Andrew Moquin's Articles http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Wedding Rings - the Sign of an Eternal Love The wedding ring has long been a symbol of eternal love since god-knows-when. It has been identified through the words inscribed on it, which obviously would constantly remind the couple of the unbreakable vows they have exchanged with each other. We all ... http://www.a1articles.com/wedding-rings--the-sign-of-an-eternal-love-1351073.html 15th January 2010 What is Custom Jewelry Design? For years custom designed jewelry has been created using old world techniques dating as far back as the 1800's. Until recently, almost all-custom designed jewelry was created using these methods. The introduction of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Compute... http://www.a1articles.com/what-is-custom-jewelry-design-1334244.html 08th January 2010 Wedding Ring – A Recognizable Symbol of Love The wedding ring, that most famous and instantly recognizable symbol of the (hopefully perpetual) joining of a man and a woman as husband and wife in the institution of marriage, has a long, wide spread and mysterious history. The meaning of the weddin... http://www.a1articles.com/wedding-ring--a-recognizable-symbol-of-love-1329129.html 06th January 2010 Are Diamonds Really A Girl's Best Friend? All women like to update their looks but that does not necessarily mean they should go out and buy the latest trend. Many of the youngest celebrities in recent years have been decking themselves out in over sized costume jewelery ; it might look fun and f... http://www.a1articles.com/are-diamonds-really-a-girls-best-friend-1312466.html 23rd December 2009 Would You Change The Setting Of Your Engagement Ring? You and your man are getting married in a few months. You really like your engagement ring, but you hate the wedding band that would go with it. You want to take the diamond he gave you out of the setting and place it into a solitaire setting, keeping the... http://www.a1articles.com/would-you-change-the-setting-of-your-engagement-ring-1310402.html 22nd December 2009 Customizing your Engagement Ring I am a jeweler by trade. First I'm going to echo the sentiments of some of the others... avoid the opals. They simply are not going to take the rigors of everyday wear and tear. Opals, while very beautiful and not terribly expensive, are also very fragile... http://www.a1articles.com/customizing-your-engagement-ring-1308451.html 22nd December 2009 Why is an engagement ring so important to women? The ring shows the rest of the world what they have. This is a custom going back very far. Maybe not always in the form of a ring but many things were given to show to the rest of the men that this one girl is taken so to say. Now I think many women feel ... http://www.a1articles.com/why-is-an-engagement-ring-so-important-to-women-1306383.html 21st December 2009 What kind of engagement ring do women prefer? Every woman has her own ideas of what constitutes the "perfect" ring. Each woman is different though, it depends on skin tone and personal style. White Gold is really popular right now, as is Platinum, although many people shy away from the Platinum due ... http://www.a1articles.com/what-kind-of-engagement-ring-do-women-prefer-1304018.html 18th December 2009 Does Engagement Ring Needs To be Diamond? In no way does an engagement ring need to be a diamond. An engagement does not even need a ring -- a symbol of fidelity and eternal love -- because the ring is a symbol ; it is not the commitment itself. However, if one is considering an engagement ring, ... http://www.a1articles.com/does-engagement-ring-needs-to-be-diamond-1301571.html 17th December 2009 Do You Prefer Gemstone Engagement Rings ? It used to be that engagement rings featured a wide variety of different gemstones. You could pick the one that suited you the best. The diamond craze was really just commercially created by the diamond cartels - people like De Beers. This whole "How can ... http://www.a1articles.com/do-you-prefer-gemstone-engagement-rings--1299463.html 16th December 2009 Engagement Rings – Bond for Eternal Love Since nonage, a fairy tale wedding is pictured out into every woman's mind. This journey from "Will you marry me?" to walking down the aisle and saying "I Do" begins with an engagement ring. An engagement ring being a circle, has no beginning and no end. ... http://www.a1articles.com/engagement-rings--bond-for-eternal-love-1297445.html 