When a diamond ring is ALL diamond!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by admin

(Of course, our question is;  how do you resize it?  :-)

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By Eric Pfeiffer

Switzerland’s Shawish Jewelry has created the world’s first diamond ring.

Not impressed? Well, consider that the entire ring  is carved from a diamond, whereas most other diamond rings are composed of a precious-metal band with a diamond centerpiece. Styleite writes that the 150-carat ring runs laps around some other famous diamond competitors, including Beyoncé’s 18-carat engagement ring from Jay-Z and the even better known 30-carat ring given to the late Elizabeth Taylor by Richard Burton.

More here:  http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/world-first-diamond-150-carat-ring-created-swiss-141731588.html

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How to buy an engagement ring. Another perspective…

Posted on March 5, 2012 by admin

The male-oriented website AskMen.com has some good advice on how guys might want to go about finding a ring when the subject of engagement arises.  And they spin a little bit of history related to the “fourth finger, left hand” as well.  Cool stuff.

Also check out a great video on our site, in which John Henne walks you through some of the most important information you need to know when making this important purchase.

Enjoy!

 

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Anne Hathaway engaged, and has the ring to prove it!

Posted on February 18, 2012 by admin

engagement ring anne hathawayAdam Shulman sure knows how to pick some good bling!

The 30-year-old actor worked with jewelry company Kwiat to design a sparkler to present to Anne Hathaway, and on Sunday, the Dark Knight Rises star showed off her new accessory in New York City.

“After all that Anne’s been through in the past she knows the value of quality in everything, from her men to her engagement ring,” jewelry expert Michael O’Connor tells Us Weekly, adding that her 6-carat ring — in a timeless platinum setting — likely carries a price tag of approximately $150,000. “Like a fine romance, this setting will embrace the diamond forever and never fade or change color.”

Revealing her bling during an outing at a NYC park with her beau and their dog, Esmeralda, Hathaway, 29, was clearly thrilled to celebrate her engagement, smooching with her man and lounging underneath a tree as their pup looked on.

Read more: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-style/news/see-anne-hathaways-gorgeous-engagement-ring-20112911#ixzz1mlkvAYx0

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Mark Patterson, one of our fav designers!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

We’ve been fans of Mark for some time now, and he often comes by for a trunk show at our Shadyside store.  (ps: we’ll alert you next time if you get on our mailing list!)  But here’s a nice video where Mark describes his approach to designing and creating his beautiful engagement rings….

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Anne Hathaway flashes her new engagement ring!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

Here’s another “celeb ring sighting,” courtesy of celebuzz.com…

Anne Hathaway will soon be a princess bride, and from the looks of her romantic day at a park in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday, she couldn’t be happier.

The Dark Knight Rises actress and her new fiance Adam Shulman really packed on the PDA as Anne flaunted her engagement ring bling. Also participating in their romantic day was their dog Esmeralda. Following the news of her engagement, some details were revealed about the new hardware!

The 29-year-old actress’ rep telling Pop Sugar, “The ring is a design collaboration between her fiancé Adam Shulman and Kwiat Heritage Jewels.”

Anne and Adam started dating in 2008, and reside in Brooklyn. What do you think of actress’ ring? Click the pics below for more PDA shots of the affectionate couple!

 

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Honeymoon with Mrs. Doubtfire….

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

I just think the idea of Robin Williams on a honeymoon is funny in and of itself!  Here’s a clip from a UK paper about his recent nuptials..

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Funnyman Robin Williams has opened up about his honeymoon in Paris, France last month, calling the romantic break with his new bride “wonderful”.

The Mrs. Doubtfire star married graphic designer Susan Schneider in an intimate ceremony in St. Helena, California on 23 October and the couple flew to Europe for a vacation following the nuptials.

Williams tells chat show host Graham Norton, “I was just there (France) for my honeymoon. It was wonderful… it was lovely, so great to be there.”

The actor was also impressed by the paparazzi he encountered on the trip, as all they wanted were pictures of the star kissing his new wife. He adds, “They’re French, it’s like animal photography – they go, ‘Kiss her!’”

H/T to http://web.orange.co.uk/article/news/williams_gushes_about_honeymoon

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Ring missing for a year finds its way back to owner

Posted on September 24, 2011 by admin

Not THE ring, but a beautiful one now available at HENNE

Here’s your feel-good story of the week.  An important lesson in keeping your ring sized correctly!

Enjoy!

 

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Online Survey Reveals Some of Consumers’ Favorite Bridal Jewelry Picks

Posted on August 30, 2011 by admin
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Ring by Alex Sepkus. Available at HENNE.

As you are no doubt aware, engagement rings and wedding bands come in all shapes and sizes.  Er, well – they are all round – but other than that obvious fact, there is a wide range of styles :-)

A recent survey found some interesting results, when it asked consumers what their favs are.  Remember, it’s quite possible that not every manufacturer or designer submitted their designs — so your favorite may not be included.

Click to see the results!

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Ultimate Proposal Winners!

Posted on July 14, 2011 by admin

What does a “spinnaker” have to do with getting engaged?  It’s part of the wonderful story that recently won Austin and Jessica the “Ultimate Proposal” contest held by the Jewelry Information Center.

Here’s the link!

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48-Carat Diamond Ring Fetches $4.2M at Auction

Posted on June 23, 2011 by admin

large diamonf ringFrom Anthony DeMarco of Forbes, comes this story of a REALLY  big stone….at a really big price. Warning;  Objects may be larger than they appear :-)  And ya, know?  Sometimes you CAN get too much of a good thing….

A 46.51-carat oval-cut diamond, flanked on either side by a pear-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 1 and 1.01 carats., fetched an impressive $4.2 million at Christie’s Important Jewels sale in New York. The E color, VVS2 diamond mounted on a platinum ring has a presale estimate of $2.5 to $3.5 million. The two pear shaped diamonds were graded as D color, VS1 and VS2 clarity, respectively.

Get the rest of the story here.

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