September 2023 - ON THE FASHION

Out-Of-This-World Jewelry: Shop Frank Darling’s New Starlette And Lunette Collections Of Engagement Rings

Tamara C. Bean September 30, 2023 September 30, 2023

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Fall is nearly upon us, which means it’s the perfect time for all things romantic (foliage, apple-picking, etc.). Your girlfriend’s been waiting patiently for you to pop the question, so it’ll be worth it when she’s dressed in her favorite fall outfits for the inevitable pictures. If you’re looking for inspiration for the big moment, head over to Frank Darling to check out their new Starlette and Lunette collections of engagement rings.

The Starlette and Lunette collections draw their inspirations from, you guessed it, the stars and the moon. Think of you and your girlfriend as star-crossed lovers who found each other in this big, crazy universe. I give you permission to use that line to really make her swoon.

Nothing is more satisfying to a bride-to-be to get compliments like, “Your ring is so unique and cool!” Those are the kinds of compliments she’ll get when she wears a Starlette or Lunette ring. Take it from me: I’ve been married for three months, so I’m basically an expert.

The Starlette Princess Solitaire Engagement Ring

Frank Darling Starlette Princess Solitaire Engagement Ring

Details:

Princess-shaped diamond that is elegantly orbited by a tapering trio of twinkling and radiant round melee diamonds
Lofty in sparkle while sitting low on the finger
Modern plunge setting sits flush with any wedding band
Low profile, classic comfort fit
Also available in Round, Pear, and Oval cuts

The Lunette E.W. Emerald Half Bezel Solitare Engagement Ring

Frank Darling Lunette E.W. Emerald Half Bezel Solitare Engagement Ring

Details:

Chunky half-bezel band saunters and shimmers with an east-west, emerald-cut diamond
Low profile, classic comfort fit
Also available in Oval, Cushion, and Marquise cuts

Why Frank Darling?

Shop Frank Darling for engagement rings, wedding bands, and pendant necklaces

Shopping for diamonds can be an intimidating experience considering what you’re buying. This is a huge undertaking that you don’t want to screw up. If she loves her new ring, she’s going to

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The astonishing cost of Delta Goodrem’s engagement ring revealed

Tamara C. Bean September 27, 2023 September 27, 2023

delta-goodrem-announces-engagement-to-guitarist-matthew-copley-forever-215842913.html” data-ylk=”slk:She proudly showed off her engagement ring on Instagram;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;” class=”link yahoo-link”She proudly showed off her engagement ring on Instagram as she announced that her partner, Matthew Copley, had popped the question, and now the staggering cost of Delta Goodrem’s bling has been revealed.

The Aussie singer-songwriter took to social media on Thursday evening to share that she and Matthew, who works as her guitarist, got engaged while on holiday in Malta.

Delta Goodrem and Matthew Copley at Uluru / Delta and Matthew in Malta. — Delta Goodrem and her musician boyfriend Matthew Copley are engaged. Photos: Instagram/matthew.copley / deltagoodrem

“My best friend asked me to marry him,” she wrote in the caption alongside a ring emoji.

The first snap shows Delta and Matthew embracing in front of a magnificent seaside view as the sun sets and they enjoy a glass of champagne.

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She followed this up with a video of a string quartet playing Elton John’s ‘Your Song’ in the garden surrounded by white rose petals before panning to show her sparkling engagement ring.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Zack Stone, a specialist at UK retailer Steven Stone, estimated that her sparkling diamond ring is worth about $123,000.

He said the 3ct round cut diamond in a solitaire setting is ‘timeless’ and is ‘the most iconic and popular of all diamond shapes’.

A string quartet in the garden / Delta Goodrem showing off her engagement ring. — Matthew popped the question while they were on holiday together in Malta. Photos: Instagram/deltagoodrem

‘Forever’

Delta’s famous followers quickly flooded her comments section after she announced her engagement online with congratulatory messages from stars such as Sophie Monk, Amy Shark, Samantha Jade, Calum Scott and Natalie Imbruglia.

“Such beautiful news!! So happy for you sweetheart. Huge congrats to you both,” Lisa Wilkinson wrote, followed by Kylie Gillies, who said, “Now THAT’s something to sing about. Congratulations to you both. Marvellous Malta memory right there”.

