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New Rules of Engagement
Why the old rules about engagement rings no longer apply, and how budget-friendly metals and modern lifestyles are reshaping what couples choose today.
May 2022
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Love and Rings
A quick trip through the surprising history of love rings — from Roman ownership symbols to today's meaningful bands — and what they mean to us.
May 2022
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How to Pop the Question
Creative proposal ideas — from candlelit getaways to movie theater surprises — for popping the question in a way she will never forget.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
How to Make Your Engagement Ring Reflect Your Relationship
A playful, tongue-in-cheek look at what popular ring styles and settings supposedly reveal about a couple's love story.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
How to Ensure Your Engagement Ring Is Special
Custom design ideas for engagement rings that skip tradition — from colored gemstones to mix-and-match bands that feel entirely your own.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
How to Choose an Engagement Ring
Practical tips for ring shopping — learning the terminology, setting a budget, and reading her hints — so you buy with confidence, not regret.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The History of Engagement Rings
From braided grass to South African diamond mines, a quick tour of how the engagement ring tradition evolved through the centuries.
April 2022
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Get the Most on Your Budget
Practical, insider tricks for stretching an engagement ring budget further, from carat-weight sizing to setting choices that make stones shine.
April 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
From Friend to Fiancé
Practical signs that your best friend might be your future spouse, from shared values to the chemistry that seals the deal.
April 2022
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Four Ways to Protect Your Investment in Your Engagement Ring
Four practical safeguards for engagement ring buyers, from diamond certification to insurance, so your investment stays protected for years to come.
April 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Financing Makes for a Very Long Engagement
Why financing an engagement ring often costs more than it seems, and when it actually makes sense to use it.
April 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Famous Ways People Popped the Question
A look at how celebrity couples popped the question, from helicopter rides to mountaintop sunrises, for a little proposal inspiration of your own.
April 2022
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