More Choices for Women in Diamond Buying There was a time when buying a diamond for a woman was almost as standard as buying a loaf of bread. When the need arose, a man would go to his local jewelry store and pick out a modest solitaire setting as a token of his love. It probably looked similar to what all her friends had and she was just happy to know that she was becoming someone’s wife. A lot has changed since our mothers and our mothers’ mothers said their vows. Today it is the norm for women to have an influence in buying their diamond. Some women even pick out and help pay for their ring. With this comes choice, and in 2007 there are more choices than ever when it comes to selecting a diamond. The result is bigger stones, nontraditional settings, and designer collections. There is even an influx of right-hand rings, for women who want to wear a diamond with or without a man. Not long ago a three-carat diamond was considered a sizable rock, now women are looking for nine and ten carats without batting an eye. One reason for this is because couples are getting married older so they typically have more money to spend. Fancy shapes and colored stones are also becoming more popular for engagement settings. While the round brilliant shape is still the most popular, princess and oval cuts follow closely behind. Modified square emeralds are also trendy because of their similarity to the Royal Asscher cut, a classic cut made popular again through Sex and the City and recent celebrity engagements. Julia Stewart, a student at Frederick Community College, still has some time before she gets engaged, but she already has the ring of her dreams picked out. I want a Danhov piece with micropav? diamonds outlining the setting. This way the round brilliant center stone I want will appear even bigger and more sparkly, Stewart says with a twinkle in her eye. Today many women share this sentiment of wearing a designer ring. Instead of blending in with traditional settings and stones, women want to show off their unique taste. With more choices and more buying power, women in 2007 are doing just that. Sarah Baltic offers you helpful tips on Engagement rings, loose diamonds James Allen Wedding and Anniversary Rings. Our company is a leading diamond and jewelry store offering all products. For more tips please visit http://www.jamesallen.com/wedding-and-anniversary/ or contact author at: sarahbaltic@gmail.com.
ET's got your look at Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky on their wedding day -- including the details behind Chelsea's bridal fashion!
Chelsea's show-stopping wedding gown was designed by Vera Wang, a family friend. Marc's tuxedo, as well as former President Bill Clinton's tie were designed by Christopher Bailey at Burberry, a good friend of the couple's.
The mother of the bride, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, wore a gown designed by her friend, famed designer Oscar de la Renta.
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton has married longtime boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky!
The nuptials took place Saturday evening at the lavish Astor Court estate in Rhinebeck, New York, where the couple exchanged vows before hundreds of guests. Clinton's famous parents -- former President Bill Clinton and current U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton -- were by their daughter's side for the "I Dos."
The proud parents released the following statement to ET: "Today, we watched with great pride and overwhelming emotion as Chelsea and Marc wed in a beautiful ceremony at Astor Courts, surrounded by family and their close friends. We could not have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate the beginning of their life together, and we are so happy to welcome Marc into our family. On behalf of the newlyweds, we want to give special thanks to the people of Rhinebeck for welcoming us and to everyone for their well-wishes on this special day."
Chelsea Clinton's star-studded nuptials are underway right now at the exclusive Astor Courts estate in Rhinebeck, New York. Read on for more...
The bride-to-be arrived at the wedding site earlier Saturday morning, followed by her famous mom's arrival at 5:10 p.m. EST. A presidential motorcade was making its way to the location about one hour ago, and we're told that the V.I.P. passenger aboard was none other than Chelsea's dad, former President Bill Clinton.
Check back here for the latest wedding developments, including the pronouncement of "Husband and Wife"!
A presidential motorcade is on its way to the site of Chelsea Clinton's nuptials, and we're told that the V.I.P. passenger aboard is none other than Chelsea's dad, former President Bill Clinton.
A police official also tells us that Hillary Clinton arrived at the wedding site, Astor Courts, around 5:10 p.m. EST, while bride-to-be Chelsea got there early this morning.
Keep checking back here for the latest as the countdown to Chelsea's wedding continues!
With Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky's wedding expected to get underway in about two hours, their guests are on the go aboard party busses, and we’ve got the details.
At 4:45 p.m. EST the party busses arrived at a security check point en route to Astor Courts, the scenic Hudson River estate where the nuptials are expected to take place.
On Friday, Astor Courts was reportedly ramping up its wedding preps by installing two helicopter landing pads on its grounds.
ET is on the ground in Rhinebeck, New York -- where Chelsea Clinton is expected to get married Saturday evening -- and we've got the 411 on famous faces spotted out around town!
Big names sighted on Saturday so far include Ted Danson and wife Mary Steenburgen, wedding dress designer Vera Wang, and longtime Clinton political allies including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe and former Bill Clinton advisor Vernon Jordan.
Also spotted was movie producer Steve Bing, who lent his private plane to the former president when Clinton flew to North Korea to help bring home Laura Ling and Euna Lee, the two American journalists who'd been imprisoned in the Asian country.
Pre-wedding fever has officially gripped Rhinebeck, New York –- the small town where Chelsea Clinton is expected to tie the knot with Marc Mezvinsky on Saturday evening.
See some of the humorous and touching sights from around Rhinebeck. Then, keep checking back here for the latest as we remain on wedding watch!
