2011 March | Engagement Rings News and Trends

March 31, 2011

A Live! Proposal for DWTS Judge Carrie Ann Inaba

Filed under: Celebrity Engagement Rings — Tags: Carrie Ann Inaba, Dancing with the Stars, jake gyllenhaal, Jesse Sloan, Live with Regis and Kelly, Regis Philbin — admin @ 12:11 pm

Courtesy of AccessHollywood.com

Who knew that by saying “yes” to guest hosting on Live with Regis and Kelly, that Dancing With the Stars judge, Carrie Ann Inaba would also be saying “yes!” to an engagement ring and marriage proposal?! Inaba, who was filling in for a vacationing Kelly Ripa, opened the show by talking about the current season of DWTS. The conversation quickly turned however, to all of the rumors that Inaba and boyfriend of two years, Jesse Sloan, were engaged. Although she admitted to mentioning in a recent interview that she was planning a summer wedding, the truth was that the couple wasn’t engaged. For further proof, Inaba then flashed her ring finger for all to see that she wasn’t sporting an engagement ring.

Later in the show, guest Jake Gyllenhaal got in on the surprise by presenting Inaba with a mock engagement ring. At the close of the show, Regis pretended to answer a question from an audience member who was asking what the perfect way to propose to his girlfriend would be. That was Sloan’s cue, as the lights dimmed and live violinists arrived on stage to serenade Inaba while he presented her with a 2.5 carat princess cut diamond engagement ring by Rafinity and asked for her hand in marriage. She of course said “yes!” and can now begin planning that summer wedding she had already been talking about. Wonder if any of the DWTS cast will be there to perform a routine during the reception?

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March 30, 2011

March 28, 2011

Elizabeth Taylor’s Jewelry Collection is the Latest to Appear on the Auction Block

Filed under: Academy Awards, Celebrity Fashion, Diamond Jewelry — Tags: Burton Taylor Diamond, Christie's, Christie's Magnificent Jewels Auction, Elizabeth Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor Jewelry, Gloria Swanson, Gloria Swanson Jewelry — admin @ 2:58 pm

Actress Elizabeth Taylor was known for many things; her successful acting career, her many high profile marriages, her philanthropic work especially relating to AIDS and of course, her larger than life jewelry collection. Upon her passing last week, there has been much speculation as to what would become of the iconic pieces and today it seems that the glamorous collection will soon be seen on the auction block at Christie’s. The collection, which has been estimated at $150 million, showcases Taylor’s long penchant for colored stones and of course her love of diamonds. With her own jewelry line, which was aptly titled House of Taylor, the actress was able to create many pieces that showcased her love for all things sparkly. Some of the staple pieces that stood out in her own collection were the 69-carat pear shaped diamond necklace, which quickly became named the Taylor Burton diamond, the 33-carat Krupp Asscher-cut diamond ring and the diamond tiara that she fashionably wore to the Academy Awards.

Taylor’s wasn’t the only famous actress with a high profile jewelry collection. Screen legend, Gloria Swanson, who was known as the highest paid actress in Hollywood during the 1920s, is having her infamous 5.1 carat diamond ring auctioned off at the Christie’s Paris May 23^rd auction. It was often speculated that Swanson’s annual jewelry budget ranged upwards of $500,000. Before Swanson’s famous diamond ring takes center stage, Christie’s New York is having their annual Magnificent Jewels auction on April 12^th that will feature some remarkable, one-of-a-kind pieces. One such item is the 10 carat cushion-cut purple pink diamond ring, which is estimated to sell between $12 – $15 million, that is set in 18-karat rose gold and platinum and is flanked by two cushion-cut diamonds. Also featured is a vintage Cartier diamond and onyx bracelet that represents the Art Deco era. Since the trend of is “going green” has taken over the world of jewelry, the auction will also feature a suite of diamond and emerald Van Cleef & Arpels baubles, including a pair of diamond and emerald earrings, a diamond and emerald pendant brooch and a diamond and emerald necklace.

With such great auctions scheduled over the next few months, there is a great deal of fabulous jewels for sale. Will you channel your inner Elizabeth Taylor or Gloria Swanson and partake in purchasing some great pieces for your collection?

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March 22, 2011

Three Days Remaining to Enter your Ritani Real Moment!

