Archive for September, 2011

Kristin Cavallari, former star of The Hills and current member of the cast of Dancing With the Stars, is rumored to be back on speaking terms with her ex-fiance, Jay Cutler, whom she returned her engagement ring to.

Cutler, who plays in the NFL on the Chicago Bears, called off their engagement just days after the engagement party back in July. According to the Daily Mail, a source close to the couple asserted that the relationship happened too fast at the beginning and that the couple is now figuring things out after spending time away from each other.

Cavallari was reportedly devastated by the break-up, and promptly returned the 5.2 carat diamond engagement ring back to Cutler. She was said to be hoping to recover from the heartbreak during her Dancing With the Stars stint.

It's always a good move to offer to return a diamond engagement ring if the relationship ends before or after the wedding – regardless of who ended it. Even if you have to give up the engagement ring, there's always plenty of time to save up and purchase a stunning vintage cocktail ring or a pair of dazzling estate earrings for yourself!

You may have noticed that the wedding band and engagement ring trends lately have been all about white metals like platinum and white gold. However, according to WatchShop.com, fine jewelry featuring yellow gold is becoming more popular.

The increase in demand for yellow gold jewelry may be related to the rising cost of gold, which is making the baubles more valuable and sought after. Another potential reason for its rising popularity is the fact that warm colored jewelry goes better with vintage dresses and fashion, which has become very trendy lately. Ensembles inspired by the 1940s and 50s are well matched with yellow gold jewelry.

If you're into antique, vintage or estate jewelery and have plenty of vintage clothing to wear as a backdrop, a yellow gold vintage engagement ring, wedding band or even cocktail ring could be exactly what you're looking for. Since yellow gold was popular in the past, there are plenty of options available when you're looking for vintage or estate baubles. Just keep in mind which cut of diamond you prefer, then start searching for the yellow gold ring of your dreams!

It's not really something you want to think about, but have you ever considered what would happen if your man decided to buy you a diamond engagement ring on his own without having any idea about your taste preferences?

Luckily, Jeweller Magazine recently reported that more brides-to-be are tagging along with their fiances to look at engagement rings. A jeweler told the news source that most men who go in alone end up coming back to re-size the ring or make changes, which is why it makes more sense to make the ring buying process a joint effort.

Couples' access to jewelry information online has also increased the likelihood that a woman will discuss her tastes with her man before he goes shopping. With more knowledge, you and your fiance can walk into a store or make an online purchase knowing exactly what you want.

Next time you're ogling over that vintage engagement ring, call your man over to take a look. He'll appreciate your help and may even invite you to go shopping with him to pick it out!