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Same sex engagement rings and wedding rings by Rony Tennenbaum.

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Jewelry designers’ visions are what make the jewelry industry world go around and around. Almost any designer can take a theme and reinvent it with only a slight twist, but some for the foresight to create jewelry for a specific audience that is not only appealing visually but still have significant meaning as well. And people from all walks of life, no matter what their color, creed, religion or sexual orientation might be, desire to walk down the aisle and officially commit to their loved one in a ceremonious way. In other words – individuals looking to get married need engagement rings and wedding rings! It’s as simple as that.

Jewelry designer Rony Tennenbaum had a vision of gay couples in love wearing his specially crafted engagement and wedding rings. With this in mind, Rony has created collections of engagement and wedding rings that reflect some of the latest fashion trends, yet still incorporates everything that is timeless and classic about bridal jewelry. Years from now, Rony wants his creations to appear as fresh as they were when couples first popped the question that affects the rest of their lives - will you marry me?

I tend to gravitate towards wedding ring designs that are a little different than some of the ordinary styles that you may see online or in a jewelry store, so I am a pretty big fan of this Bricks Collection. Bricks are the symbol of a solid foundation. There’s a nice variety of rings available with this theme – even varied widths that you can stack in a yellow, white and pink. Deep down inside, we are all different, and it’s nice to have choice when it comes to engagement and wedding rings. Instead of just plain or ordinary (which is perfectly fine for many), a unique look sometimes tells a better love story. So make your bridal jewelry your own.

 

You can buy Rony Tennenbaum rings online or through a retailer. Rony will even help you design your own, so contact him today.

LIKE Rony Tennenbaum Designs on Facebook.

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Tapper’s Ultimate Wedding Ring - Wedding Band Weekend.

 

Michigan wedding ring retailer Tapper’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry offers you a great opportunity to find the wedding ring or wedding band that you’ve been looking for, and you can do so during their great weekend event. For only just two days in June, all three Tapper’s locations will feature stunning, unique and distinctive wedding rings and wedding bands of all shapes, sizes and prices. The jewelry industry’s leading wedding ring and wedding band designers will be showing off their latest collections and most popular designs - each backed by the legendary Tapper’s Peace of Mind Guarantee. It’s the perfect place and time to do all of your bridal jewelry shopping.

Before you attend Tapper’s Ultimate Wedding Band Weekend, be sure to research the popular metals that are available for wedding rings and wedding bands today – platinum, palladium, gold, tungsten and titanium. You can download the free PDF brochure – Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry.

Are you not quite sure if the timing is right to buy a wedding ring because of finances? Then don’t forget to ask Tapper’s about their special financing offer, which is only available during this Ultimate Wedding Band Weekend.  The Ultimate Wedding Band Weekend takes place on June 25th and June 26th, 2011 at all the following Tapper’s locations:

6337 Orchard Lake Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Tel: 248-932-7700

2800 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084
Tel: 248-649-2000

27716 Novi Road,
Novi, MI 48377
Tel: 248-465-1800

Also visit Tapper's on Facebook.

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Help Artcarved name their new engagement rings!

 

Have you seen the latest Facebook contest from ArtCarved? This long-standing bridal jewelry company wants you to help them name styles from their engagement ring collection. The featured engagement ring designs all have a stunning look that will never go out of fashion. How fun would it be to have your input on designs that will be adorned by other future-brides-to-be? Perhaps one day you can say “I named that ArtCarved engagement ring” to friends at a cocktail party! And by helping ArtCarved name their new designs, you will be entered to win a great jewelry ensemble of colored pearls and sterling silver. This prize is valued at over $2,000.

All you have to do is “Like" ArtCarved Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands on Facebook to be eligible to enter, and also provide some very basic personal information (first name, last name, date of birth, email address). The Name the Ring contest is open to US residents and Canadians* until June 13, 2011. So hurry over to ArtCarved’s Facebook page before it’s over!

* excluding Quebequois

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Stuller launches new metals for wedding rings.