Filed under: Designer Engagement Rings, Ritani — Tags: Cosmopolitan Magazine, Engagement Rings, Ritani, Ritani Facebook, Ritani Facebook Contest, Ritani Real Moments — admin @ 11:53 am

The official countdown clock has begun as there are only 3 more days to enter your submissions for the Ritani Real Moments Facebook Campaign! To enter, all you need to do is upload images that capture a memorable moment in your life when you received a Ritani piece of jewelry. Such occasions can include receiving a pair of diamond stud earrings for your graduation, an eternity band for a milestone anniversary or being proposed to with a diamond engagement ring.

Upon entering, you will automatically be entered to be featured in the 2011 Ritani National Advertising Campaign with an ad appearing in June issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine. Don’t forget to “Like” Ritani on Facebook and enter your submissions before midnight on March 25, 2011. The Judging period begins on March 26, 2011 at 9am EST and will end on March 31, 2011 at noon EST. Photos will be judged on the creativity of the images and how well the emotion is conveyed visually. Ritani will choose a Grand Prize Winner, who will receive a diamond pendant AND their photo as the Ritani consumer ad in Cosmopolitan magazine. The Grand Prize, Second Place and Third Place winners will be announced on or around noon EST April 1, 2011.

Who wouldn’t want to see themselves in a full page national ad in Cosmo Magazine?! Check out some of these amazing submissions that have been entered so far! Don’t forget to enter at the Ritani Facebook Fan Page!

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March 18, 2011

The Celebrity Stamp of Approval: Jewelers Using Star Power in Their Advertising

Filed under: Celebrity Fashion — Tags: Bvlgari, Christina Hendricks, David Yurman, Jennifer Lopez, kate moss, Kirsten Dunst, Mad Men, Naomi Watts, Palladium, Vivienne Westwood — admin @ 11:08 am

What better way to get a brand noticed than to showcase a celebrity in the advertising?! Celebrity endorsements are nothing new to the world of marketing and advertising for both big and small brands. Many feel that once a celebrity is seen marketing or endorsing a specific brand or product that crowds will automatically flock to the stores to buy whatever it is they are selling. Celebrity endorsements have become so common that it makes it almost impossible to flip through any magazine without seeing a famous face in a brand’s advertising campaign. Some celebrities can be seeing endorsing multiple brands as long as they don’t sell the same types of products or services.

Although the world of sports and fashion typically lead the pack when it comes to celebrity endorsements, the jewelry and watch industry has long had a history of using celebrities to sell their goods. During awards season, there is often a great controversy as to some jewelry brands even paying celebrities to be seen wearing their jewels on the red carpet. However, most brands go the more traditional route and feature the celebrities in their advertising campaigns. David Yurman has often been at the forefront of celebrity endorsements as they continuously feature similar looking celebrities, such as Kate Moss, Amber Valletta and Naomi Watts dripping in the brand’s earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces in their advertisements.

Since the start of 2011 we have seen several brands jumping on the band wagon of using famous faces in their campaigns. The popular Danish model, Freja Beha Erichsen is featured in two 2011 jewelry campaigns for both Georg Jensen and Harry Winston. In both campaigns, Erichsen is featured decked out the in the glamorous earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets of the famous brands. Kirsten Dunst has recently been named the new face of the Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir perfume. Although the ads are promoting the perfume, Bvlgari was smart to have Dunst wearing little else except the fragrance and some of their popular jewelry pieces, such as the B.Zero rings, as well as other bold and dramatic necklaces and rings. After the success of their collaboration with shoe designer, Manolo Blahnik, the jewelry brand TOUS, named new American Idol Judge as the brand’s 2011 spokesperson. Tous is famous for creating gorgeous bracelets, earrings and necklaces that showcase unique charm pendants. Mad Men bombshell, Christina Hendricks, was named the new face for the new jewelry line from Vivienne Westwood for Palladium called “Get a Life.” The collection features both couture and retail necklaces, bracelets and earrings that are all set within the white precious metal. No matter what the product, there is usually a celebrity out there endorsing it.

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March 15, 2011

The Bachelor Finale – Brad’s South African Proposal!

