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San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The Land of Pyramids, Pharaohs, and Wedding Rings
The surprising origins of wedding rings in Ancient Egypt, and how their symbolism of eternal love still shapes what we choose today.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
The Dowry – How This Impacts Your Budget
A candid look at whether asking for a dowry still makes sense today, and how it might shape your ring budget and family dynamics.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Symbolism behind Engagement Rings
The history and meaning behind the engagement ring, from ancient Roman traditions to the personal touches couples add today.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Start Your Marriage Right
A jeweler's case for choosing a ring that fits your budget, not your ego, and why financial sense is its own kind of romance.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Some Interesting Wedding Facts from Around the World
Quirky wedding customs from around the globe, from Welsh bride kidnappings to Egyptian pinching, to charm your next dinner party.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Some Interesting Wedding Customs Around the World
A lighthearted tour of unusual wedding traditions from around the globe, from rat-tail dowries to lucky horseshoes and year-long cakes.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Shop together or separately?
Weighing whether to browse or buy the ring with her versus keeping the surprise all your own — and how to read what she really wants.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Score a Home Run when You Pop the Question
Ballpark-worthy proposal ideas for baseball-loving couples, plus why we're the right stop before you pick out the ring.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Proposing In Balboa Park
A local's guide to Balboa Park's most romantic corners for popping the question, from the Prado's forest paths to the lily pond at dusk.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Popular Engagement Ring Designs
A countdown of the five most popular engagement ring styles, from tension settings to the timeless solitaire, to help narrow your search.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Popping the Question at the Point
A local's case for Point Loma as an under-the-radar proposal spot, from the old lighthouse to the shores of Shelter Island.
May 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Popping the Question at a Special Event
A guide to timing your proposal around San Diego's biggest events and festivals, plus why the right ring matters just as much as the moment.
May 2022
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