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No Surprise or “Surprise” or “SURPRISE”?
Team Spirit or Black Ops? Contemplating whether to embark on the engagement ring journey together or to preserve the element of surprise is a delicate dance of communication and anticipation. While shopping as a couple ensures a shared vision and avoids missteps, the allure of a clandestine proposal remains, well, alluring. Think about which your…
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What even are lab grown diamonds?
Lab-grown diamonds, an often maligned industry (mostly by those connected to the mined diamond industry), offer an intriguing — and highly affordable — alternative to their naturally occurring counterparts. A common misconception is that lab grown diamonds are assembly-line / factory-line diamond alternatives that all come out the same, like cubic zirconia. This couldn’t be…
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A short history of the engagement ring
Throughout the annals of human history, the symbolic power of rings in matters of love and commitment has woven a captivating narrative, one as intricate as the bands themselves. From ancient civilizations to modern societies, these circles of metal have served as potent emblems of enduring affection. In ancient Egypt, rings symbolized an eternal bond,…
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Ashley Benson’s engagement ring
Ashley Benson’s new engagement ring has captivated our collective attention, serving as a potent symbol of our society’s complex relationship with wealth and image. I can’t help but wonder if it’s just another symbol of our culture’s obsession with materialism and status. In this era of curated online personas and meticulous self-presentation, the significance we…
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How much should I spend on an engagement ring?
This question should NOT be fraught with tradition and expectations — not in 2023. It should not be treated like an investment, or a measure of love. It simply is a token of your affection that you both will always look back on fondly. The original choice can be treasured forever, or reset, or changed,…
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Untangling the Knot of Expectations
In the realm of modern romance, the act of purchasing a diamond engagement ring is fraught with a unique kind of difficulty. Like navigating a treacherous labyrinth of societal expectations, commercialized sentimentality, and dubious claims of eternal love, one embarks upon a quest for the perfect symbol of commitment.
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