February 7, 2012

One Super Proposal

Filed under: engagement — Tags: , , , , , , — Amanda @ 9:52 am

Super Bowl XLVI had something for everyone! Of course there were the commercials, which in typical fashion, left spectators roaring with laughter, shaking their heads in disapproval, and at times just downright confused. Then there was the star-studded, somewhat bizarre, Madonna half time show. Finally, there was the high-intensity rematch in which Eli Manning and the Giants prevailed over Tom Brady and the Patriots once again.

For me, it was a great Sunday. Of course, I enjoyed all of the moments formerly mentioned (PLUS an amazing amount of calorie-rich food), but I discovered one of my favorite moments just last night.

The New York Giants played hard to earn yet another diamond encrusted Championship ring, but for one of their own, that was not the only ring exchanged on Sunday. As the team took to the field for the post-game celebration, rookie linebacker, Greg Jones, had yet another reason to be nervous. He was about to propose to his girlfriend, Mandy.

Jones, who had a member of the practice squad hold the ring during the game, was anxiously awaiting Mandy’s arrival on the field. When they finally found each other amidst all of the chaos, he hugged her briefly, and then he stepped back and began digging into his pocket. In a few moments, he was kneeling on the confetti-covered turf presenting a brilliant round cut diamond engagement ring and asking her to spend the rest of her life with him. She immediately said, YES.

Even though it wasn’t caught on live TV, this moment was captured and I am happy to share it below. This Super Bowl proved to be one GIANT win for Greg Jones and his lovely fiancé. And even better – they both received a ring! Congratulations to the happy couple!

What was your favorite part of Super Bowl XLVI? Please share with us in the comments below!

February 6, 2012

Say #Hello to @RitaniMan

Filed under: Relationship Tips — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Eric @ 12:22 pm

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:

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January 30, 2012

How to Pop the Question

Filed under: Relationship Tips — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Eric @ 11:44 am

Guys: believe it or not, there’s a right way and a wrong way to propose.  When you do things the right way, it often involves thought, time, and work, and this fact holds true when deciding to propose to your girlfriend.  Some of the guys out there may favor more traditional methods: asking for her father’s permission, getting down on one knee in a private, intimate setting, and popping the question.  This is a fine method; you don’t need a huge, grand gesture to make the moment memorable.  Just make sure you do the right thing: you make all the necessary preparations, you make sure your words, the setting, and all other elements are in place first.  Other guys may prefer proposing in more creative ways: using your talents to literally sweep your girl off her feet.  This is fine, too.  Just make sure you put the time and the work in to make the moments as perfect and memorable as it can possibly be.

You’re going to be nervous, and it’s going to be emotional: these things are fine as long as you’re prepared.  In sports, they always say that the best offense is a great defense, and you can apply this to your proposal.  Defend yourself against any emotional stress with preparedness, hard work, and effort, and everything will be fine.  A proposal should never be rushed, and never – ever – do it at halftime at a ball game.  It’s just not a nice thing to put a girl on the spot like that in front of a huge crowd.

The following is a really great example of how a guy can use his creativity and his talents to propose to his girlfriend in a very special way.  In this example, a guy named Jim proposed with a website filled with romantic memories and inside jokes, telling the story of his relationship and popping the question in a memorable, creative way.  Jim did the right thing: he spent a great deal of time and put an obvious amount of effort in his proposal.  Check out the website in the following link to see what it looks like when a guy does the right thing: http://juliewillyoumarry.me/

Take a few cues from Jim, and do the right thing.  Do you have any examples of other guys doing the right thing when proposing?  Share your thoughts in the comments below!

January 27, 2012

First Step: Plan the Wedding, Second Step: Find a Groom?

Filed under: Wedding Planning — Tags: , , , , , , — Amanda @ 10:08 am

We all know that girl. The girl who has been planning her wedding since the day she learned what a wedding was. Let’s face it; some of us ARE that girl. There is certainly nothing wrong with dreaming about your special day and making casual notes when you see something that you would love to have in your wedding, but is it possible to plan too much, too soon? According to a “single bridezilla”, the answer is NO. In fact, to her, it’s not out of the ordinary to have your entire wedding planned before you even meet the groom!

Single Bridezilla: a woman who plans every detail of her big day before she’s even engaged.

