote that I found on a brides experience with one her bridesmaids will no doubt convince you:

“I went wedding dress shopping with a couple of bridesmaids and had an 11 a.m. appointment at a bridal salon. One of my bridesmaids had been drinking at a christening before our appointment and showed up totally wasted. She was loud, slurring, and grabbing different wedding dresses off the racks. The sales people kept asking her to sit down, but she wouldn’t listen. She finally said that she could tell that she wasn’t wanted there and left. As she was driving out of the parking lot, she hit the sales person’s car and drove away. They took down her tag number and called the police, who came to the scene and interviewed me as part of their investigation. My bridesmaid then called me that afternoon and screamed at me, accusing me of calling the cops on her. She did not recall hitting a car or behaving the way she did. Needless to say, she is no longer a bridesmaid.”

Rule #1: Don’t pick a bridesmaid who gets drunk at a christening IN THE MORNING!!

Rule#2: Don’t let her drive drunk

(These are common sense rules, come on people!)

I’m sure you can find hundreds of other first hand horror stories.

Be sure to check out Ritani, whether on our website or by phone, for all of your jewelry needs!  Click here to start!

July 6, 2010

The Lindsay Lohan Drama Saga – What Jewelry will she be wearing?!

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Lindsay Lohan is scheduled to appear at her home away from home today: The Beverly Hills, CA courtroom.  The reason for her court appearance? You guessed it, drug and alcohol abuse.  The 24 year old actress has been caught a few times in these situations.  She was caught and sentenced three years ago after she pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of alcohol as well as cocaine (not at the same time, but it wouldn’t surprise me).

After missing a hearing to promote one of her films at the Cannes Film Festival, the judge removed her probation and ordered her to wear an alcohol monitor.  Of course the monitor went off at an after party she attended on the night of the MTV movie awards.

What happened to the girl in the Parent Trap or Herbie Fully Loaded?  If you have kids and are trying to figure out how to approach them about the negative effects of drugs and alcohol, just show them a picture of Lindsay Lohan within the past 5 years and they’ll get the idea.

It sounds like this judge shows no favor towards celebrities, in which case buying the judge alittle something could never hurt.  (Some call in bribery, I would call it jealousy).  Here are Ritani, we have everything a judge could want…and then some!  Sitting in a black robe all day doesn’t sound like fun…adding some jewelry could sure do alot.  Maybe a nice pendant from our Endless Love collection?  Or possibly some earrings from our Floral collection.  If Lindsay wants to stay out of the slammer, these are things she should seriously consider. 

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