Here's everything you should know before buying a diamond ring
Marriage is (hopefully) forever. And so is that big, sparkly rock you're about to spend a fortune on. You've done the hard work of finding the right person; now here's how to find a diamond that'll...
View ArticleA couple got engaged while looking like 2D paintings
Artist Alexa Meade specializes in painting human subjects that look like 2D oil paintings. Recently, what started as a normal photo shoot took a heartfelt turn.Special thanks to Alexa Meade and Ride or...
View ArticleA marriage proposal at a Yankees game went hilariously wrong when the fan...
A Yankees fan attempted to propose to his girlfriend from the stands in the middle of a game on Tuesday night. But when the cameras and the Jumbotron cut to him as he slowly got down on one knee, he...
View ArticleGo inside America's largest diamond factory, which is leading a revolution in...
New York City's Diamond District — located on 47th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues — glitters and sparkles, the well-lit diamonds in shop windows immediately drawing the eyes in.But what...
View ArticleEverything you need to know before buying an engagement ring
Online diamond retailer Ritani knows exactly what its customers are looking for when they visit the site: an engagement ring. "Not only is this [ring] generally [our customer's] largest purchase to...
View ArticlePeople living in these 3 states spend the most money on engagement rings
The average American spends $5,871 on an engagement ring according to The Knot's 2015 Real Weddings Study. The sales team at Ritani, an online diamond retailer that specializes in engagement rings,...
View ArticleA jewelry expert shares everything you need to know before buying an...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.An engagement ring signifies a huge...
View Article4 things you should know before buying an engagement ring online
If you're curious about buying an engagement ring, then first: Congratulations on being in love. We're happy for you. Now, on to the important stuff. If you like to save lots of money (seriously, as...
View ArticleI spent 3 months finding the perfect engagement ring, and it was terrifying —...
Business Insider deputy editor Dave Smith proposed to his girlfriend of two years in December. She said yes! Below, Smith walks us through a traditional, but anguishing, part of the process: buying an...
View Article7 tips to buy an engagement ring without getting ripped off
According to The Knot's 2015 Real Weddings Study, the average American spends about $5,871 on an engagement ring.With diamonds, in particular, pricing is determined by the "four C's"— cut, carat,...
View Article6 sneaky tricks to figure out their engagement ring size, without having to ask
An engagement ring can set you back several thousand dollars, so getting it right is crucial.Many jewelers offer after-purchase resizing, for a small fee — or even for free — but if you don't get your...
View ArticleI spent 3 months creating the perfect engagement ring, and it was...
Mark Bell proposed to his girlfriend of two years in September 2013. They were married in September 2014. Below, 34-year-old Bell walks us through a traditional, but anguishing, part of the process:...
View ArticleThis Brooklyn shop makes jewelry you'll want to wear every day
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.As part of an ongoing series, Insider...
View ArticleA woman lost her engagement ring 13 years ago and it just turned up around a...
The INSIDER Summary:Mary Grams, 84, from Alberta, Canada, thought her ring was gone forever when she lost it 13 years ago.It turned up this week on her family farm, fit snugly around a...
View ArticleTons of women had an awesome response after a Twitter troll mocked 'small'...
The INSIDER Summary:A Twitter "troll" mocked "small" engagement rings.She said she didn't think that a small ring showed a true commitment.People with smaller and non-traditional engagement rings...
View Article27 people reveal the most horrifying proposal stories gone wrong
Proposal stories can be some of the most magical moments of someone's life. But as these stories prove, they can also be some of the cringiest. INSIDER found stories from Redditthreadsabout some...
View ArticlePrince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged — here are the first photos of her...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged. The two announced the news Monday morning in a statement from Kensington Palace. Here are the first photos of Markle's engagement ring. Prince Harry and...
View ArticleAfter getting engaged, I spent months shopping for ring — until I realized I...
Erin Lowry's fiancé was capable of buying her an engagement ring — but she opted not to have one.She writes that engagement rings are not as great of an investment as people might think because the...
View ArticleThese beautiful engagement rings are inspired by iconic Disney princesses
Engagement ring shopping just got a lot easier for Disney fans and royals enthusiasts alike.Zales' "Enchanted" collection includes over 70 pieces of jewelry, all inspired by different Disney...
View ArticleJordan Spieth and longtime girlfriend Annie Verret appear to be engaged
Photos on social media appear to show Jordan Spieth and his longtime girlfriend Annie Verret are now engaged.Spieth and Verret have been together since high school, and Verret has been by the young...
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