15th December 2009 Taking Care of your Diamond Engagement Ring Buying a diamond engagement ring for your would-be can be a difficult task for you if you do not have enough knowledge about diamonds. However taking care of the ring is equally important on the part of your woman. A lady should know how to take care of p... http://www.a1articles.com/taking--care-of-your-diamond-engagement-ring-1295550.html 15th December 2009 How expensive should an engagement ring be? Many people will have many different opinions on this, so to answer your question, don't be too hard on yourself. Your intent is there for your love, and the ring will be a symbol of it. You even said yourself that you want to put more money into buying a... http://www.a1articles.com/how-expensive-should-an-engagement-ring-be-1293441.html 14th December 2009 Engagement Ring's Average Cost When it comes to an engagement ring, there are two major discussion points: How pretty is it, and how much does it cost? The average cost of an engagement ring varies, but knowing more about the ring can help you to understand the price. The price of t... http://www.a1articles.com/engagement-rings-average-cost-1291273.html 11th December 2009 Engagement Rings Insurance – How important is it? An engagement ring is one of the jewelry you would probably wear all of the time. For such reason, it will be more possible for it to be vulnerable enough to accidents unlike other diamond jewelry on your jewelry collections. There maybe everyday circums... http://www.a1articles.com/engagement-rings-insurance--how-important-is-it-1289094.html 11th December 2009 Don't you Like your Engagement Ring ? After the deep breaths and heartfelt speeches of your fiance' expressing his devotion to you while full of nervousness and excitement, you realize, you don't quite care about the engagement ring he puts on your finger. While you don't want to hurt your so... http://www.a1articles.com/dont-you-like-your-engagement-ring--1286774.html 10th December 2009 Engagement Rings' Non-Traditional Trends When I got my first call from a woman inquiring about purchasing a gemstone ring, I'm a bit surprised that as times passes by, the popularity of birthstones engagement rings for the bride-to-be has been increasing in women's trends. As an owner of an onli... http://www.a1articles.com/engagement-rings-nontraditional-trends-1285227.html 10th December 2009 Cheap Engagement Rings Doesn't Have to Look Cheap Most women really loves to wear expensive engagement ring, but believe it or not, most of them noways are not expecting it at all. Though you gave her a cheap or alternative engagement ring, still, she will be more than willing to accept it and still be t... http://www.a1articles.com/cheap-engagement-rings-doesnt-have-to-look-cheap-1283125.html 09th December 2009 Selecting A Man's Wedding Ring Some men assume that selecting a wedding ring for themselves is pretty much a case of grabbing the first wedding band off the shelf that fits your finger. However, since that wedding ring is going to be on your finger for many years it is important that y... http://www.a1articles.com/selecting-a-mans-wedding-ring-1224071.html 10th November 2009 Ceramic Wedding Rings One of the newest wedding ring trends to hit the market are ceramic wedding rings. Now, while you may read or hear "ceramic" and think of a plate or cup smashing, nothing could be further from the truth. A ceramic wedding ring is not breakable like glass ... http://www.a1articles.com/ceramic-wedding-rings-1211722.html 02nd November 2009 Unique Engagement Rings. Standing Out From The Crowd. Do you love the idea of owning an engagement ring that nobody else will wear? Do you like to stand out from the crowd? Do you want to combine elements from many other engagement rings that you have seen? Do you want to own an engagement ring that will be ... http://www.a1articles.com/unique-engagement-rings-standing-out-from-the-crowd-1206788.html 29th October 2009 Selecting An Affordable Wedding Ring Metal Couples will be thrilled to know that great advances have been made recently in working with other appropriate metals for wedding rings. Brides and grooms now have a much wider variety in wedding ring metals, and most will be pleased to hear that all of ... http://www.a1articles.com/selecting-an-affordable-wedding-ring-metal-1199313.html 27th October 2009 Wedding Rings for your Wedding Day Wedding day celebration is one of the most important and unforgettable