 

Stuller, a wedding ring and jewelry company with a strong history, recently introduces two new metals for the alternative metal wedding ring category.

White Dura Tungsten and Dura Cobalt are an expansion of the company’s recently launched contemporary metals collection. White Dura Tungsten can be considered scratch-resistant and resists discoloration. Dura Cobalt has a unique look and feel and is durable. These new wedding bands aim to capture the “heart and soul” of Gen X and Gen Y.

Read more about Stuller at JQInt.com. And see Stuller's new wedding rings online.

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This weekend - the Martha Stewart Weddings Luxury Expo.

 

When we think of shopping or browsing for wedding rings, we often thing of spending a Sunday morning surfing the Internet for brands, and then going to search out the local jewelry stores that may or may not carry what we are looking for. Well, instead of typing your fingers to the nubs or wasting gas driving around, Martha Stewart Weddings has come up with a great way to do research – the Martha Stewart Weddings Luxury Expo.

On March 12-13, 2011, you can go online to experience their virtual bridal show. Each featured brand will have its own online boutique that features video, product images, links to their Facebook and more. Martha Stewart Weddings' editors will also be online to offer tons of planning advice to the bride-to-be. You can efficiently research brands in the categories of bridal fashion, jewelry, registry, travel, and more.

And – oh, yeah! It’s FREE! So all you have to do is register!

Register for the Martha Stewart Weddings Luxury Expo.

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Ritani’s ‘Real Moments’ Facebook contest.

 

Jewelry company Ritani looks to capitalize on the marketing power of social networking site Facebook and connect with more consumers.  Ritani recently announced plans for a Facebook contest component of its new marketing campaign, “Ritani Real Moments.” All you have to do is photograph yourself or someone else giving a piece of Ritani jewelry as a gift. Say “cheese!” And “I love Ritani!”

The grand prize in the “Ritani Real Moments” contest is an appearance in Ritani’s 2011 national advertising campaign to be featured in the April issues of Glamour and Cosmopolitan magazines. Retailers that carry the Ritani line will be tied into the contest as well.

Read – Ritani Collecting Moments on Facebook.

 
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Black diamond wedding rings - diamond rings that look sleek.

 

Years ago, Novell created a line of ladies’ wedding rings that featured black diamonds and other colored gemstones. Now, the American wedding ring company has a new line of black diamond wedding rings for men. These black diamond wedding rings can be created in platinum (the premium metal for wedding rings), white gold, yellow gold or palladium (a better choice over white gold if platinum is not an option). For more information about these rings, visit an authorized Novell retailer.

 

New engagement rings from Wright and Lato.

 

Wright and Lato, a wedding ring company with over fifty years of history behind its name, will be soon launching a new line of affordable engagement rings. Delicate and intricate designs will feature small diamonds that give a ring the appearance of some BLING without breaking the wedding planning piggy bank.

Titanium and sterling silver rings are becoming more popular.

 

I have noticed that more wedding ring retailers are featuring titanium rings that have sterling silver features. I like the contrast that sterling silver creates with titanium, and think that it’s a nice look over all. Alternative metal wedding rings offer design flexibility that not all precious metals can offer, although titanium can not be easily sized no matter what its mixed with.

Here are a few other titanium and sterling silver rings made by Wright and Lato:

 

 Titanium and sterling silver wedding band C75602-7GG

Titanium and sterling silver wedding band with diamond C75606-7GGA

Stainless steel ring that is simple yet elegant.

 

If you are looking for an alternative metal ring with a design that is simple yet elegant, then check out this stainless steel ring by Novell. Stainless steel can be cleaned with some mild soap and a soft cloth. And rings made with stainless steel are affordable. So if tungsten or titanium rings are not your thing, then you may want to look into stainless steel. But remember – it’s called stainLESS steel and not stain-FREE, so your stainless steel ring will have to be cleaned from time to time.

Compare stainless steel to other metals.

View this stainless steel ring from another angle.

Stainless steel ring with a tattoo-tribal theme.

