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Say #Hello to @RitaniMan

Eric — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:22:50 +0000

Some have called him the perfect man, the guru of relationships, the master of love — some even dare to doubt his existence. But he lives, he breathes, and now he tweets. Say hello to Ritani Man: he knows all there is to know about relationships, love, and engagements. Follow him on twitter for your daily dose of knowledge. Make sure you tweet at him and say hi. And don’t forget, if you have any questions about your relationship, your engagement, or anything at all, don’t hesitate to ask. Ritani Man has all the answers.

Check out the following video for a formal introduction to the one and only Ritani Man:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCpPzZMxNbk

And click here to follow: www.twitter.com/RitaniMan

It’s Official! Hey Kate Middleton, show us the RING!

admin — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:57:51 +0000

Courtesy of the Associated Press

After months of bets being made and much speculation, Prince William and Kate Middleton have announced their engagement. It’s pretty impressive that they were able to keep it a secret for as long as they did. All eyes have been on the couple and the Royal Family trying to find any hints of an engagement, and today the couple announced that they have been engaged since October. Ever true to their quest for privacy, Prince William popped the question while the couple was enjoying a secluded safari trip in Kenya last month. Infusing much sentimentality to the occasion, William offered Kate his late mother’s engagement ring, which is a stunning oval sapphire ring surrounded by a glistening cluster of fourteen round-cut diamonds. The Prince was quoted as saying that giving his future wife something that once belonged to his mother, the late Princess Diana, was very important to him as it ensured that she was sharing in all of the excitement that they were experiencing and would continue to experience in their new life together. At the time of her engagement to Prince Charles in 1981, Diana chose the 18 carat sapphire and diamond ring from the catalogue of famed London Jewelers, Garrard Jewellers. At the time it seemed very controversial that the soon to be princess chose a ring that could be bought by the public, but it soon turned into “the” symbol of the engaged couple. With many commenting on whether the Prince was wrong to give his fiancée a second hand ring from a broken marriage, I have to comment on the opposite. I think Prince William using his mother’s ring enriches the occasion with a level of sentimentality and tradition. Kate Middleton seems to share many of the qualities once expressed by Princess Diana and what a fitting tribute than to be continually reminded of such a profound figure in her soon to be husband’s life than to wear her engagement ring? Now Kate will be walking down the aisle with something borrowed AND something blue.

A Race to the Altar – Will Jessica Simpson’s Ring or Vanessa Minnillo’s Ring make it there first?

admin — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:06:32 +0000

On your mark, get set, GO! As if we weren’t inundated enough with all of the celebrity engagements that have taken place over the past few weeks and with all eyes on Britain for a possible Royal Engagement, another celebrity couple is getting ready to take a walk down the aisle. It seems just minutes after Nick Lachey announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend, Vanessa Minnillo, his former wife, Jessica Simpson has announced her engagement to boyfriend of only five months, Eric Johnson. Although Johnson has commented publicly that the timing of his proposal to Simpson was completely coincidental as the date he proposed has special meaning to their relationship, gossipers are abuzz with the timing of both of the engagements and are now asking who will say I Do first? Although Minnillo and Simpson were once friends, I don’t think they will be exchanging wedding tips and advice with one another or serving in each other’s bridal parties. With this being Simpson’s second marriage, it seems wise that Johnson went with a subdued yet classic Neil Lane three stone engagement ring, which features a round-cut ruby center stone flanked by two round-cut diamonds. Does it however, stand up to the 4.5 carat showstopper now decorating the soon to be Mrs. Nick Lachey’s left hand?

Princess Kate? When will Prince William put a RING on it?!

admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:30:25 +0000

Celebrity engagements have definitely grabbed our attention lately with Dancing with the Stars Pro, Karina Smirnoff getting engaged with a breathtaking 4.5 carat Asscher cut diamond and the adorable couple of Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo getting ready to say “I Do” with an Asscher cut diamond flanked by trapezoids by Bader and Garrin, our focus is now shifted across the pond as growing speculation is swirling around Prince William and longtime girlfriend, Kate Middleton. The couple began dating while attending University in 2003 and after a brief split in 2007, the couple seems to once again be going strong.

Royal watchers have long been predicting the impending engagement of the extremely private couple, but rumors have definitely begun to swirl with the couple making very public appearances recently at a friend’s wedding in the English countryside and with both of their families vacationing together with the Queen at her royal estate of Balmoral.

As we all wait with baited breath for the Queen’s wall post on her newly established Facebook page, we are all left wondering…. will the prince continue the trend by proposing to his princess with an Asscher engagement ring?

Platinum Parties – Come and find your Engagement Ring!

admin — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:17:40 +0000

Ritani has teamed up with Bride’s Magazine, Platinum Guild International, and local jewelry stores to throw exclusive Platinum Parties. Here’s your chance to see first-hand our beautiful collection of platinum jewelry, including wedding bands and engagement rings! Each event has its own unique and exciting prizes to be won and features special guest Alison Rowe, bridal editor and jewelry expert.

Check out the invitations to two upcoming events in Burlington, Mass. and Charlotte, N.C.:

Long’s Jewelers
Burlington, Mass.
Tuesday, October 26th
5:30-7:30pm
Long’s Jewelers of Burlington, MA invites you to their Platinum Party! Take advantage of a limited time offer of special pricing on select Ritani wedding bands and engagement rings. Join us in sipping champagne as we savor fine wedding cake by Konditor Meister. And while you’re there, enter to win your own custom cake by Konditor Meister. Contributing bridal editor and jewelry expert Alison Rowe will also be on hand to discuss the latest trends as well as provide personal style consultations. So come on in to see Ritani’s beautiful platinum bridal ring collection!

Fink’s Jewelers
Charlotte, N.C.
Saturday, November 13th
12-5pm
Fink’s Jewelers is hosting a Platinum Party, offering you the perfect chance to view Ritani’s exclusive collection of platinum jewelry. Special guest Alison Rowe, contributing bridal editor and jewelry expert, will be on hand to discuss the latest trends and provide style consultations to all who attend. Plus, enter to win either a custom cake made by tizzerts or a Ritani wedding band set! So stop by for some champagne and fine cake, and while your there don’t forget to check out Ritani’s unforgettable line of platinum jewelry.

The End of Another Season – What new jewelry will Fall bring you?

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:05:50 +0000

I hope all of you had a safe and fun summer, but as it is the end of August and everyone is getting ready to go back to school or is in school already, we at RITANI are looking to the future. What better way to jump into the new school year than with some beautifully designed jewelry by Ritani! Girls, with a beautiful necklace and/or earrings, you’ll make the boys heads turn so fast they’ll get whiplash.

For those of you men who are looking to propose to your girlfriends this fall season, check out our popular collections of Bella Vita, Endless Love, and Masterwork engagement rings! They’re sure to capture any heart.

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

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:16:27 +0000

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 7^th 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.

Cheat Sheet: When Shopping for a Wedding Band

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:20:25 +0000

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

Inception Hits Theaters

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:03:47 +0000

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!

Celebrity Engagement Rings on a Budget

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:15:44 +0000

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.