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Guess the Engagement Ring Style!

FabSugar — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:00:22 -0700

I'm nowhere near getting married but that doesn't mean I can't fantasize over my future engagement ring. Believe me people, this moment can make or break a relationship, just ask Carrie! In case you haven't noticed, there's a surfeit amount of styles to choose from - enough to leave you dizzy - so I'm going to test your bling knowledge. Now you've (hopefully) taken Pop's fun Guess the Celebrity Ring Quiz, take my exam to see if you can guess the engagement ring style.

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Can you guess this diamond cut?

Dear Poll: Do You Scope Out Wedding Bands?

DearSugar — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:00:00 -0700

When I meet someone new - male or female - I often find myself glancing down at the left-hand ring finger to see if he or she is wearing a wedding band. I can't help it: I think it's funny that such a small symbol can reveal such a big fact. Are you guilty of this?

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The Geekiest Wedding Rings Ever!

GeekSugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:00:42 -0700

Remember when I asked you how geeky you were going to go for your wedding? Well, for those of you betrothed geeks who want something geeky and completely unique, check out Etsy artist Jana Brevick's Cat 5 Compliant wedding ring set.

Made of sterling silver and an ethernet plug (if you don't buy into the whole every-girl-needs-a-diamond thing), these rings could be the one-of-a-kind touch you're looking for - for the geek wedding to end all geek weddings!

Casa Verde: Customized Wedding Ring Bowl

CasaSugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:30:00 -0700

If you're looking for a way to enhance the unique feel of your wedding ceremony, consider adding one of Caroline Colom Vasquez's gorgeous ring bowls to the big day. Vasquez, an Austin, TX, artist and designer, runs the shop Paloma's Nest, where she designs ceramic bowls, tiles, and decorative pieces for the home. Many of the pieces in the Paloma’s Nest line are available with custom texts, which adds special meaning to the pieces. You can order the With This Ring Bowl ($26) with that message stamped in the bowl's interior, or customize the bowl with your own special words or message. I used one of Caroline's ring bowls in my wedding ceremony, and had a line from a poem special to my husband and me stamped onto the bowl. You could also customize it with your names, the date of your wedding, or a quote or special message.

Each Paloma’s Nest piece is hand cut, free form, with no pattern, imbuing each piece with its own variation in the size, shape, and layout of the text. The shop is eco, too: Recycled, up-cycled, and biodegradable products are prominent throughout the line, as well as in the gift packaging in which pieces arrive. The studio is also powered 100 percent by renewable wind energy.

Explore more of Caroline's line at her shop.

What's Up With Not Wearing Your Wedding Ring?

DearSugar — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0800

I'm sure you all noticed - if not that night, by now after seeing all the coverage - that Michelle Obama was not wearing her wedding ring on inauguration night. Since she wore that enormous diamond sparkler on her left middle finger, her wedding band might have been too much, but its absence sure has people talking!

Leaving the symbolic token of marriage at home doesn't necessarily mean anything, but what's your take on giving the ring a rest every once in a while? Would/do you ever do it, or are you the type to wear your rings all the time, no matter the occasion?

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Relationship Protocol: Wedding Rings

DearSugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:00:00 -0700

Wearing a wedding ring represents something different to every married couple. Most consider it a symbol of their union, but some look at it as just a really nice piece of jewelry! Of course wearing a ring won't guarantee fidelity or life-long happiness, but it sure does act as a constant reminder of the vow you took to love and honor your partner.

I think it's more common for men to opt out of wearing a wedding ring than it is for women, so how would you feel if your husband didn't want to wear one? Would it be a source of contention or would you understand his desire to be ring free?

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Product of the Day: Wedding Ring Coffin

GiggleSugar — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:23:50 -0700

We've all had at least one relationship that died, but what if your relationship had been consecrated by marriage? How do you truly move on and feel some closure? Sure, you can become a barfly, travel to India, or start "journaling," but that's not true closure. True closure is taking your wedding ring and putting it in a Wedding Ring Coffin. Lay it to rest. Then, and only then, will you be able to move on.

Love It or Leave It? Disney-Inspired Engagement Rings

TresSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Some girls never let go of their wish to be princesses, and thanks to designer Kristie Kelly, they don't have to. The Kirstie Kelly for Disney by Mouwad collection, shown at Bridal Week in New York, features six engagement rings and wedding bands that pay homage to Disney's leading princesses.

The engagement rings, named after Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, and Belle are supposed to be "subtle references to the personalities of each princess." For example, the baguettes and clean lines of the Ariel ring are supposed to reference the bold style of art deco and Ariel's "bold individuality."

Although I was never a fan of princesses, have no plans of getting married anytime soon, and would feel sheepish taking a leap into adulthood wearing a Disney-inspired engagement ring, I do fancy the look of the Sleeping Beauty ring. What do you feel about this collection?

DIY: Vibrant Pom-Pom Napkin Rings

partysugar — Wed, 20 May 2009 07:50:44 -0700

After helping one of my friends with the flowers for her big day, I was asked by another friend to put together the festive napkin rings for her wedding. Rather than waste money on buying 60 rings, we made these flower-inspired pom-poms to adorn each napkin. These pom-poms can easily be customized to suit any color scheme. While mine were for a wedding, the fun napkin rings are great for any special occasion, be it a baby shower, engagement party, or dinner party! To learn how to make them and check out my step-by-step photos, read more.

This idea was adapted from something I saw in Martha Stewart Weddings. To make the pom-poms, you will need colored tissue paper, floral wire, and satin ribbon.

Cut four sheets of tissue paper into five- by 10-inch rectangles. Make 3/8-inch accordion folds.
Fold a 18-inch floral wire in half and wrap around the middle of the folded tissue paper and twist.
Trim ends into a rounded or pointed shape.
Carefully separate the layers of the tissue papers, pulling each layer toward the center.
Use the extra wire to make a loop on the back of the pom-pom. Insert a 12-inch piece of ribbon through the loop.
Tie ribbon around the napkin. Voila: a fabulous flower-like napkin ring to dress up any table!

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Does a Ring on That Finger Only Mean One Thing?

TresSugar — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:06:33 -0700

Since I'm neither married nor engaged, I've never thought twice about wearing a ring on my left-hand ring finger, especially a big, chunky ring that's a far cry from a solitaire diamond. But a few weeks ago, I was at a party, and some dude spotted one of the big, chunky rings in question and asked, "Are you engaged?" I wanted to answer, "um, yeah . . . to a clown."

Wedding rings are super-traditional, but they are a handy way to tell if people are attached or not. However, until you're betrothed, I say wear any ol' ring you want. Do you agree, or do you prefer to leave that finger blank until it's loaded with something symbolic?