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Toi et Moi. Empress Joséphine Bonaparte’s Famous Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Toi et Moi. Empress Joséphine Bonaparte’s Famous Engagement Ring
The story of the engagement ring Napoleon gave to Josephine and the style it inspired.
April 2025
The First Diamond Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The First Diamond Engagement Ring
The story of the first engagement ring, givent to Mary of Burgundy by Archduke Maximillan
March 2025
Two Ideas for an Unusual Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Two Ideas for an Unusual Engagement Ring
Some ideas for rings that don't follow the standards.
March 2025
Five Ways to Save Money on Your Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Five Ways to Save Money on Your Engagement Ring
Tips on saving money when purchasing a diamond engagement ring.
March 2025
How to Design a Custom Engagement Ring: Tips and Inspiration
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
How to Design a Custom Engagement Ring: Tips and Inspiration
This blog posts offers engagement ring design tips.
March 2025
Making Your Engagement Ring Fashionable
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Making Your Engagement Ring Fashionable
Discussions about engagement ring appearance choices.
March 2025
What Do Matching Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands Symbolize?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
What Do Matching Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands Symbolize?
A brief explanation of how the symbolism of an engagement ring and a wedding band can complement each other.
March 2025
An Overview of Diamond Shapes for Engagement Rings
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
An Overview of Diamond Shapes for Engagement Rings
Brief discussion of diamond shapes and meaning for engagement rings.
March 2025
The Symbolism of Semi-Precious Stones on an Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The Symbolism of Semi-Precious Stones on an Engagement Ring
A description of the symbolism of semiprecious stones in engagement rings.
February 2025
The Symbolism of Peridot on an Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The Symbolism of Peridot on an Engagement Ring
A description of symbolism attributed to peridots when used in wedding jewelry.
February 2025
The Symbolism of Surrounding Stones on an Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The Symbolism of Surrounding Stones on an Engagement Ring
A description of the symbolism of gems that surround a centerstone on an egagement ring.
February 2025
Grace Kelly's Cartier Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 3 min read
Grace Kelly's Cartier Engagement Ring
A 10.47 carat Cartier emerald cut, valued near $39 million today. It also wasn't the ring Prince Rainier proposed with, which is the part most people never hear.
February 2025
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