A Wonderful Wintry Proposal! December 2, 2011
Posted by Jill Renee in : Engagement Rings , 1 comment so farWith December come snowy weather, holiday songs, family time and the BEST engagement proposals! The romantic bliss created naturally by the sound of bells and cheer in December is difficult to match in any other month. This is the perfect time to propose! Just remember to be CREATIVE!
Here are a few wonderful wintery proposals to get your wheels turning…
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Make sure you take a video and share it with us!
Happy Holidays!
Win Up to 5 Pieces of Jewelry and a 1.00ct Diamond in Danforth Diamond’s Super 6 Sweepstakes September 21, 2011
Posted by Jill Renee in : Buying Diamonds, Buying Engagement Rings, Diamond Jewelry, Diamonds, Engagement Rings, Jewelry, Wedding Jewelry, Win Diamond , 42comments
Danforth Diamond, your online engagement ring expert, is launching a facebook sweepstakes beginning September 19, 2011. Five lucky winners will receive fun and elegant silver or gold pieces from Danforth Diamond’s jewelry collection. A grand prize winner will receive a one carat cushion cut diamond!
Danforth Diamond offers a wide selection of classic solitaire, three stone, antique and designer engagement rings which are all offered in 14K gold, 18K gold, platinum and palladium. Even with this great selection of engagement rings, Danforth Diamond knows the importance of educating their customers on metal properties, the 4 C’s of diamonds and other tricks of the trade. Now, with a presence on Facebook, Danforth Diamond provides a social platform for customer’s that want to share their jewelry knowledge and buying experience
“Our goal with the extensive Learning Center on Danforth Diamond is to educate our customers on metals and diamonds so they can purchase with confidence,” said Jill Renee, president of Danforth Diamond. “Creating a vibrant facebook community will create a platform where our fans become teachers. We can’t think of a better way to create an excited fan base of jewelry fanatics than by giving away five pieces of jewelry and a 1.00 carat cushion cut diamond with almost perfect criteria!”
The one carat cushion cut diamond has an ideal cut with G color and VS1 clarity. There is no fluorescence, and it is GIA certified. The retail value of the diamond is $5,585. The first five prizes include a sterling silver bracelet with butterfly charms valued at $150, a sterling silver bracelet with three stretched oval gold dust links valued at $185, 14K two tone gold hoop earrings valued at $460, a sterling silver bracelet with ladybug charms valued at $230 and a 14K white gold diamond cluster necklace valued at $600. Drawings will occur every Monday for 6 weeks starting on October 10th! The grand prize winner will be drawn on November 14th and the winner will take home the diamond! To view all of the prizes please visit danforthdiamond.com.
Drawing will occur every Monday for 6 weeks, starting on October 10th! The grand prize winner will be drawn on November 14th and the winner will take home the 1 carat diamond!
To view images of the prizes, please visit http://www.danforthdiamond.com/super-6-sweepstakes.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!! Jill Renee
The Princess and The Diamond Tiara! August 10, 2011
Posted by Jill Renee in : Engagement Rings , 2commentsTiaras are the traditional symbol of royalty that we have ALL, at one point or another, dreamed of placing upon our head! Many of us use our wedding day to live out this dream and dress our veil with diamonds and gems galore.
While each and every woman looks like princesses on the day of her wedding, Princess Katherine played her role as a princess particularly well and wore a beautiful sparkling tiara on her wedding day. Princess Charlene, on the other hand, turned heads when she ditched the century old tradition and went with an updated look!
For her royal wedding, Kate Middleton dazzled in a 1936 Cartier diamond tiara loaned to her by Queen Elizabeth II. She wore the crown under her veil with her hair pulled up half way while she let the rest fall to her shoulders in beautiful curls. The tiara was purchased in 1936 by King George VI for his Dutchess (the Queen Mother). In turn, Queen Elizabeth II received the tiara from her mother on her 18th birthday.