 

Novell recently unveiled a new collection of stainless steel rings inspired by actual tattoo and tribal themes. Because the ring is created with stainless steel, it is easy to care for and is very affordable. Novell’s TATU rings are the alternative to the other alternative metals out there today.

Learn more about stainless steel.

View this stainless steel ring from another angle.

New York jewelry store holds bridal jewelry event.

Want a chance to see a huge amount of wedding rings in one place? Or want to win a free wedding ring? Visit  Frassanito Jewelers (located in Huntington Village, New York) for this week’s special bridal event and view an expanded selection of engagement rings and wedding rings by the jewelry industry’s leading designers – including Novell, Scott Kay and more. But don’t delay, as this special expanded collection of bridal jewelry will only be available for viewing from Monday, September 20th until Saturday, September 25th.

Wedding ring event hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and by special appointment. Call (631) 427-5498 for a personal bridal jewelry consultation.

Frassanito Jewelers
346 New York Ave.
Huntington Village, NY 11743
www.frassanitojewelers.com

Big and bold engagement rings.

YourEngagement101.com features some big and bold engagement rings from some of the leading jewelry designers today. Designers featured are Natalie K, Mark Schneider, Michael Beaudry, Sylvie Collection, Prisma Express and Vanna K (that's two K's for the price of one!).

Read Innovative, dramatic engagement rings at YourEngagement101.com.

Brilliant Earth’s Eco-Rings on TODAY Show.

Brilliant Earth’s ethically crafted wedding rings could wind up on the fingers of the winners of the TODAY Show’s wedding contest. The wedding contest has been a show feature for about 11 years, yet this is the very first time that rings of verified ethical origin are being considered for the nationally televised broadcast.

Read Help Put Brilliant Earth’s Eco-Rings on TODAY Show’s On-Air Wedding.

Related article - Brilliant Earth Wedding Rings Featured in “Today” Show Contest.

New online wedding ring retailer Mens-wedding-rings.com.

 
Mens-wedding-rings.com

There is a new online wedding ring retailer in town, and it’s Mens-wedding-rings.com. Mens-wedding-rings.com shows a variety of precious metal and alternative metal wedding ring designs. They also highlight Benchmark wedding rings, which is somewhat of a surprise. Why? Generally because independent jewelry stores feel that online retailers are a general threat. Many online wedding ring retailers keep their prices low due to the fact that many have lower expenses and agreements with suppliers that allow them to keep little or no inventory. A retail jewelry store actually has to keep their cases full, and may find themselves to be at a pricing disadvantage. Personally, I feel that the jewelry industry has room for online and traditional wedding ring retailers - it's just a matter of proper marketing in today's age. And Benchmark is a great company with a strong reputation.

View alternative metal wedding rings at Mens-wedding-rings.com.

Popular jewelry websites.

Here are 200 of the most popular jewelry websites on the Internet. There are plenty of online retailers, many popular chains like Zales and Gordon’s, but no medium or small retailers looking to gain market share. Sad, but true!

