Monthly Archives: February 2016

  1. The Best Outdoor Locations For Any Wedding Budget

    When I helped my best friend plan her summer outdoor wedding, there were many "plan B's" that had to be put into place, just in case of rain. Her budget was mid-range, but I learned a lot about planning for a good-sized wedding on a budget in the middle of thunderstorm season. We looked at several locations and venues, and we"..."

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  2. Diamond Alternatives That Are Just As Beautiful

    My older sister was getting ready to get married a few years back when the recession hit. She and her soon-to-be husband were looking for some great inexpensive alternatives to purchasing a costly diamond, but they wanted a ring that would resemble a diamond engagement ring. While I was helping them research their options, we"..."

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  3. Interesting Ways That Gemstones Have Been Utilized Throughout History

    Just as we currently believe that different vitamins and some foods have medicinal qualities, people and societies throughout history believed that different types of gemstones had some qualities that caused them to be helpful in different ways physically, mentally, and emotionally. I can't say that I believe that my gemstone"..."

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  4. Introducing Handprint and Footprint Engraved Rings

    If you didn't know yet, fingerprints are extremely popular engravings to get on the inside or outside of your wedding band.  We wanted to extend this unique kind of engraving and have added full handprint and footprint engraved"..."

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  5. February's Birthstone: The Alluring Amethyst

    Although my birthday isn't in February, I still love the shades of lavender and purple that the amethyst encompasses. I went through a phase when I loved buying amethyst jewelry pieces. Although they are supposed to protect the wearer from drunkenness and keep them protected, I simply like the beautiful color that the stone"..."

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