“Oh my!!!

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Woman sparks backlash after grabbing her engagement ring mid-proposal

Tamara C. Bean September 26, 2023 September 26, 2023

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A woman has left TikTok viewers divided, after reaching out and grabbing her engagement ring out of the box mid-proposal.

Bride-to-be Courtney Ward has sparked backlash online after uploading a video of herself snatching her engagement ring out of its box while her fiancé was still professing his love.

In the article-link” href=”https://www.tiktok.com/@court_the_croissant/video/7254800113887972651″viral clip, which has amassed 1.9 million views, the TikToker’s partner was kneeling down on one knee while she’s standing in front of him. Block letters in the background spelt out, “Will you marry me?”

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Courntey’s partner held the ring out inside its box as he proposed, before the eager 29-year-old reached out to grab it, placing it on her finger herself. “No one, absolutely no one,” the clip overlay text read. “Me: takes the engagement ring and puts it on while he’s still talking.”

“In my defense it was so beautiful I had to put it on right then and there!” she captioned the video, which featured background audio filled with laughter, saying, “Oh no, no, no.”

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TikTok divided over woman’s response to proposal

While Courtney may have found the moment funny, many TikTok users slammed the bride-to-be and called her response a “huge red flag.”

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“Run sir,” one person commented. “I know someone who did this… they got divorced in five months,” another wrote. “Couldn’t even put her phone away for the proposal,” a third said.

However, others defended the content creator, finding her reaction very relatable. “OMG I did the same thing and didn’t realize until my fiancé told me and I rewatched the video,” one wrote.

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‘Entitled’ bride-to-be grabs her engagement ring out of its box mid-proposal: ‘Huge red flag’

Tamara C. Bean September 25, 2023 September 25, 2023

She knew what she wanted, so she reached out and grabbed it.

Bride-to-be Courtney Ward has received backlash for snatching her engagement ring out of the box before her fiancé could even utter the words: “Will you marry me?”

In the 8-second TikTok, which has clocked up over 1.9 million views, the eager woman, 29, did not hesitate to grab the ring and place it on her finger while her man still professed his love on one knee.

“No one, absolutely no one,” the clip overlay text read. “Me: takes the engagement ring and puts it on while he’s still talking.”

Ward’s fiancé Stephen proposed among tropical scenery in San Diego, California, with white block letters spelling out “Will you marry me?”

COURTNEY WARD — Bride-to-be Courtney Ward received backlash for snatching her engagement ring out of the box before her fiancé could even utter the words: “Will you marry me?”

The Post reached out to Ward for comment.

The Phoenix, Arizona resident knew she had a bizarre reaction to the romantic event, so she posted the TikTok clip on July 12 using background audio filled with laughter, saying, “Oh no, no, no.”

“In my defense, it was so beautiful I had to put it on right then and there!” she captioned the video.

While she may have found the moment funny, many people called her response a “huge red flag.”

“Run sir,” pleaded one woman. “‘Yea she’s super entitled run brother run!”

“I know someone who did this… they got divorced in 5 months,” another disgruntled TikToker commented.

Ward addressed the nay-sayers in her comments, saying, “Some people are acting like I’m a horrible person for doing it… it was an immediate

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Zooey Deschanel’s Fabulous Floral Engagement Ring Cost $40K

Tamara C. Bean September 22, 2023 September 22, 2023

The sighting: Actress Zooey Deschanel, best known for being hilarious and adorable on beloved 2010’s sitcom New Girl, is engaged to her Property Brother beau!

The jewels: Zooey Deschanel’s brand is all things twee and fun, and her non-traditional engagement ring fits perfectly with her public persona (even if the literal fit of the ring does appear to be too big for the actress’s finger).

I originally assumed that this pretty floral piece must be a custom design, but it’s not. Instagrammer @Wwwjewels and her audience of super sleuths managed to track down the exact style on Van Cleef & Arpels’ website.

Zooey Deschanel’s engagement ring is from Van Cleef & Arpels’ Folie des Prés collection. The floral band is 18K white gold with pink and mauve sapphires and diamonds. It is currently available on Van Cleef’s website for $42,900.