http://www.riogrande.com   
http://www.gioie.it   
http://www.fossil.com  
http://www.squiggly.com  
http://www.zales.com 
http://www.diamonds-usa.com 
http://www.tiffany.com 
http://www.bodypunks.com 
http://www.hsamuel.co.uk 
http://www.steelnavel.com 
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk 
http://www.kay.com 
http://www.painfulpleasures.com 
http://www.firemountaingems.com 
http://www.prestigetime.com 
http://www.shipwreckbeads.com 
http://www.bluenile.com 
http://www.silvershake.com 
http://www.jared.com 
http://www.jamesallen.com
http://www.jegem.com 
http://www.jewelry-trends.com
http://www.eWatches.com 
http://www.traxnyc.com 
http://www.swatch.com 
http://www.bidz.com 
http://www.shaneco.com 
http://www.helzberg.com 
http://www.semiprecious.com
http://www.1928.com 
http://www.atlas1800.com 
http://www.princetonwatches.com 
http://www.jewelrysupply.com
http://www.mysolitaire.com
http://www.timex.com 
http://www.bluedial.com 
http://www.whiteflash.com 
http://www.limogesjewelry.com 
http://www.brilliance.com 
http://www.picturesongold.com 
http://www.funkytownmall.com 
http://www.mondera.com 
http://www.szul.com 
http://www.watchco.com 
http://www.alphaimports.com 
http://www.solomonbrothers.com 
http://www.diamondsonweb.com 
http://www.cartier.com 
http://www.emitations.com 
http://www.bestwatch.ru 
http://www.jewelrytelevision.com 
http://www.tokyoflash.com 
http://www.jewelbasket.com 
http://www.debeers.com 
http://www.artbeads.com 
http://www.mauidivers.com
http://www.benbridge.com 
http://www.christ.de
http://www.bodying.com
http://www.rhomberg.de 
http://www.Diamond.com 
http://www.jewelrycentral.com 
http://www.hotreplica.com 
http://www.goettgen.de 
http://www.israel-diamonds.com 
http://www.gordonsjewelers.com 
http://www.redfingerprint.com 
http://www.bulgari.com 
http://www.premiumpearl.com 
http://www.icedoutgear.com
http://www.preciousaccents.com 
http://www.skywatches.com.sg
http://www.silvermessages.com 
http://www.replica-watch-shopping.com
http://www.plataygemas.com 
http://www.finejewelers.com 
http://www.chopard.com 
http://www.authenticwatches.com 
http://www.e-weddingbands.com
http://www.uhrcenter.de 
http://www.wholesale-hub.com
http://www.thechaingang.com
http://www.abazias.com 
http://www.lifetimemothers.com 
http://www.bluemud.com
http://www.watches.co.uk 
http://www.watchuseek.com 
http://www.dreamtimecreations.com 
http://www.boucheron.com 
http://www.cooldiamonds.com
http://www.orolus.com 
http://www.zulumoon.com 
http://www.peterstone.com
http://www.twin-diamonds.com 
http://www.thingswebuy.com 
http://www.watch-replica.net
http://www.jewelryshopping.com 
http://www.ziamond.com
http://www.ice.com 
http://www.timelesscharms.com 
http://www.brightlingsbeads.com
http://www.adiamor.com 
http://boneart.co.nz 
http://www.bernardwatch.com 
http://www.grayandsons.com 
http://www.rockhounds.com
http://www.italiancharms.com 
http://www.watchesplanet.com 
http://www.pearlsonly.com
http://www.preciousplatinum.com 
http://www.antiquejewelrymall.com 
http://www.wholesale-mall.com 
http://www.stickyj.com 
http://www.georgjensen.com 
http://www.GemsBiz.com
http://www.tourneau.com
http://www.thailandhandicrafts.com 
http://www.hamiltonjewelers.com
http://www.watchez.com 
http://www.overnightdiamonds.com 
http://www.mdcdiamonds.com
http://www.schmuck.de 
http://www.jewelswarehouse.com 
http://www.tic-tock.com
http://www.widgetsupply.com 
http://www.inmcrystal.com 
http://www.charmnjewelry.com 
http://www.uniondiamond.com 
http://www.truebalticamber.com 
http://www.georgianjewelry.com
http://www.weddingrings.com
http://www.thepearloutlet.com
http://fashionjewelryforeveryone.com
http://www.jewellers.net 
http://www.watchclick.com
http://www.wigjig.com
http://www.righttime.com 
http://www.thaigem.com
http://www.14kzone.com
http://www.bodyjewelry.com
http://www.nilecorp.com 
http://www.jsbeads.com
http://www.silvercharmsinc.com 
http://www.faycullen.com 
http://www.nahoku.com 
http://www.laminadeplata.com 
http://www.ajsgems.com
http://www.tumbleweedtwostep.com 
http://www.2000Watches.com 
http://www.suuntowatches.com
http://www.bernardine.com 
http://www.myjewelrysource.com
http://www.hartgem.com 
http://www.jewelrycrossings.com 
http://www.jewelryimpressions.com 
http://www.bacario.com 
http://www.badalijewelry.com
http://www.finestwatches.com 
http://www.rss-jewelry.com
http://www.swdgems.com
http://www.patagoniagifts.com
http://www.gemfind.net
http://www.glooks.com
http://www.billbarnes.com
http://www.sunjewelry.com
http://www.vandrjewelry.com 
http://www.watchzworld.com
http://www.goldnwax.com
http://www.proworth.com
http://www.americanpearl.com
http://www.diamondsafe.com
http://www.demesy.com 
http://www.higuchi-inc.com
http://www.iweddingband.com
http://www.jewelryservice.com
http://www.todaygem.com
http://www.carinacharms.com
http://www.bellefashions.com
http://www.bluedolphingold.com
http://www.beadworks.com
http://www.charmfactory.com
http://www.xportjewelry.com
http://www.russia2all.com
http://www.pehnec.com
http://www.friedmans.com
http://www.shavonne.com
http://www.goldspeed.com
http://www.mauboussin.com
http://www.abouttime.com
http://www.watchbuys.com
http://www.justmetal.com
http://www.emfex.com
http://www.italiancharmsandgems.com
http://www.weddingbands.com
http://www.eebeads.com
http://www.silverenchantments.com
http://www.jewelryexpert.com
http://www.replicashopping.com 
http://www.gryphonsmoon.com 
http://www.bodyjewels.com

