Engagement Rings Made In The USA

Photo of Ring Style R757 courtesy of Cornelis Hollander Designs, Inc.

 

Some brides to be are looking for an engagement ring that is just a little bit different. They don't want to shop at their local jewelry store and have the same look that their friends do. They don't want a Tiffany solitaire. So who do they call? Cornelis Hollander Designs, Inc.

 

I admit, I totally fell in love with the ring shown above, as well as the other two shown, but these are just a fraction of what's available from this creative company. Not only that, the jewelry at Cornelis Hollander, Inc. is made by artisans in the USA.

Cornelis Hollander Designs, Inc. founded in 1984 is a full service jewelry design company located in Scottsdale, Arizona. This jewelry design company's jewelry has been distributed all over the US and internationally.

Photo of Style 893 courtesy of Cornelis Hollander Designs, Inc.

Designs are manufactured on the premises, at their store in Scottsdale. Highly-skilled craftsmen work  to produce finest quality jewelry. Cornelis Hollander and the artisans can also provide customers with custom designs.

Customers can bring their own gemstones, diamonds or old jewelry to upgrade to modern designer looks that Cornelis Hollander Designs is known for. You can reach them about your special ring by contacting them at sales@cornelishollander.com

Photo of Ring Style RQ017 Courtesy of Cornelis Hollander Designs, Inc.

 

So if you are a groom to be looking for a very special ring for your very special lady, or anyone just looking for some very special jewelry with a modern look, visit the Cornelis Hollander store or web site and see more examples of the designs and detailed work.

Going Pink? See This Unique Engagement Ring

Photo courtesy of CIJ International Jewelry

 

Engagement rings are no longer 'just' a Tiffany diamond. Engagement rings have moved from diamond solitaires to include colored diamonds as well as unique looks like this conch pearl in pink surrounded by diamonds.

 

It takes a unique bride to be (and bride) to wear jewelry this edgy, but no one will ever forget what your ring looks like if you are wearing this.

 

CIJ International Jewelry describes it as "platinum and 18-karat pink gold with 12 mm conch pearl, 3.71 carats of white diamonds and 0.99 carats of pink diamonds by Mikimoto."  Wow, don't suppose  I'll find one of these in a my next Cracker Jack box.

Artisan Wedding Rings

Turtle Love Co. is an online retailer of artisan jewelry. They are committed to using ecologically and socially responsible practices and materials, and to supporting the work of jewelry artists and designers.

Visit their web site and find all their newest rings and other jewelry. It almost makes me wish I was getting married all over again!

Throwing Out The Engagement Ring?

Photo by Moissanite & Diamonds

OK, I admit, I read other wedding blogs and today came across one on a site called Perfect Beginnings by Taylor Made Weddings.  The writer discusses an article in the Sunday Washington Post called "Outlook's Third Annual Things We Should Throw Out."  At the top of their list? Engagement Rings! Horrors!

I have to admit I am very attached to mine.  Throwing out the custom just is not an option! What should be revisited is attitudes toward engagement rings as status symbols.  Some brides today are all about 'how many carats,' 'how expensive,' and 'how much bigger mine is than yours!'  Shades of stupidity! I'm sorry, but my engagement ring is a sentimental ring that marked the special day my husband asked me to marry him.  Hopefully yours is too.  Too often I hear brides to be discussing how they're planning to 'trade up' or 'get a better one.'  What could be better than the ring that marked that special day? I think what we should throw out is the 'can you top this attitude' toward not just engagement rings but weddings as well.  Remember the sentiment behind things! Please! 

Conflict Free Rings

Starting your marriage out with the purchase of rings that come from a company whose commitment is to ethical diamonds, cruelty-free jewelry, and eco-friendly precious metals. This is the mission of Brilliant Earth, a company that sells beautiful engagement rings, wedding bands, and wedding jewelry. You can work with them to create a custom ring that expresses your own individuality. The web site for Brilliant Earth is: http://www.brilliantearth.com. Here you will find not only a company with beautiful jewelry but with a beautiful soul. They donate a portion of their profits to communities effected by the diamond trade. They also use 'fair trade gold' which protects the environment and comes from companies that take care of their workers. Design you own ring or choose one of their designs.