However, I have to give it up for Charlene Wittstock who successfully and elegantly updated this century old traditional tiara! She adorned her look with a diamond hair piece created by Lorenz Baumer that contained eleven pear-shaped diamonds. This elegant piece rested on top of her low bun and peeped out from behind her ears and blonde hair. Her wedding gown featured a delicate embroidery and Swarovski crystals.
Bottom line, BOTH princesses looked beautiful on their wedding day!
JP or Ben, Who Will Get the Final Rose? August 1, 2011
Posted by Jill Renee in : Engagement Rings , 2commentsAshley Hebert, the Bachelorette of Season 7, has made it to her final two guys. Fans and viewers everywhere will get to see whether it is JP Rosebaum or Ben Flajinik that wins her heart. Here at Danforth Diamond, we are particularly excited to see the ring! It is rumored that Ashley will receive the biggest rock in Bachelorette history, a 4 carat diamond ring!
All season Ashley has had a special connection with both JP and Ben. However, this season has not been all grins and kisses. Ashley dealt with the disappointment caused by a participant who came on the show as a game and was never really interested in her. She said goodbye to the one she considered “her perfect guy” but lacked physical connection. She also had potential suitor make it to the final three and then walk away without an explanation.
As for the final two bachelors, Ashley has a true connection with both JP and Ben. She feels Ben is a fun and charming guy. She says that everything about him screams sexy. Regarding JP, she states that she loves the way he makes her feel and that the rest of the world does not matter when they are together. She also considers him extremely gorgeous and has the “best kisses.”
There are people who think she will pick Ben and there are people who think she will pick JP. I personally think that she will pick JP! In my opinion, they seem to have a stronger physical and emotional connection. After watching last night’s “Before the Final Rose” episode, my opinion was solidified when JP said that he could not wait until everything was out in the open and they could spend their lives together.
It will be interesting to see the finale tonight when Ashley’s family gets to meet the final two men. Rumor says that Ashley’s sister will advise against JP and that Ashley even had a better connection with Brad Womack (The Bachelor from last season who sent Ashley home after there were only three women left). Other rumors suggest that the man who is not chosen tonight is totally blindsided and actually shows his angry side.
Every fan of this season’s Bachelorette has his or her own guess of the winner. Watch tonight to see the ring and find out if your guess was correct!
Either way Ashley seemed legitimately happy in last night’s interview on “Before the Final Rose.” Everybody is ready to watch and hope that Ashley’s gets her fairytale ending. Tune into tonight to ABC at 8:00pm Eastern Standing Time.
Greening the Jewelry Industry – Danforth Diamond goes GREEN! June 13, 2011
Posted by Jill Renee in : Engagement Rings , 5commentsGOING GREEN is not merely a trend for yogis and hippies – it is a matter of social resp
onsibility that will not dissipate into the abyss. Companies and Corporations are now more than ever being held responsible for their actions towards the environment and their communities. This is an issue that can no longer be ignored.
In 2006, the movie Blood Diamond starring Leonardo DiCaprio brought the issue of diamond sourcing into the spotlight. The demand for ethically sourced diamonds immediately increased and the jewelry industry was forced to respond. The Kimberly Process which started in May of 2000 gained support beyond the realm of governments, industries and civil society as it became a household name. Danforth Diamond supports the Kimberley Process and will not buy or sell conflict or “blood” diamonds. This makes Danforth Diamond a registered StopBloodDiamonds.org jeweler.
Danforth Diamond also offers a unique brand of diamonds called Harmony Diamonds which are natural diamonds that were mined from the earth; however, these diamonds have already been introduced into the jewelry supply chain and sold back to a jeweler, pawn shop or refinery for resale. RENEW, REUSE, RECYCLE.
To learn more about Harmony Diamonds please visit: http://www.danforthdiamond.com/harmony-diamonds.
The jewelry industry has not escaped the pressure to embrace the green revolution. However, with the strong focus on conflict diamonds and blood diamonds, the public tends to ignore the environmental impact of precious metal production.