Neil Lane engagement rings available at Kays Jewelers.

 

It seems like every day there is a new designer getting on board with a major retailer, and Jeweler-to-the-stars Neil Lane has taken up with Kay Jewelers. Mr. Lane’s new engagement ring line retails from $2599 - $7999.

Read Neil Lane Launches New Line of Star-Inspired Engagement Rings for Kay Jewelers.

Novell wedding rings presents The Jewelry Book.

American wedding ring manufacturer Novell is proud to present the latest issue of jewelry industry publication The Jewelry Book. The Jewelry Book is a great source for some of the latest jewelry news and designers.

From Novell's wedding band blog:

View the latest online issue of The Jewelry Book in an interactive Flash format or as a PDF download. Previous digital editions have been viewed over 10,000 times combined, so be sure NOT to miss the latest issue!

Articles include…

• M. Lemp Jewelers - We aren’t in the jewelry business. We are in the business of love.

• Made in America - A new way to think about Made in America. Featuring bracelets by designer Susan Sadler.

• Red Carpet Revelations - Research demonstrates and marketers agree that consumer spending habits are definitely influenced by what celebrities wear. This year’s red carpet gave them plenty of variety to choose from.

• Charles Krypell “On The Cover” - Jewelry designer Charles Krypell reinvents jewelry time and time again.

• Giving Back - Louis Anthony Jewelers of Pittsburg is a true star in the community.

• Season to Season - Platinum rings for $500? You better believe it!

• Slowly Rebounding Jewelry Market - Beware the fast changing landscape in the mature, slowly rebounding fine jewelry market.

• Trends and Views - Highlighting two new jewelry collections from John Apel, and JB Star’s innovative mobile applications.

Top jewelry designers and retailers highlighted in the Spring 2010 issue of The Jewelry Book are:

Alex Sepkus, Charles Krypell, Christopher Designs, De Hago, Gem Platinum, Jack Abraham, Jack Kelege, JB Star, Jeffrey Bilgore , John Apel, John Buechner, Katharine James, Louis Anthony Jewelers, M Lemp Jewelers, Makur Designs, Novell Wedding Bands, Precision Set, Quadamas Asscher Cut, Rudolf Friedmann, Supreme Jewelry and Susan Sadler.

Read The Jewelry Book.

Visit The Jewelry Book website.

Wedding planning website brings life to wedding bands and bridal jewelry!

