Wedding and Special Occasion Jewelries For Rent

The past year and a half has been pretty eventful. I got involved in a lot of interesting things that lead me to take a bit of unplanned hiatus from blogging. But I've been doing a lot of thinking and have gathered a lot of great ideas worth sharing so stay tuned for a lot of fun "wedding" things and blog-worthy events.

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Weddings can be very expensive and engaged couples often find themselves compromising on one element or another. Fortunately, there's a new trend in wedding rentals that's making it easier to save money while still having something spectacular, and that's by renting your jewelry.

We all know that many of our favorite celebrities' red carpet and magazine cover looks are loaned to them by designers. Unless you're famous, you probably can't swing a free loan but rental services can have you dressing like a star for a fraction of the retail cost. With services like Avelle and Adorn, you have the opportunity to wear fabulous designer and diamond jewelries for your special night - return it, and no one will be any the wiser.

AVELLE

Why buy expensive, authentic designer jewelries when you can rent them for that special moment you’ve been saving it for? At Avelle, you get trendy merchandise, steal the limelight, without burning a hole in your wallet. Avelle also carries designer handbags, sunglasses and watches. From top designer labels like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, Fendi, Burberry, Kate Spade, Coach, and many more, you can now have luxury on a loan, or purchase them if you fell in love with your borrowed merchandise.

ADORN

Renting diamond jewelry for special occasions is an exciting new concept, and Adorn is proud to be the first to bring it to you. You could own these pieces, but why bother when you can embrace the variety and versatility of our diamond jewelry rental service. It’s smart to rent jewelry for occasions you care about the most and want to look your best!

How to Select A Diamond Ring

Photo credit: Henshall Photography

We see a lot of diamond rings. Big rocks. Small shiny ones. Special settings. Simple ones.
Glittering diamonds are on the hands of most of the brides we meet. Women do love their wedding jewlery and they wear it forever!

There are so many different kinds of diamond options these days. So when you make a major purchase like this for your Valentine's Day proposal, or any time, you want to make sure you have a little diamond know-how.

Here is some advice from the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) for buying a sparkler for your sweetie.

Decide what you can spend. A diamond engagement ring is a major investment and buying the best diamond you can afford is always good advice. With the expanding market for designer engagement ring settings, however, you should make an early decision about where your budgeted money will be spent: Would you rather spend more for a better diamond in a simpler setting or opt for a designer setting with a smaller stone?

Familiarize yourself with the basics. The four-Cs--cut, color, clarity and carat weight--describe the proportion of a diamond as well as other important physical characteristics which will effect its price. Understanding the basics will help you to understand the diamond's price.

Learn how to read a diamond grading report. All reputable jewelers sell diamonds with grading reports or certificates, which provide a third-party evaluation of a diamond and heavily impact its price. The grades should include measurements of the stone, carat weight, color, clarity, finish, polish, symmetry and fluorescence.

Article courtesy of Wedlok.com

Top Wedding Trends for 2008

• Brides will switch up their looks between the ceremony and the reception.
• Steel gray will replace chocolate brown as the accent color.
• White will make a comeback with everything from cakes to flowers. Wedding Web site The Knot says in recent years, it's taken a backseat to bold hues like hot pink, orange and purple.
• Lush and luxe floral arrangements will be popular.
• The Knot says food sample stations with cheese and wine will be trendy.
• Vintage and vintage-style dresses and rings continue to be popular.
• Get your wedding online where the bride and groom can socially network with guests who can help plan their wedding. The Knot suggests creating a blog for feedback.
  

Source: The Knot, a wedding Web site at www.theknot.com.

"These are just a few ideas of what is hot, but you don’t have to stick with the trends. Choose colors and elements you love and reflect your own taste and style. Have fun and create a look that is all your own."