Archive for May, 2012

Justin Timberlake, the groundbreaking pop artist and actor, has taken tremendous strides since his stint with 'N Sync during the late 1990s, especially now that he and actress Jessica Biel have decided to tie the knot. The couple has been making ravishing appearances together at red carpet events since the announcement.

According to Us Magazine, the couple spent more than 30 minutes at an antique jewelry boutique in New York's Soho district on the weekend of May 26. It's reported that they both tried on various types of wedding bands, including lavish precious metals and eye-catching colored gemstones. Since there are plenty of other matrimonial decisions for Timberlake and Biel to make, such as where the wedding will take place and what type of gown she will wear, the couple took their time finding a ring. There is, however, one thing they both seem firm on – having a ceremony of epic proportions.

If you're preparing for the wedding of your dreams, you should take your time and conduct necessary research before investing in one of the most valuable jewelry pieces your lucky fiancée will ever wear.

Keira Knightley, the charming English actress who rose to prominence with her roles as Juliette Paxton in Bend it Like Beckham and Elizabeth Swann in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, has graced the covers of several fashion magazines, including Vanity Fair and FHM. The iconic celebrity has recently taken a tremendous personal leap, as she and boyfriend James Righton have decided to tie the knot.

According to TooFab.com, Knightley received a vintage engagement ring, which she displayed on the weekend of May 26 while shopping in downtown London. The ring was set with a traditional platinum design and accented with a solitaire European cut diamond.

Knightley and Righton, who is the keyboardist for British band Klaxons, began their relationship in early in 2011. Considering her ring's classic look, the piece will likely go down as one of the most prominent celebrity sparklers of the year.

If you're hoping to give your fiancée an estate diamond ring, you might want to consider opting for a solitaire design, which can easily symbolize the concept of togetherness and romantic bonding.

Mark Zuckerberg, the computer programmer and internet entrepreneur who's responsible for co-founding the ever-popular Facebook social networking site, is reportedly worth more than 17 billion, according to Forbes Magazine. Throughout the peak of his successful career, Zuckerberg began a serious nine-year relationship with Priscilla Chan, and the couple eventually bought a home together in Palo Alto, California.

According to Us Magazine, Chan's engagement ring was finally exposed shortly after the wedding ceremony, which took place in the backyard of their Palo Alto home on May 19. Although there were several various choices Zuckerberg could have made, especially considering his net worth, he chose a trendy antique engagement ring that wasn't quite as expensive as some other notable celebrity pieces, such as Angelina Jolie's custom-designed rock. However, Chan's $25,000 ruby ring was encased with platinum and small diamond accents on each side of the vibrant red centerpiece.

If you're hoping to endow your fiancée with a unique engagement ring, you might want to consider opting for an item that has a colored gemstone centerpiece, which can often symbolize both sentimentality and monetary value.

American Idol, the world-renowned reality TV show that features a contest of performances by wannabe musicians around the country, has been one of the most successful on-air shows from 2002 to present. Since the beginning, several winning contestants have proceeded to produce their own records as a result of the prominence they've obtained. On the show's most recent season finale, two former participants made a move that viewers hadn't anticipated.

According to Celebuzz.com, Diana DeGarmo, the runner-up of the show's third season, was endowed with an antique engagement ring when her boyfriend Ace Young (also a former contestant) proposed to her during the airing of the season finale on May 23. Young simply kneeled in front of her and muttered his declaration of love.

"We have conquered Broadway together. We have created our new music together." Young told the news source. "We have an amazing group of people around us. And with the help of David Webb jewelry I have a way to make this last forever. Are you ready?"

The classic vintage engagement ring is set with 18-karat yellow gold and platinum, and it's set with two-pronged diamonds that weigh approximately .2 carats each.

Angelina Jolie, the beloved actress who rose to prominence with her roles as Gia Carangi in HBO's feature film Gia and Lisa Rowe in Girl, Interrupted, has gained international notoriety since the beginning of her relationship Brad Pitt. She has also spearheaded several humanitarian endeavors during her rise to fame, including her titled of Special Envoy of High Commissioner Antonio Guterres in the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Jolie has recently found a way to merge her passion for jewelry and her dedication to charitable causes, as she released a fine antique jewelry line. According to People Magazine, a portion of the profits from this new collection will support a school for girls in Qala Gadu, Afghanistan. This line includes a vintage necklace with 24-karat gold settings and large emerald centerpieces with an exquisite design.

"She is very classically chic," Jolie's co-designer, Robert Procop, told the news source. "We cultivated this style, which echoes a woman's timeless allure. When you see the collection, it has a distinction. When you look at it, you recognize that it's the style of Jolie."

Diamond rings have been a mainstay in society ever since the foundation of marriage. If you're on the prowl for antique engagement rings, you might be interested to know that colored gemstones and tinted diamonds are constantly gaining popularity, as many recent celebrity marriages have brought these pieces to our attention.

According to Huffington Post, Hollywood legends like Jennifer Lopez, Anna Kournikova, Mariah Carey and Carrie Underwood were endowed with colored diamond pieces in the past decade. Although these vintage diamond rings were once exclusive to the rich and famous, they have recently become a reasonable alternative to the translucence of traditional stones. Since actions are often remembered more than words, you might want to show your fiancée how special she is by endowing her with a unique colored diamond – these gems are tinted by natural forces over the course of centuries, making each piece rare and one-of-a-kind.

If you're hoping to find an ideal balance between traditional and contemporary bridal accessories, you should make it a point to invest in a vibrant engagement ring that's truly original.

Jenelle Evans, the young woman from coastal North Carolina who participated in MTV's hit reality series 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom 2, has recently turned her life around for the sake of her baby boy. After giving up her unstable relationship with longtime boyfriend Kieffer Delp during the course of the show, Evans soon developed a separate fling with Gary Head.

According to Us Weekly, although the couple [has] broke[n] up several times throughout the past five months, Evans soon realized how much Head cared for her, as he showed nonstop support during her recovery phase from drugs and alcohol. It wasn't long before Head popped the big question for at least a second time. Last week, Evans posted a photo of her shiny new Art Deco engagement ring, which consisted of smooth yellow gold setting and a lavish solitaire diamond.

If you're thinking about proposing to your special someone in the near future, you might want to consider shopping for mainstream engagement rings and unique styles from major retailers like Tiffany & Co.

Meagan Good, the charming actress who rose to prominence with her roles as Jacqui Dandridge in Deliver Us from Eva and Luba in Saw V, has recently decided to tie the knot with her long-time boyfriend DeVon Franklin, who is an executive at Sony headquarters. Last week, she made an appearance at the Los Angeles Lakers home game, where she kept her attire casual while enjoying her front row seats.

According to Global Grind, despite her subtle overall look, Good flashed her snazzy antique engagement ring for curious spectators throughout the first half of the game. The vintage jewelry piece is made from white gold and infused with a spectacular diamond centerpiece. The notable celebrity has expressed her feelings about the recent engagement, claiming that she knew DeVon was "the one" even before they started dating because they had already known each other for six years.

"During a couple of those months before, it started getting in my spirit that he was going to be my husband and he didn't even know." Good told the news source.