As seen in a recent Good Morning America segment, these groom-less gals have chosen everything from their bridal gowns to their honeymoon destinations. While being so well prepared may make an often times stressful process a bit easier, getting too ahead of yourself may make the process that much harder in the long run. Keep in mind: change is a constant theme of life; something you once loved for your wedding could have you saying, “What was I thinking?!” when it’s actually time for you to tie the knot.

So, is this whole concept just another fad? Probably not. With online inspiration boards such as Pinterest becoming a virtual hub for wedding planning, it looks like the ”single bridezilla” is here to stay. For the women out there who find this sounding all too familiar, let’s hope a beautiful Ritani engagement ring will be the catalyst to set all of your wedding plans into motion!

Do you know any “single bridezillas”? Share your stories with us in the comments below!

January 25, 2012

Dating in the Social Media Age: How to Play It Cool

Filed under: Relationship Tips — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Eric @ 2:45 pm

The first date — the first kiss — the first time you say “I love you.”  Dating is filled with milestones that go back to the days when dating was called just “going steady” and holding a girl’s hand was one of the biggest thrills of a teenage guy’s life.

From friend requests, to writing on walls, to changing your status to “in a relationship” and then “engaged” “married”, etc.  These are brand new dating conventions of the modern age and are now just as important as the ones listed above.  Social media has added a whole new complexion to dating, and how you deal with these new milestones can make or break a relationship.

The best way to handle these – either a kiss or a poke – is to play it cool.  Don’t rush things!  You’ll find that good things happen when you take a back-seat and just enjoy the ride.  For example, you’d never want to rush that first kiss, for fear of being denied and just making things awkward.  And you wouldn’t tell a girl that you love her after just a few dates (trust me, it’s never a good idea).  So, in light of this, you should apply the same rules of your practical life to your online life.  Don’t ever rush a relationship request — this can scare your potential girlfriend away before you even realize what happened.  Have a discussion first, and make sure you both are ready to announce to your respective social networks that you’re in a relationship with one another.  Also, refrain from “stalking” at all costs.  Allow your special lady to have her own online life!

So, guys, remember follows the “rules of engagement” – and – when you’re ready to change that relationship status from “in a relationship” to “engaged,” make sure you check out Ritani and our beautiful collections of diamond engagement rings to pop the question!

Do you have any other tips for building a healthy online relationship?  Let us know in the comments below!

May 5, 2011

Drum Role Please….The Grand Prize Winners of the Ritani Real Moments Campaign Have Been Announced!

Filed under: Designer Engagement Rings, Diamond Engagement Rings, Diamond Jewelry, Press Releases — Tags: , , , , , , — admin @ 10:07 am

First place goes to…..Ritani, the leading designer of engagement rings, wedding bands and diamond fashion jewelry, announced on Tuesday the winner of the “Ritani Real Moments” Facebook campaign.  The Grand Prize winner was Ashley Eckman and her husband Trevor, who submitted a series of photos from their wedding day, will soon find their photo in the September issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.  Trevor presented his beautiful bride with a diamond engagement ring from the Classic Collection, which was the featured piece of jewelry in all of the photos.  Along with their photograph serving as the Ritani national ad in Cosmopolitan Magazine, Ashley is also the winner of a diamond pendant necklace!

The second prize winner, who was presented with a $1000 Ritani gift card, was Chelsee Huggins who submitted photos from their engagement session featuring her gorgeous diamond engagement ring.  The third place winners, who were presented with a $500 Ritani gift card, were Justin and Annie Smith who submitted a series of photos from their wedding that showcased both Annie’s Ritani Setting engagement ring and Justin’s Classic Men’s Wedding Band.  I’m sure those gift cards will come in handy when looking to buy their wedding bands or first anniversary presents!  Congratulations to all of the couples.

The Ritani Real Moment’s Campaign has already kicked off again so be sure to get those entries ready!  You will be able to submit photos of a memorable moment where Ritani jewelry was exchanged to be featured in their national consumer campaign.   Photos submitted can include any piece of jewelry from the multiple Ritani Collections including, diamond engagement rings, wedding bands, eternity bands, earrings, bracelets or pendant necklaces.  To enter, go to the Ritani Fan Page and submit your photo with a caption about the event being portrayed.  Entries must be submitted before midnight EST on May 27th to be considered for the contest.  The judging period will begin on 9:00am EST on May 28th until May 30th and midnight EST.  The Grand Prize, second place and third place winners will then be announced on June 1st at noon EST.  Who knows, your photo could be the next Ritani national consumer ad featured in a popular magazine and help you add to your jewelry collection by also winning a diamond pendant necklace.