Let’s face it, to a lot of upcoming brides and grooms-to-be, many of the popular wedding websites have gotten stale. Well, move over TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com, there is a new wedding planning sheriff in town! WhereToGetEngaged.com is an intimate, less crowded but very cool wedding planning community. Its future looks very bright. I wholeheartedly recommend WhereToGetEngaged.com to anyone that is in the middle of their wedding planning process. Featured brands include Novell wedding bands, Hearts on Fire, Ritani, Kirk Kara and many more. Check out all the featured wedding band and bridal jewelry manufacturers today.

And if you are looking for affordable platinum wedding bands, Novell features their new entry level platinum wedding bands. Entry level platinum wedding bands are wedding band styles that are affordable yet have all the superior benefits of platinum.

From Novell’s wedding band blog:

Novell Design Studio, an American wedding band manufacturer that specializes in both customization and platinum design, introduces its latest entry level platinum wedding bands on WhereToGetEngaged.com. Entry level platinum wedding bands are best defined as being styles that are affordable yet have all the superior benefits of platinum. For many years, Novell has emphasized platinum as being the superior metal for jewelry that literally can last a lifetime.

What is the WhereToGetEngaged.com wedding planning website? WhereToGetEngaged.com is an engagement and wedding social network which provides men with a powerful resource for the engagement planning process and connects brides-to-be with local wedding vendors and the finest ring manufacturers. Novell recently added a video illustrating its customization capabilities, images of popular wedding band designs and a link to the company Facebook page to their WhereToGetEngaged.com profile.

Jewelry manufacturers and retail jewelry stores can join the WhereToGetEngaged.com wedding planning community by following this link:

 

So Scott Kay is available in Helzberg Diamonds stores!

 

This is great news. Well, it is for the consumer looking to possibly save a few dollars on a national name brand such as Scott Kay (if indeed they can). I understand that the price points for the BioBlu27 cobalt wedding rings will be reasonable. But how will this affect the many independent jewelry stores that currently carry this product line? Will the other merchandise available in Helzberg Diamonds jewelry stores be EXACTLY the same as what they carry? Or is there a wedding ring or jewelry product line that is exclusive to Helzberg Diamonds only? I guess only time will tell. Hopefully all wedding ring and jewelry price points will match, so that the independent jewelry retailers that carry Scott Kay will not get hurt. In this tough economy, they need all the help that they can get.

Learn more about Scott Kay BioBlu27 cobalt wedding rings.

Read Scott Kay Creates Luxury, Lifestyle Rings.

View Scott Kay wedding rings on Flickr.

Tungsten Wedding Rings Can Now Be White? Really?

 

For a few years now, tungsten wedding rings have been pretty popular. However, one drawback is that a tungsten wedding ring was usually a dark grey or blackish color. Well not any more.

Tungsten wedding ring manufacturer Triton announces that they have developed a white tungsten wedding ring. So instead of relying on platinum, palladium or white gold (white isn’t really naturally white) for your white-colored wedding ring, Triton gives you another option. There are also white ceramic wedding rings, but to me they look a lot like Gramma’s kitchen sink.

Other issues with tungsten wedding rings are that they can not be sized, and can shatter under the right conditions as well. Personally, while I think white tungsten wedding rings will sell fairly well, there’s nothing like a platinum or palladium precious metal ring if you want one that is white – and I mean naturally white and has intrinsic value.

Read the press release Triton Introduces White Tungsten Carbide.

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Wedding rings can be bold and beautiful. Not puzzling!

Max Squared wedding rings from Novell – the BOLD ring for the BIG commitment!

Rings in this collection can be made wider, narrower, with different finishes, in different metals, and more! Let your imagination go wild. Wedding rings do not just have to be ordinary.

Known for their customization capabilities, Novell specially creates every single one of their wedding rings to order. No product is mass produced, nor is it just pulled from a bin or a shelf. This is how they can make custom modifications to nearly every one of the wedding ring styles, so that you can have YOUR ring YOUR way! Why settle for the ordinary? Or something that is “cookie cutter?”

Download the free Max Squared wedding ring brochure.