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3 Tips to Select the Perfect Engagement Ring

Are you thinking of taking things to the next level with your partner? Congratulations! Gearing up for a proposal is quite exciting. However, engagement rings don't come cheap, so you should ensure that you find the right one. According to JCK Online, more than 70% of couples would want to see a ring in person first before buying it. As such, you may not want to stick to online shopping for rings. Here are three tips for finding the best engagement ring.

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5 Jewelry Pieces Perfect for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day 2021 is approaching fast, which means it’s time to start thinking about what to get the most important woman in your life. Your mom gave you everything from before you were born, so give back to her this Mother’s Day with a thoughtful gift she’ll love forever. And if there is one thing that all moms love to get from their children, it’s jewelry.

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October Birthstones

Opals

The name “opal” originates from the Greek word opallios, which meant “to see a change in color.” The Roman scholar Pliny used the word opalus when he wrote about this gemstone’s kaleidoscopic “play” of rainbow colors that could simulate shades of any stone.

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Fall 2019 Jewelry Trends

We've rounded up the four fall jewelry trends you need to know about from the runway! Everyone is sure to wear these styles. They will be the must haves this fall season. Scroll down to see the necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that will go on to become It accessories over the next few months.

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5 Jewelry Pieces Perfect for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day 2019 is approaching fast, which means it’s time to start thinking about what to get the most important woman in your life. Your mom gave you everything from before you were born, so give back to her this Mother’s Day with a thoughtful gift she’ll love forever. And if there is one thing that all moms love to get from their children, it’s jewelry.

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How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring

Trying to find the perfect ring to propose with is a big deal. You want to find a ring that symbolizes your love, and that your spouse-to-be will love forever. But do you really have to spend thousands of dollars, or go into debt over one piece of jewelry? Is the 3 months’ salary rule still a thing? What do real people spend on engagement rings today?

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How To Spruce Up And Clean Your Jewelry At Home

Just like that one closet in the guest room you keep meaning to organize, cleaning your jewelry might not be the first thing on your to-do list, but caring for your jewelry is an imperative practice to make a habit out of if you want to maintain its shine and sparkle! How often you should clean your jewelry depends on how often you wear it, so as long as you know how to store your jewelry properly, you can get away with cleaning the pieces you wear less often about once every 6 months. That being said, you should clean everyday jewelry, like your wedding and engagement rings, once a week, and have them professionally cleaned about twice a year.

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What To Do With Gifted Or Heirloom Jewelry That’s Just Not Quite Right

Jewelry is a wonderful gift to both give and receive, but it’s one of the most difficult to get right. Style and size can be particularly hard to guess when it comes to jewelry, and sometimes, like for heirloom pieces, you don’t even get to guess. So whether your new fiancé was off on his guess or your grandfather and you don’t share the same ring size, we have all the info you need on getting your rings to fit your fingers and your style!

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