Articles from a few weeks ago cite the price as $41,700, so perhaps there has been some celebrity-related inflation since then.

The trends: The only trend here is for unique engagement rings that reflect the couples’ personality I am extremely here for it.

What do we think? I love a unique engagement ring and this one feels so right for its wearer that I am delighted by it in every way.

I think that if New Girl’s Jess was a real person who existed separately from Zooey Deschanel, she would love this ring too and that makes me even happier.

Now, Zooey, please go get that gorgeous ring sized before it falls off of your finger.

Judgement: 17/10 for a celebrity I like with a ring I love!

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Crash Course In Romance ft. Oval Engagement Rings

Tamara C. Bean September 21, 2023 September 21, 2023

In the world of eternal love and promises, the beauty of engagement rings has held steadfast through the tides of time. These miniature tokens of affection carry the weight of forever, a promise that glimmers on a delicate finger. Among these, the oval engagement ring stands as a testament to the eternal, ever-lasting love that transcends generations. A flawless blend of classic elegance and modern sophistication, the oval engagement ring has staked its claim as a symbol of everlasting devotion, leaving hearts aflutter and jaws agape.

Picture this: a sunbeam dancing upon a crystal-clear stream, its undulating ripples reflecting the dazzling daylight. In the same way, the oval engagement ring plays with light, capturing it from all angles and casting a mesmerizing play of glimmer and gleam. The oval shape, with its elongated silhouette, showcases a brilliance that sparkles like dewdrops on a crisp morning. A single glance at this exquisite gem ignites a kaleidoscope of emotions, much like a fleeting moment of unspoken understanding between two souls.

Shakespeare himself might have coined the phrase, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” but even he could not have anticipated the sheer elegance of an oval engagement ring. Its elongated form gracefully embraces the finger, evoking the image of a tender lover’s embrace, forever capturing the essence of devotion. The curve of the oval, reminiscent of a lover’s whispered promise, invites one to bask in its unending beauty, much like a poetic sonnet whispered softly into the night.

As if plucked from a fairy tale, the oval engagement ring is a relic of both tradition and innovation, a bridge between the past and the future. With its origins tracing back to the 18th century, this shape has transcended

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Why Meghan Markle Hasn’t Been Wearing Engagement Ring From Harry

Tamara C. Bean September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023

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Meghan Markle was spotted without her engagement ring while attending the Invictus Games with Prince Harry — but there’s a perfectly good explanation.

Meghan, 42, was without the diamond because it’s currently being serviced after the setting came loose, a source tells Us Weekly. The Duchess of Sussex was first seen sans ring when she and Harry, 38, attended the Family & Friends party on Tuesday, September 12. The accessory was missing once again when the pair stepped out for the wheelchair basketball tournament the following day.

Harry designed the ring with Cleave & Company, who also served as the late Queen Elizabeth II’s regular jeweler. Harry told BBC during a post-engagement interview in November 2017 that he used a new rock from Africa — where he and Meghan spent time together early in their relationship — combined with diamonds that his mom, Princess Diana, once wore.

“The ring is yellow gold, because that’s [Meghan’s] favorite, and the main stone itself I sourced from Botswana, and the little diamonds on either side are from my mother’s jewelry collection to make sure that she’s with us on this — on this crazy journey together,” he said.

Meghan, for her part, gushed over the design at the

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Why Meghan Markle Hasn’t Been Wearing Engagement Ring From Prince Harry

Tamara C. Bean September 17, 2023 September 17, 2023

Meghan Markle was spotted without her engagement ring while attending the Invictus Games with prince-harry/” data-ylk=”slk:Prince Harry;elm:context_link;itc:0″ class=”link rapid-noclick-resp”Prince Harry — but there’s a perfectly good explanation.

Meghan, 42, was without the diamond because it’s currently being serviced after the setting came loose, a source tells Us Weekly. The Duchess of Sussex was first seen sans ring when she and Harry, 38, attended the Family & Friends party on Tuesday, September 12. The accessory was missing once again when the pair stepped out for the wheelchair basketball tournament the following day.

