So you’re looking to buy an engagement ring, and you’re considering rose gold. Well, you’re in the right place because rose gold is about as romantic as it gets. These engagement rings are the epitome of romanticism, and if ever love were to be encapsulated in the form of a ring, it would be rose gold.  Over the years, rose gold has interchangeably been the centerpiece to some trends, while taking a backseat to others. Current popular uses of rose gold include the latest iPhone, laptops, and even cars. This trend seems to suggest that we’re in the midst of a rose gold revolution. Rose gol ..read more

What’s the quickest way to feel totally put together? Add diamond earrings. Diamond stud earrings are one of the most versatile pieces of jewelry. They’re considered classics for a reason: no matter what day or month or year it is, diamond studs are always in style. Diamond studs can make you feel effortlessly chic, whether you’re running to the grocery store or going to a twelve-course prix-fixe meal at a 3-Michelin Star restaurant.  Design Your Own Diamond Stud Earrings At Ritani, we believe the best jewelry is the jewelry you design for yourself or for someone you love. That ..read more

According to the New York Times, "wearing an engagement ring is a recent trend that became popular in America after World War II." Traditionally, it was uncommon for men to wear these rings, but this has changed. Men were initially only given their partner's wedding band as a symbol of love and commitment. They would replace it with another non-engagement typeset while still having her original one on hand, so there isn't any confusion about who owns what items. Nowadays, some choose not just because of tradition or symbolism. Many people do it out of respect for the woman who gave them their ..read more

A diamond falling out of your ring is a stressful experience. Unfortunately, your ring isn’t indestructible, but don’t worry – this happens more often than you think! This is not necessarily a reflection of poor craftsmanship - a ring worn frequently is more likely to become damaged.  Side stones fall out more often than center stones since they are tiny and subject to hits and blows. This is why it’s so important to take your engagement ring or wedding ring off anytime you are doing anything strenuous.   You may not notice ..read more

If you’re one of the many Americans who received a $1,400 stimulus check – or maybe even more than that – you may have put it away in your savings. Or you’re ready to use the money to pop the question with a beautiful ring. Here are 6 affordable engagement rings you can buy with your stimulus check.  1. Daphne Heart Shaped Sapphire Ring in 18kt Rose Gold - $1,097  Heart-shaped engagement rings are extremely unique and romantic. Your partner will fall in love with this sapphire ring that is beautifully complemented by rose gold. Sapp ..read more

Are you tempted to purchase a wooden wedding ring for their unique, earthy allure?    Unfortunately, wooden wedding rings won't last for very long, and certainly won’t last as long as a wedding band that is crafted with precious metal. The lifespan of a wood wedding ring will vary depending on the type of wood used in the ring, as well as the quality of the wood. The most popular types of woods used for wedding rings are hardwoods – koa, teak, mahogany, oak, and walnut are all common choices. Av ..read more

Engagement rings with a hidden halo are currently trending. A traditional halo engagement ring features tiny diamonds set around the border of the center stone. This makes the center stone appear larger and adds extra sparkle.   French-set Halo Diamond Engagement Ring  A hidden halo engagement ring features diamonds circling around the base of the center stone. When viewing your engagement ring from above, you won’t see the hidden halo, but it can be viewed from the side. Hidden halos work for any diamond shape.  ..read more

While shopping for an engagement ring, there are many little features one must consider: how wide (or thin) should the shank be? White gold or platinum? Prong set or bezel set?   Another thing you may want to consider is whether you prefer a high set or low set engagement ring.     A high set engagement ring (left) compared to a low set engagement ring (right) A high set (or high profile) engagement ring will raise the diamond high off the finger, making it look like it is floating, and will create a classic engagement ring ..read more

If you are looking to buy an engagement ring, you without a doubt want to get it for the best price possible. As it goes with shopping, sometimes buying things out of season yields the best deals. So, when is the best time to buy an engagement ring?   Most proposals happen between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day. Historically, this is when prices at brick-and-mortar jewelers will go up.  For online jewelers like Ritani, you can find the best prices for diamonds and engagement rings year-round. Our unique ability to have less overhead ..read more

Way back in 1878, deep in the Kimberly Diamond Mine in Northern Cape, South Africa, a massive yellow diamond weighing 287.42 carats was found. At the time it was the largest yellow diamond ever discovered, and still to this day it remains one of the biggest diamonds ever to be unearthed, period. News traveled fast of this stone’s unique size and beauty, and soon a jeweler in New York City purchased the yellow diamond for $18,000. That jeweler’s name: Charles Tiffany. Henceforth, this magnificent stone has been referred to as the Tiffany Diamond, or Tiffany Yellow Diamond, and it is the prized ..read more