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.
Plus, Catherine Zeta-Jones "furious" with husband Michael Douglas' doctors. "Dancing with the Stars" developments and drama. Kara DioGuardi on why she's leaving "American Idol." Hot video of the newest 'Twilight' hunk -- and much more!
Bristol Palin said she's over Levi Johnston and dished about her "Dancing with the Stars" rehearsals on Friday's "Tonight Show."
Asked by Jay Leno how she feels about the breakup with her baby's papa, Bristol said, "I'm not disappointed. I'm not heartbroken."
"I tried to make it work for my son. It didn't work, and I realized that we're not meant to be, and I'm just focused on being a good mom," said Bristol, whose son with Levi -- Tripp -- was backstage.
A man charged with attempted felony burglary on Paris Hilton's L.A. home last week has pleaded not guilty.
Nathan Lee Parada entered his plea on Friday and remains behind bars, with his bail set at $50,000, the Associated Press says. He's expected back in court on Sept. 15 for a preliminary hearing.
Parada was arrested the morning of August 24 following the alleged break-in attempt on Hilton's home. The hotel heiress tweeted about the incident, writing, "So scary, just got woken up to a guy trying to break into my house holding 2 big knifes."
Jennifer Grey is opening up about how "Dancing with the Stars" led to the discovery that she had cancer and saved her from a potentially devastating spinal injury.
ET confirms a report in which Jennifer says it was only after she was approached to do "DWTS" that she finally went to a surgeon about her nagging neck pain.
According to Jennifer, a spinal surgeon learned that a car accident Jennifer had years back had ripped ligaments in her neck and had degenerated. The doctor told the iconic 'Dirty Dancing' actress that she was one car accident or one fall away from being paralyzed. Jennifer soon underwent surgery to correct the compressed nerves in her neck, and says she feels great today.
There's lots of buzz on Michael Douglas today ever since his brave appearance on "Late Show with David Letterman" this week, from fans wishing him well to doctors talking about his prognosis.
Michael is continuing his chemotherapy and radiation treatments for the tumor in his throat. Dr. Travis Stork of "The Doctors" is not treating the 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' star, but he says Michael has another important weapon in beating his stage four cancer.
"Positive attitude plays such a huge role in recovery," Dr. Stork tells ET. "We see it with all of our patients, particularly with cancer, because you can let it get you down or, like Michael Douglas is doing, you can say, 'Look, we're going to attack this.' If you have a positive outlook you're going to do better."
Jennifer Aniston, who's set to guest star on "Cougar Town," was snapped taking a car ride with the show's Josh Hopkins on Thursday night.
Aniston is reuniting with her former "Friends" costar Courteney Cox on the small screen for the season-two premiere of "Cougar Town" later this month. She'll play Jules' (Cox) therapist, Bonnie, who gets too involved in her client's life.
Meanwhile, Josh plays Jules' single and minglin' neighbor, Grayson Ellis.
ET has learned that Chris Klein appeared in a California court today and entered a plea in his DUI case.
Klein pleaded no contest to DUI and is required to complete four years of probation, 96 hours of jail time (which he has completed) and 18 months in an alcohol program.
The star was arrested for his second DUI back in June and checked himself into rehab soon after.