Harry designed the ring with Cleave & Company, who also served as the late Queen Elizabeth II’s regular jeweler. Harry told BBC during a post-engagement interview in November 2017 that he used a new rock from Africa — where he and Meghan spent time together early in their relationship — combined with diamonds that his mom, Princess Diana, once wore.

“The ring is yellow gold, because that’s [Meghan’s] favorite, and the main stone itself I sourced from Botswana, and the little diamonds on either side are from my mother’s jewelry collection to make sure that she’s with us on this — on this crazy journey together,” he said.

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A royal affair! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship has been on the world’s radar ever since news broke in 2016 that they were dating. The pair were introduced through mutual friends that July. One year after their first encounter, the Suits alum addressed the pair’s courtship for the first time. “We’re a couple. We’re in […]

Meghan, for her part, gushed over the design

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Meghan Markle spotted without her engagement ring at Invictus Games

Tamara C. Bean September 16, 2023 September 16, 2023

Meghan Markle has been leaving the house without one diamond-adorned accessory on her finger.

Most recently, the Duchess of Sussex was spotted next to her husband at the Invictus Games in a fashionable look that did not include the traditional engagement ring he gave her. When seen at the sixth edition of the multi-sport event for injured or sick servicemen and women, fans noticed Meghan’s ring finger only had her wedding band on it.

However, according to meghan-markle-not-wearing-engagement-ring-prince-harry-invictus-games-germany-7969198″ data-ylk=”slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0″ class=”link “People’s report, Meghan’s three-stone ring has been taken in for adjustments, as one of the diamond sets became loose. The Duke of Sussex proposed to his wife in November of 2017 with the ring co-designed by Queen Elizabeth’s known jeweler, Cleave & Company and himself.

A large cut jewel from Botswana lies between two of Princess Diana’s diamonds on a micro pavé band. Meghan altered the accessory in 2019 by switching from a classic gold band to the mod studded replacement.

While the engagement ring was absent from her hand, Meghan still donned the traditional Welsh gold wedding band with her eternity ring. Having the ceremonial ring made from the pure gold has been a tradition kept within the royal family since the 1923 wedding of Queen Elizabeth to Prince Albert.

Meghan attended an intimate party for the family and friends of the athletes on Tuesday and spent time watching the wheelchair basketball tournament with Harry on Wednesday. During her 13 September outing, the mother of two sported a J Crew black and white blazer with a pair of Chanel ballet flats and Staud white shorts.

Promptly after Meghan was seen in the affordable formal-wear, eager style enthusiasts rushed to the brand’s website to purchase the same jacket. However, the influx of customers caused

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Stephen Bear’s fiancee Jessica has engagement ring tattoo lasered off saying it feels like ‘hot oil’ on her left hand

Tamara C. Bean September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023

STEPHEN Bear’s Fiancée Jessica Smith has revealed the results of her tattoo removal.

The OnlyFans star had an engagement ring tattoo on her wedding finger in tribute to a former lover.

Jessica Smith has had a tribute tattoo to her ex removedCredit: Instagram

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Jessica had the engagement ring tattoo removedCredit: Instagram

Jessica, 22, took to her Instagram Stories on Thursday and showed fans she had a tattoo lasered off.

In the snap, Stephen’s fiancée showed her left hand with a bandage wrapped around her ring finger.

She captioned the Story: “Worth the pain. Legit like hot oil being poured on me.”

The model is no stranger to getting tattoos in tribute to partners, as back in July she revealed a new ink for her disgraced partner Stephen.

Shamed Stephen Bear's fiancée Jessica Smith moves out of his £525k home

Stephen Bear’s fiancee Jessica Smith sparks pregnancy rumours with deleted post

She left social media users horrified when they saw that she had the name ‘Stephen’ forever inked on her right arm, just above her elbow.

Jessica captioned the post: “How freaking cute is this.

“Stephen is gonna love it,” alongside a queen and pink heart emojis.

The influencer has been dating the shamed star for a number of years and the pair got engaged shortly before he was jailed.

Stephen claimed to have made a fortune from various businesses and OnlyFans videos with Jessica.

In

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