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  A Very Special Engagement: Diamond Ring Glossary

  Diamonds, like the love they represent, are unchanging -- the hardest stuff you'll find not designed by NASA. What has shifted, when it comes to the engagement ring...
  

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  Sparkling Bands

  Traditionally, a band was worn to complement an engagement ring's shape and style. Today's bands are so creative and detailed in their own right -- with floral motifs or...
  

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  Rufffles: Strapless

  Airy Thai silk streams from the dropped waist of an effervescent gown by Justina McCaffrey. The strapless boned bodice is as disciplined as the skirt is riotous. A neckl...
  

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  Colored Gemstones: Glossary

  1. Opal: Fragile opal is popular for costume rings. Its opalescence is caused by the diffraction of light off of tiny silica spheres inside the stone. Opals with more re...
  

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  Deconstructing Your Diamond

  Diamonds really are forever -- eons older than dinosaur fossils (not to mention a lot more alluring). "They are special, mystical, and no two are exactly alike,"...
  

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  How do I care for my engagement ring?

  How should I care for my ringConsidering your engagement ring's sentimental -- and monetary -- value, you'll want to make sure it lasts a lifetime (if not several). Fir...
  

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  The Engagement: First Things First

  Amid all of the excitement in the weeks surrounding your engagement, there are a few tasks you'll want to take care of right away. Here, five must-dos and, most importan...
  

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  A Glossary of Settings

  The right setting can enhance the look of a diamond.ProngMetal claws raise a stone to allow in the most light; four or six prongs are common.Top ring by Tiffany & Co...
  

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  With This Ring

  Do you want an engagement ring as multifaceted as you are Design your own bauble that both celebrates your love and reflects your creative streak. Many jewelers will wo...
  

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  Choosing a Ring

  Diamonds have long been a symbol of everlasting love and commitment, and the favorite token for a man to give his betrothed. Formed from crystallized carbon, they're the...
  

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