moment of a soon to be and in every couples life. For in that moment two different individuals shared the same feeling and promised to love and to hold each other for eternity. Till de... http://www.a1articles.com/wedding-rings-for-your-wedding-day-1196661.html 23rd October 2009 Inexpensive Engagement Rings. More Bling For Less Bucks When couples announce their engagement, often there are other financial outlays to be considered, including wedding arrangements, a honeymoon, and for many, saving for a home as well. Little wonder that many newly engaged couples are hoping to spend a lit... http://www.a1articles.com/inexpensive-engagement-rings-more-bling-for-less-bucks-1194296.html 22nd October 2009 Picking the Best Engagement Ring If you are planning to give your woman a lovely surprise by giving her an engagement ring, then access online resources rather than buying it from a nearby jewelry shop. Just visit the best online jewelry store known to you, operating over the internet or... http://www.a1articles.com/picking-the-best-engagement-ring-1176737.html 15th October 2009 Affordable Celebrity Inspired Engagement Ring Do you just love the latest engagement ring styles being worn by the movie stars, uber wealthy, and celebrities? Sadly, for many of us, our cash flow is not in the same league as the celebrities we avidly watch. However, that engagement ring is not totall... http://www.a1articles.com/affordable-celebrity-inspired-engagement-ring-1173677.html 14th October 2009 What you need to know before buying an engagement ring Getting engaged to your loved one is truly an unforgettable experience. It can be the most important day of her life. Choosing not just the right but the perfect engagement ring for your lady is important. So, how do we go by choosing the perfect engag... http://www.a1articles.com/what-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-engagement-ring-1164483.html 12th October 2009 Would you consider buying a black diamond engagement ring? Black diamonds are called hematite, as anyone worth their salt in the jewelry industry could tell you, and if you look it up, it has a metallic silver/gray look and is not faceted like a regular gemstone because it is opaque, which defeats the purpose. Ju... http://www.a1articles.com/would-you-consider-buying-a-black-diamond-engagement-ring-1148925.html 05th October 2009 The Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Cushion cut diamond engagement rings are becoming increasingly popular as more celebrities show them off as their engagement ring. Two of the more well known recipients of the cushion cut diamond engagement ring are Ashlee Simpson and Kevin Jonas' new fia... http://www.a1articles.com/the-cushion-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-1113924.html 23rd September 2009 Kevin Jonas Engagement Rings Kevin Jonas has just recently proposed to his girlfriend of 2 years, Danielle Deleasa. Kevin designed the amazing one-off engagement ring himself and had the well known jewelry house Jacob & Co make the engagement ring up for him. The engagement ring d... http://www.a1articles.com/kevin-jonas-engagement-rings-1111309.html 23rd September 2009 Colored Diamond Engagement Rings In recent times we have all seen great examples of fancy colored diamond engagement rings on the rich and famous. Fancy colored diamond engagement rings have been increasing in popularity quite dramatically over the past few years. A natural fancy colored... http://www.a1articles.com/colored-diamond-engagement-rings-1097089.html 18th September 2009 Factors to consider in purchasing an Engagement Ring Getting engage is every women's dream. It is extremely magical and you'll want that the engagement ring you choose is as magical with that event in your life. Engagement rings has been a strong symbolism of romance, commitment and devotion for over a hund... http://www.a1articles.com/factors-to-consider-in-purchasing-an-engagement-ring-1094240.html 17th September 2009 How important is the Engagement Ring? All is set - you know the exact thing you're going to do and how you will certainly do it. Basically, you know exactly what to say and you're eager to put that ring on her finger! Nevertheless, that's just what you're missing - the ring! And there's alway... http://www.a1articles.com/how-important-is-the-engagement-ring-1085654.html 15th September 2009 Carved Wedding Rings Carved wedding rings can convert a simple and traditional band into a work