Posted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
Engagement ring etiquette is oh so important, because your chick will be retelling the story of all the details related to her engagement ring and proposal over and over and over....i'm not joking. He... 1) Who pays for the ring?Sorry guys, but you are supposed to foot the entire bill. Plus, you can use this as leverage for the next fifty years when your wife asks you what you've done for her lately. You can point to her ring and recount the many hours you toiled saving up for it. If your financial situation sucks, consider gettting a less expensive...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
Jewelry designers for engagement rings have prices that can range from reasonable to outrageous. Listed below are some of the most popular requests for jewelry designers for engagement rings online. Vera Wang got her start in the fashion industry working for fashion elite such as Vogue and Ralph Loren. She eventually went out on her own selling high-end, fashionable wedding dresses. However, she has expanded her business to include other items and more recently moved into designing engagement rings for Bailey Banks and Biddle. Barry Verragio studied at the reknowned Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. He worked...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
Finding out statistics on engagement rings and what other men and women are thinking and doing, should hopefully be of help to you. The following statistics on engagement rings were collected by Cler... The following statistics on engagement rings were collected by Clerical Medical in 2004, an investment company in the UK: 70% of women did not want their partners to propose until they had saved enough money to buy the ring of their dreams. 48% of women prefer their partners to use their initiative and propose spontaneously rather than on a specific holiday such as Valentine's day or a...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
The orgin of engagement rings is somewhat unclear so I'll share a few of the most common stories with youAncient Egyptians loved their jewelry. They believed that a special love vein ran from the four... The Romans wore "betrothal" rings made of iron. Over time, these rings started to be made of gold and embellished. Some early rings also had a carved key to symbolize how a woman could unlock her lover's heart. Another theory suggests that the engagement ring served as a "slave band" in the Roman Republic to indicate that the woman was the man's chattel and belonged...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
Have you met the woman of your dreams but don't feel as though you have the cash flow to purchase an engagement ring? Relax! There are many inexpensive engagement rings available to meet your budget! - According to a study in 2002 by the Conde Nast Bridal Group, publisher of Bride's and Modern Bride, the average cost of an engagement ring is $3,576. - There is the popularized jewelry industry mantra which dictates spending "two months salary" (no one is sure if this is before or after taxes)You should spend what you feel comfortable with. Society sends us many confusing...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 October, 2006
Author: Julie Shields
Marquis engagement rings are oval shaped diamonds which have both ends pointed. Marquis diamonds have 56 facets and are twice as long in length as their width. The 2 to 1, length to width ratio is con... 1) It has a cool story behind it: The shape of the stone was said to be designed for Louis XIV of France who wanted a diamond fashioned after the Marquise de Pompadour's smile. 2) The marquis diamond is considered one of the most flattering for the hand as it makes the finger look more slender 3) The stone may look bigger than...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 27 September, 2006
Author: Morgan Hamilton
During my teenage years, I was baffled by this feeling I had about girls. I went to my dad for help. He immediately began a lengthy discourse about dating during his time. There were simple rules. Women in his day were demure, sweet, and laughed at everything a man said. Capable dating coaches are available at many of the dating/personals sites online. But can these sites really help? Can they actually help you find the love of your life? Well, believe me it does happen. In fact, it worked wonders for me. I met my partner online and it felt...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 27 September, 2006
Author: john waltzer
Is your.....Dating someone for a long time may mean that you are moving towards a more serious relationship of which you may not be aware in the initial stages.. Have you been dating since long? If the answer is yes, you may be moving from a casual relationship to a more serious one. Read on…http://www.sexxpersonals.co.uk/blogs/women-looking-men/ You have been dating someone since long after a great find on an online adult dating, site. It may not have been a love at first sight kind of thing but gradually perhaps without your knowing the relationship moved from casual to serious one. Mature...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 27 September, 2006
Author: john waltzer
Internet is a big market place for online dating sites where people search for a dating partner. Very few realise that not all sites have an ethical practice and end up misleading the innocent surfer. Here are some tips that guide you how to choose a dating site... It is always wise to get to know which online adult dating sites are trustworthy and which one mislead you. Remember you are on an important mission to find some one who is going to change your life, hence be careful, and do your home work carefully. The Internet is full of...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 20 September, 2006
Author: Morgan Hamilton
Have you found your better half yet? If you have not, I wish you luck! Regarding the people I meet every day and the number of the current world population, luck isn't the only thing that can help you. Have you considered speed dating? Have you found your better half yet? If you have not, I wish you luck! Regarding the people I meet every day and the number of the current world population, luck isn\'t the only thing that can help you. Have you considered speed dating? If you believe that you have a better half somewhere then you...
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