An engagement ring is more than just a diamond – consider the mining and manufacturing process. Danforth Diamond wedding jewelry is refined, not mined! Danforth Diamond is proud to carry the Harmony Metals line because we believe in supporting the global effort to preserve our planet’s future. When you buy an engagement ring or wedding ring at Danforthdiamond.com, you are also supporting this effort. Every one of our engagement rings and wedding bands are part of the Harmony Metals brand.
Love the earth as much as you love each other and purchase a ring made from harmony metal and gems!
To learn more about Harmony Metals please visit: http://www.danforthdiamond.com/recycled-metals.
Elizabeth Taylor the Jewelry Queen! April 27, 2011
Posted by Jill Renee in : Engagement Rings , 1 comment so farElizabeth Taylor was an inspiration, a beauty and a jewelry fanatic! Her impressive collection of massive diamonds, exotic pearls, and rare vintage gems, most of which were gifts from the men that adored her, rivals those of most royal households.
Over the course of her seventy-nine years, Elizabeth Taylor married seven different men and had many admirers who adorned her with jewelry. Her collection includes, a diamond tiara given to her by Mike Todd (3rd husband) and a 69.42 carat pear shape diamond set into a necklace given to her by Richard Burton (5th husband). Taylor wore the diamond Tiara for the first time during the Academy Awards when her husband’s movie A
round the World in 80 Days won Best Picture. Richard Burton was known for surprising Taylor with gifts of jewelry at random. His first gift to her was the 33.19 carat Asscher cut Krupp Diamond set into a ring.
She was not only a passionate jewelry collector, but Elizabeth Taylor was also very knowledgeable about precious stones. She could decipher the origin of the stone and it’s characteristics at first glance. Taylor discusses her love of jewelry in her book “Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair With Jewelry”.
It is rumored that Christie’s, a London based international auction house, will hold the auction of Taylor’s remarkable jewelry collection along with pieces from her art collection, wardrobe and other personal memorabilia. Her jewels alone are valued at $150 million. Much of the profit from this auction will most likely go to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS foundation.
Even Kate Middleton must choose Dresses and Jewelry for her Bridesmaids! April 12, 2011
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Kate Middleton has chosen five bridesmaids, ranging in age from five to twenty-five, to stand by her side as she officially becomes royalty. There is hype not only surrounding Kate’s gown but also surrounding the gowns of the bridesmaids. While some information about the wedding has been revealed, such the baker of the royal wedding cakes, we have received no information regarding the designer(s) of the bridesmaids’ gowns or the royal gown.
According to legend, the bride and her bridesmaids would dress alike in order to protect the bride from potential kidnappers. In the middle ages, men would often capture a bride from a neighboring town if there was a shortage of women within his community. It seems that the royals have loosely followed this tradition by modeling their bridesmaids’ dresses after their own. Princess Diana’s bridesmaids, mostly young girls, wore white dresses resembling the royal gown, especially in the sleeves. Also according to royal tradition, the same designer is used for all dresses, which naturally weaves a similar touch through all the gowns.
Perhaps Kate will stick with tradition and model her bridesmaid’s gowns after her own! For now, we will have to wait and see!
Speaking of bridesmaids, we are often asked, “When is the best time to hand out bridesmaids’ gifts?” We suggest handing out your bridesmaids gifts during the rehearsal dinner! Waiting until the day of the wedding may put more stress on you, which is the last thing you need on your wedding day! Also, a very popular gift to give bridesmaids is jewelry that they can wear on the day of the wedding! Check out our bridesmaids’ jewelry at danforthdiamond.com. Jewelry, especially pearl jewelry, is a gift that is useful for the wedding day and your bridesmaids’ can wear beyond the wedding day.