of art, quite literally. Carved wedding rings have been popping up almost as long as the wedding ring itself. The Art Deco and Art Nouveau eras favored carved wedding rings, as did... http://www.a1articles.com/carved-wedding-rings-1016146.html 03rd August 2009 Non-Diamond Engagement Rings Not every couple choose a diamond engagement ring. While some don't like the thought of the potential of conflict diamonds, others are mindful of their budget or the economy, and for some, it just comes down to personal taste. When selecting an engagement... http://www.a1articles.com/nondiamond-engagement-rings-975730.html 10th July 2009 Handy Hints On Caring For Your Engagement Ring. Ok, you have that gorgeous sparkler on your finger. Now you want to keep it there, safe, sound and sparkling. Try these tips to ensure your engagement ring lasts a lifetime. Cleaning. Hand creams, sunscreen lotions, beach sand, dirt from the garden, a... http://www.a1articles.com/handy-hints-on-caring-for-your-engagement-ring-973581.html 09th July 2009 Popular Engagement Ring Trends Some engagement ring fashions may come and go. Other engagement ring styles just keep getting better and better. These are the current engagement ring trends which are all great examples of designs and ideas being constantly improved. Why not incorporate ... http://www.a1articles.com/popular-engagement-ring-trends-972334.html 09th July 2009 Basic Engagement Ring Design Tips For Long Lasting Wear There are enormous styles of engagement rings to select from. Ultimately, your selection will be determined to a large degree by personal choice and your budget. Regardless of this, there are still a few basic principles that apply to any engagement ring ... http://www.a1articles.com/basic-engagement-ring-design-tips-for-long-lasting-wear-967864.html 06th July 2009 Heirloom Engagement Rings. Inheriting A Dud. Consider either of these two scenarios. One, he's finally popped the question, and presented you with his mother or grandmother's engagement ring. Or two, you are about to pop the question to her, and you are expected to give her the engagement ring that ... http://www.a1articles.com/heirloom-engagement-rings-inheriting-a-dud-965296.html 04th July 2009 How To Save Money On Wedding Rings When getting married, most couples are trying to make their dollars go a long way. Wedding costs, honeymoons, saving for houses, the list can be endless. Whether the economy calls for belt tightening or not, there are plenty of good reasons to try and red... http://www.a1articles.com/how-to-save-money-on-wedding-rings-963436.html 02nd July 2009 How To Buy Your Wedding Rings Although usually a smaller financial outlay than a house or car, buying your wedding rings requires some consideration and research. After all, those wedding rings are meant to last a lifetime. Read on to ensure that your wedding ring will last from now t... http://www.a1articles.com/how-to-buy-your-wedding-rings-962999.html 02nd July 2009 Current Wedding Ring Trends Never before has there been such a huge variety of wedding rings to select from. What are the most popular wedding ring trends currently? Platinum wedding rings are extremely popular for several reasons. Firstly, the metal is very hard wearing and str... http://www.a1articles.com/current-wedding-ring-trends-950959.html 26th June 2009 Selecting a Wedding Ring One of the most lasting of wedding choices to be made are the wedding rings. After all, in an ideal world, those wedding rings will be on your fingers for the rest of your lives. Here are a few points to ponder. The Groom. Is he planning on wearing a w... http://www.a1articles.com/selecting-a-wedding-ring-950527.html 26th June 2009 Which Wedding Ring Metal Is Best For You? Tungsten, titanium, palladium, platinum, and gold. No we are not describing credit card colors, but the various metals now available for wedding rings. Before selecting or ordering your wedding rings, do you know which metal is best suited to you? Whether... http://www.a1articles.com/which-wedding-ring-metal-is-best-for-you-941895.html 18th June 2009 Selecting the Perfect Engagement Ring The perfect engagement ring should be perfect for you now, but also in the years to come. Consider these few points before making that investment. Stone color. Do you have a favorite color? Has it always been your favorite color, or is it just a fashi... http://www.a1articles.com/selecting-the-perfect-engagement-ring-919470.html 05th June 2009