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Why choose a triple band engagement ring?

It’s unique. The ring below has three slim bands joined together as one, offering a bigger backdrop for the “star of the show” – the gem

It’s comfortable. A triple band provides weight distribution on the finger for a comfortable, even fit.

It’s symbolic. Three carries a lot of weight in the love department. It represents the past, present and future. When a couple engages, they are bringing with them elements of the past, combining them in the present and looking toward a future together.

You’re probably in a pinch for time around the holidays (who isn’t, right?). This often means rushing from work to a fancy holiday party without a minute to spare.

Luckily, there’s layering to the rescue! By wearing a basic black outfit, you have the foundation for a. your day job attire and b. your upscale, glam wear.

This video offers quick tips to build out your outfit and give it that glitz so needed for the holidays.

Undoubtedly, somewhere in your wardrobe, you have a paisley pattern. Whether its a blouse, a blazer or a bandana, we’re all familiar with the pattern. But what is it exactly?

According to Wikipedia:

Paisley or Paisley pattern is a term in English for a design using the buta or boteh, a droplet-shaped vegetable motif of Persian (i.e. Iranian) origin. Such designs became very popular in the West in the 18th and 19th centuries, following imports of post-Mughal versions of the design from India, especially in the form of Kashmir shawls, and were then imitated locally.

More specifically, the paisley pattern resembles “a lotus, a mango, a leech, a yin and yang, a dragon, and a cypress pine. Ancient Babylonians likened it to an uncurling date palm shoot.” [Slate]

Any symbol that stands the test of time often signifies deep ties in our collective unconscious. In the case of the eternity band below, the paisley pattern signifies a “time of harvest and spiritual significance. Paisley is an art form representing the totality of life within a drop. Fertility, creation, abundance, all of what is necessary to bring something into being.” [TaniaMarieArtist.com]

Sounds perfect for a wedding band!

With the holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to get swept into the madness of it all and forget that we live on a fragile planet that can’t continue to take all the excess. Luckily, there are quick and crafty approaches that not only personalize your gift but use materials that you already have in-house.

Best part? No sewing required!

There’s a certain formality to jewelry…and lots of rules. But guess what? Rules are meant to be broken! These fun jewelry hacks bypass traditional jewelry maintenance and storage tips and offer up some out-of-the-box suggestions. [Hint: ketchup is not just for french fries.]

The emerald cut 8.73 carat Fancy Intense Pink Diamond VVS2 Image: Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s (like the rest of us) has an ongoing love affair with pink diamonds. Last month in Geneva, there was an incredible array of these pink-hued gems, waiting to be awarded to the highest bidder. But all pink diamonds are not created equal. Note here how the different shade of pink creates such a range in the auction estimates.

According to Naturally Colored:

The first Fancy Intense Pink diamond is a beautiful 8.73 carat Fancy Intense Pink VVS2 emerald cut diamond set in a ring. The auction house has set its estimate between $2.5 million to $4.5 million, or $286k to $515k per carat. Considering the prices that Sotheby’s estimated for the other Fancy Intense Pink diamonds for the evening, and considering the enormous spread between its high and low estimate, it leads us to speculate as to what is going on here with the price.

We presume that either the color is a very light or weak Fancy Intense, making it look more like a Fancy Pink, and that the diamond will break its lowest estimate by a large margin. Alternatively, the color may be strong indeed and the high estimate may be an undervaluation.

 

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