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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: , , , , , — admin @ 11:09 am

Courtesy of Courtney Goldman Photography

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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February 21, 2011

Ritani Real Moments Facebook Contest – Show Us Your Bling For a Chance to see Yourself in National Magazine!

Filed under: Press Releases — Tags: , , , , — admin @ 11:20 am

Ritani, the leading designer of engagement rings, wedding bands and diamond fashion jewelry, launched on Monday the “Ritani Real Moments” Facebook campaign, where you will be able to submit photos of a memorable moment where Ritani jewelry was exchanged to be featured in their national consumer Cosmopolitan campaign.   Photos submitted can include any piece of jewelry from the multiple Ritani Collections including, diamond engagement rings, wedding bands, eternity bands, earrings, bracelets or pendant necklaces.  To enter, go to the Ritani Fan Page and submit your photo with a caption about the event being portrayed.

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.

With a diamond pendant and chance to see yourself in print, with a Ritani ad in Cosmopolitan Magazine, it’s time to get creative!  Let the submissions begin!

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January 3, 2011

RINGing in the New Year with Celebrity Engagements – Who will make it down the aisle first?

Filed under: Celebrity Engagement Rings, Diamond Engagement Rings, Engagement Rings, Unique Engagement Rings — Tags: , , , , , , — admin @ 11:33 am

The most popular gift for celebrity couples this Christmas was definitely the engagement ring, with high-profile couples getting engaged left and right.  After a little under a year of dating, Reece Witherspoon became engaged to her agent boyfriend, Jim Toth.  Toth presented the smitten Witherspoon with a rare and unique 4-carat Ashoka Diamond Engagement Ring set on a pave and platinum band produced by William Goldberg Diamond Corporation.  We can’t wait to see what kind of wedding band she pairs with that stunner!

Also making it official is the controversial couple of LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian.  After meeting on the set of their made for TV movie, Northern Lights, the couple turned in their wedding bands, which ended their marriages, and began dating immediately.  Cibrian presented Rimes with a 5-carat Oval Diamond Engagement Ring, which also features single-cut pave diamonds and small rose-cut diamonds set uniquely in rose gold Fleur-de-Lis designs that attach to the band.  The ring was designed by Cibrian’s childhood friend, the jeweler Brent Polacheck, who received design consultations from both LeAnn and Eddie.

Courtesy of the New York Post

What a year for Natalie Portman?!  First Portman celebrated the opening of the much anticipated movie Black Swan, which showcases her in an award-worthy role.  Now Portman has wedding and baby shower to plan after receiving an engagement ring from New York City Ballet dancer and Black Swan co-star, Benjamin Millepied, AND announcing her pregnancy.  2011 is looking like it’s shaping up to be the year of Portman.  How talented is their child going to be?!

December 8, 2010

Ritani Launches Facebook Contest to Win a $15,000 Diamond Engagement Ring

Filed under: Press Releases — Tags: , , , , , — admin @ 4:37 pm

Ritani, the leading designer of engagement rings, wedding bands and diamond fashion jewelry, launched on Monday the “Reluctant Groom-to-Be” Facebook campaign, where they will give away a gorgeous diamond engagement ring, valued at $15,000.  All that contestants need to do is nominate themselves, their boyfriend, or their friend’s friend’s boyfriend, who has for some reason been dragging his feet about proposing.   To enter, go to the Ritani Fan Page and tell us about the guy that you’re nominating, why he hasn’t proposed and why he deserves to win the diamond engagement ring.

Don’t forget to “Like” Ritani on Facebook and enter your submissions, which will continue to be accepted until January 6, 2011 9pm PST.  All the while, fans of the Ritani Facebook Page are encouraged to vote for the guy that they think is most deserving of the diamond engagement ring, as Ritani will choose the Grand Prize Winner from the ten nominees receiving the most votes from the Ritani Facebook Fans.

What’s in it for you, you ask?  They are also giving away a beautiful diamond pendant to the person who nominated the winning contestant.  So be sure to nominate any “reluctant guy” in your life and remember to cast your vote, which will enter you to win the dazzling diamond pendant necklace for yourself!  Let the nominations begin!

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