Filed under: Designer Engagement Rings — Tags: abc, Brad Womack, Chantal O'Brien, Chris Harrison, Emily Maynard, Neil Lane Diamond Engagement Rings, South Africa, the BAchelor — admin @ 1:46 pm

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I have to admit, that I was a little nervous when watching the season finale of The Bachelor in that I had NO idea who he was going to pick. The remaining two women, Chantal and Emily, were in Cape Town, South Africa. Instead of having a hometown visit with Brad’s family, both women were given the chance to meet his mom, Pam, his twin brother, Chad and his little brother Wes. Brad’s whole family immediately saw the connection that he had with Chantal, as she definitely fit in with everyone. However, meeting Emily everyone commented on how more reserved she was than Chantal, but Brad’s mom thought that she was the woman for her son and that she deserved the diamond engagement ring.

Brad then had two one-on-one dates with each of the women, to decide who he was going to propose to for sure. Although their relationship has had its share of ups and downs this season, their final date had them facing sharks – no literally swimming in Great White shark infested waters. What a way to let her down easy Brad! Not only did you not present her with the engagement ring that she had been waiting for, but you had her facing her underwater fear yet again, this time you threw in a few extra obstacles to spice up the date. Once back on dry land, Chantal presented Brad a map of the world that had red dots on all of the places that they had been together, as they have visited quite a few locations this season. Accompanying the homemade map was a truly heartfelt note from her conveying how much she cared for him and that she was truly in love with him.

For his final date with Emily, Brad took her on a helicopter ride to the Cape of Good Hope where Brad poured his heart out to her about how much he loved her and how ready he was to be a father to her daughter, Ricky. They really could have ended the show there, as Brad made it pretty clear that he was going to propose to Emily with an engagement ring. Finally being happy, of course Emily had to sabotage the date by giving Brad the third degree about really wanting to be a dad and that it’s not always tea and crumpets dealing with a child. Brad left the date feeling down hearted and unsure of himself more than ever. Of course he couldn’t feel too down for too long as he was off to purchase an engagement ring.

With a Neil Lane diamond engagement ring in hand, Brad set off to propose to one woman and send the other one packing. Once Chantal arrived first, it was clear that she wasn’t the woman that Brad had chosen. Leaving South Africa completely in tears and heartbroken, Chantal left without Brad and without his engagement ring. Then came Emily, who we all know was going to be proposed to by Brad. Presenting Emily with his engagement ring, she immediately explained that she felt like the happiest woman in the world. Now that they have an engagement ring, when will Emily Brad start planning a wedding?!

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March 14, 2011

With Only 11 Days Remaining, Have you Submitted Your Ritani Real Moment?

Filed under: Press Releases, Ritani, Something Cool — Tags: Cosmopolitan Magazine, Ritani, Ritani Contests, ritani engagement rings, Ritani Facebook, Ritani Real Moments — admin @ 1:20 pm

There are only 11 more days to enter your submissions for the Ritani Real Moments Facebook Campaign! To enter, all you need to do is upload images that capture a memorable moment in your life when you received a Ritani piece of jewelry. Such occasions can include receiving a pair of diamond stud earrings for your graduation, an eternity band for a milestone anniversary or being proposed to with a diamond engagement ring.

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March 8, 2011

The Bachelor – The Claws were OUT as the Women Told All!

Filed under: Diamond Engagement Rings — Tags: abc, Brad Womack, Chantal O. Brien, Chris Harrison, Emily Meynard, the BAchelor, The Women Tell All — admin @ 1:22 pm

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What a season of The Bachelor this has been! With the finale now less than a week away, Brad has all of us wondering did he choose to present with an engagement ring, sweet Emily or seductive Chantal? Last night’s episode is usually one of my favorites every season as the women who didn’t make the cut come back to talk about the experience.

The gloves were definitely off last night as the women had their claws out in full force rehashing all of the drama from the season. Host Chris Harrison started the night by bringing former contestant, Melissa down to the hot seat to talk about her issues with Rachel. They started off by showing her crazy behavior from the season and then she and Rachel started yelling at each other from across the stage. I was actually disappointed as to how much time they actually dedicated to this feud as neither of them ever had a chance with Brad let alone receiving his engagement ring!

Then came the all out war against this season’s deemed “villain,” Michelle Money. Almost all of the women on stage launched an all out attack against her when she took the hot seat with Chris Harrison. Michelle explained that she felt she was inaccurately portrayed as she was really someone who has a “dry and witty sense of humor.” Even Chris Harrison took a stand against the on going attacks, as some of the women even began questioning her role as a mother. As much as I found her entertaining this season, she deserves an Academy Award for best actress if she really isn’t as mean and manipulative as she portrayed this season. In the end, she admitted that her relationship with Brad wouldn’t have worked out because watching the season now, it’s clear to her now that the relationship meant more to her than it did Brad.