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Holiday proposal goes “Hauntingly Well” at Disney World December 7, 2010
Posted by Jill Renee in : Buying Engagement Rings, Destination Proposals, Engagement Rings, Holiday Proposals, Proposing Marriage, Romantic Tips , add a comment
As promised, I am writing to share the news of the big night! It was a bit of a hassle because we had some time to kill between our dinner reservation and the proposal time…which was to be 6:26pm, in honor of my favorite Disney Character, Stitch (Experiment 626). We knew we wouldn’t want a wedding on 6/26 because that would be too hot, so I had to settle for time =). We got there, killed some time, I made up some lame excuse about the Holiday Haunted Mansion revealing an “exclusive” decoration inside at 6:30pm every night up until Christmas, so that kept us out of the lines. I asked to have our picture taken underneath Sandy Claws at the entrance, and she agreed, and then I turned to her and started quoting the famous line between Jack and Sally from the actual movie (My dearest friend, if you don’t mind, I’d like to join you by your side, where we can gaze into the stars and sit together….*drop to a knee* Now and Forever). It was a really special moment…Everything fell perfectly into my plan, any other night because of the crowds it couldn’t have happened. So I’ve included a few pictures which include the last picture we ever took as boyfriend/girlfriend that stood for the reason to get into the position I wanted for the proposal, the actual proposal, and her immediate reaction when she realized everything was for real and she started crying immensely, leaving her face contorted and in an “unflattering” pose to her, haha. Thanks again for everything, the ring is wonderful and she loves it! Getting so many positive responses from everyone when they see it, it’s amazing.
Best Regards,
Newly Engaged Christopher
Holidays are a Perfect Time to Get Engaged! December 1, 2010
Posted by Jill Renee in : Buying Diamonds, Buying Engagement Rings, Buying Jewelry, Canadian Diamonds, Diamond Jewelry, Diamonds, Eco-Friendly Jewerly, Engagement Rings, Holiday Proposals, Proposing Marriage , add a commentThe holidays are a perfect time for couples to get engaged. Usually, the holiday season brings visits from far away relatives and friends and they present a great opportunity to share the happiness of being newly engaged and to show off the engagement ring!
This season some celebrity couples have jumped on the holiday engagement bandwagon. Prince William and Kate Middleton kicked off the season followed by Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson. Much has been made about the Jessica and Nick engagements following one another so closely but I say so what. Let’s all try and play nice and wish them both some happiness. Poor Jessica has been under the microscope with every relationship she has had since the break up with Nick. If she has found some happiness with Eric, that is great news! I just can’t stand these nasty bloggers who seem to enjoy watching other people suffer. By the way how do they know who paid for the engagement ring and why do they care?
The holidays are supposed to be about good will so celebrating a happy occasion like getting engaged is a perfect fit. If you are planning on getting engaged this holiday season be sure to leave plenty of time to order the engagement ring and eliminate any stress involved with such an important purchase. Be sure to read up on choosing the right engagement ring settings and picking a perfect diamond. Once you have done all your homework pick a good time to pop the question and have some fun!
Hollywood Engagements and Our Fascination with Them February 11, 2010
Posted by Jill Renee in : Engagement Rings, Just Jill , add a commentBig celebrity news on the web:
- Kristen Bell is engaged to Dax Shepard and shows off her stunning three carat platinum ring at the Grammy awards.
- Russell Brandt and Katy Perry out furniture shopping while she flashes her new engagement ring!
- Miley Cyrus is definitely NOT engaged this was confirmed by Miley herself to Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet at the Grammys. Her ring was a cheap bobble she picked up for herself in London.
While I find all of this engagement news interesting what is really important is that these stars are setting some trends about jewelry style. We all watch what jewelry the stars are wearing because the designs are usually unique and stunning and something that we can adjust to work for the not-so-famous of us.
Trends and styles emerge that are worth adapting. The main issue is often getting the price point down while still maintaining the integrity of the basic design. Once this is accomplished an affordable alternative to a very expensive jewelry item can usually be purchased. After all imitation is the best form of flattery!
