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Say “Yes” to These 15 Inspiring Engagement Rings
Beautiful sparklers for every bridal style.
6 Scintillating Yellow Engagement Rings
Nothing will bring a daily dose of sunshine to your life like a sparkly yellow engagement ring! Lots of traditional gemstones, such as diamonds and sapphires, are available in this cheery hue, and we’ve picked six of our favourites for…
Pick the Perfect Engagement Ring For Your Personality
Tips for selecting a ring that will reflect your personal style.
Blake Lively, Emma Stone, Kristen Stewart and Kate Bosworth: Engagement Ring Picks For Hollywood’s Fashion Trendsetters
He designed Rachel Bilson’s engagement ring so we thought Canadian jeweller to the stars Mark Lash would be the perfect person to consult on rings for more of Hollywood’s A-listers. We asked Lash to pick out the ideal ring for…
The 3 Diamond Cuts You Need to Know Now
When it comes to the hottest diamond trends, everything old really is new again, and many couples are rediscovering heritage cuts. If you’re looking for something unusual, a tried-and-true diamond cut is definitely worth investigating and will certainly give you…
5 Fabulous Engagement Rings for Less Than $1,500
When it comes to your engagement ring, don’t think you have to sacrifice on style just because budget is a concern. We scoured the world wide web for beautiful baubles that ring in under $1,500, and came up with these…
The Hottest Engagement Ring Trends
From big breath-taking stones to the precious metals used to accent them, Canadian jeweller to the stars Mark Lash gives us the scoop on the biggest engagement ring trends of 2011 and tells us why now is the time to…
8 Great Offbeat Engagement Rings
Not a traditional solitaire kind of girl? You’re in luck. There are tons of alternative engagement rings on the market. We’re loving coloured stones and quirky shapes. Here are eight of our faves.
Diamonds 101: The Four Cs and More
You’ve already heard diamonds are a girl’s best friend (thanks, Marilyn!), but what else do you need to know about these precious stones? Here’s our easy-to-understand guide to diamonds, including the four C’s (cut, colour, clarity and carat), shape and…
Paying for Your Own Ring…Do or Don’t?
Kim Kardashian’s 20.5 carat ring has been all the celebrity engagement buzz for the last week, but did she buy it herself? That is also the buzz. That fiancé Kris Humphries did not in fact choose it and buy it…
Damiani’s Dazzling Diamonds
It’s not every day you get to try on jewellery that has appeared in an Oscar-nominated film, but that’s exactly what I did yesterday morning! Birks jewellers partnered with Damiani to host a fabulous event at Toronto’s Hazelton Hotel, and…
Jewellery Obsession: Tiffany Locks
Last week, Tiffany & Co. visited our offices to showcase their new ‘It’ collection, Tiffany Locks. We’re in love. Just like Tiffany Keys, the Locks collection is based on designs from the Tiffany archives and offers a variety of pieces…
Round Cut Radiance
The trend I’m seeing in engagement rings these days? A return to round brilliant cut stones which was the original shape of engagement diamonds when Tiffany & Co. first introduced it’s original Tiffany Setting over 100 years ago. Though the…
Keep Your Ring Sparkling
If you have a white gold engagement ring, you may notice it’s dazzle begins to dull and even yellow over time as daily wearing can take a toll on the metal. Here’s a little lesson for you and a tip…
The Crown Jewels
Let’s face it, Kate Middleton’s stunning engagement ring isn’t the only amazing piece of jewellery she’s going to be wearing over the next year. Indeed, jewellery has always played an important role in the Royal Family, especially when it comes…
Bridal Beauty Picks: Nails
This season, it’s all about grey nails and personally I’m liking mine on the metallic pewter side, with a dash of sparkle. Let me introduce you to my new favourite polish Lucerne-tainly Look Marvelous ($11) from OPI’s fall Swiss Collection.
Chelsea Clinton’s Aisle Style
It’s hard to go wrong with a custom-designed Vera Wang gown, but what I liked most about Chelsea Clinton’s bridal look is that it was true to her personal style. When it comes to choosing your dream dress and accessorizing…
Bespoke Diamonds at Birks
Still shopping for your engagement ring? Toronto-area brides-to-be take note: from now until May 1st, you can purchase your very own (very sparkly!) piece of history from Birks. Last night marked a truly momentous occasion, as Birks debuted the first…
With this Ring, I Thee Wed
For Christmas this year, Bojan and I decided to shop for our wedding bands. We’ve searched online at many different sites (bluenile.ca is awesome for education and selection by the way) but we wanted to visit a few jewellery stores…