Then came the newly brunette, Ashley H., who spoke about being the last woman to be kicked off before possibly receiving an engagement ring proposal from Brad. She was evidently upset when they showed footage of her and Brad throughout the season as she clearly felt something for him. Later in the show when Brad was brought out before the group of castoffs, he spoke to Ashley about the demise in their relationship and he owned up to the fact that he didn’t make her secure enough not to question his intentions throughout the season. Brad then admitted that he was “truly in love” and falls more and more in love with the woman that he chose every day. As I have said from the beginning, I am thinking that Emily is a shoe in but Chantal has definitely been giving her a run for her money. I cannot wait to see who he presents with an engagement ring next week on the finale.

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March 7, 2011

Ready, Set…GO!!!! And They’re Off to Find the Diamond Engagement Ring!

Filed under: Diamond Engagement Rings — Tags: Designer Engagement Rings, diamond dash, Diamond Engagement Rings, Fink's Jewelers, Ritani Diamond Dash, ritani engagement rings — admin @ 11:09 am

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With Spring right around the corner, it can only mean one thing…time for Ritani Diamond Dashes! What better way to spend a weekend than to put on your favorite pair of sneakers and search the city for a diamond engagement ring with your significant other?! Ritani, the leading designer of engagement rings, wedding bands and diamond fashion jewelry, has paired with Fink’s Jewelers for a series of upcoming Diamond Dashes where a Ritani diamond engagement ring is at stake.

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 beautiful diamond engagement 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 engagement ring.

The Norfolk, VA Diamond Dash will take place this Saturday March 12, 2011 at noon. The registration and kick-off will be at Town Point Park. Clues will lead couples all around Downtown Norfolk, where they will be on the hunt for the hidden $15,000 Ritani engagement ring. Teams looking to register for the event can visit www.norfolkdiamonddash.com.

The Charlottesville, VA Diamond Dash will be taking place on Saturday March 19, 2011 at noon. Onsite registration and the kick-off will be at the Charlottesville Pavillion. Teams looking to join the hunt for yet another Ritani $15,000 engagement ring can visit www.charlottesvillediamonddash.com.

The last Diamond Dash in March will take place on Saturday March 26, 2011 in Greensboro, NC. The event will begin at 11:00am at Center City Park where the first clue will be given to the couples who are looking for the $15,000 Ritani diamond engagement ring. To pre-register for the event, couples can visit www.greensborodiamonddash.com.

Stay tuned for more upcoming Ritani Diamond Dashes! Lace up those kicks and let the Diamond Dashes begin!

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March 3, 2011

William and Kate: The Official Royal Wedding Website

Filed under: Celebrity Engagement Rings, Celebrity Fashion, Diamond Engagement Rings — Tags: Buckingham Palace, Kate Middelton, Prince William, Royal Wedding, Royal Wedding Website, Westminster Abbey — admin @ 12:28 pm

When Prince William stood with his bride to be, Kate Middelton, and announced their engagement, the world went aflutter. William revealed that he proposed with his mother’s diamond and sapphire engagement ring and immediately jewelers all over the world were asked to make replicas. All eyes became fixated on England wondering when the Royal Wedding was going to take place. Speculation started swirling about who the ever fashionable Kate would be seen wearing on such a special day. Since the couple is young and very much interested in updating the look and feel of the monarchy, it was no surprise that they like most couples have released their own Royal Wedding Website.

Unlike most couple’s wedding websites where the primary focus is on specific details for guests attending the wedding and reception, William and Kate are welcoming the whole world to participate in their special day. The ceremony will take place on the morning of Friday April 29, 2011 at the famous, Westminster Abbey. The Royal Procession will transport the couple to the reception held by the Queen at Buckingham Palace. The couple have announced their Bridal Party, which is totaling eight including Prince William’s godchildren. With the Royal invitations stating that the attire for the gentleman attending the wedding as “uniforms, morning coats or lounge suits,” and that women are required to wear the traditional accessory, the hat, it’s promising to be one of the most fashionable events of the year.

With questions still looming about who will design Kate’s wedding dress, what the wedding bands will look like and what the bridal party will be seen wearing, the Royal Wedding Website is definitely the place to find out all of the information firsthand. Let the countdown to the Royal Wedding begin!

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