Friday “Rocks”! featuring Lauren B Jewelry

February 15, 2019 / Posted by Becca

If love is still in the air, then take a look at today’s post featuring Lauren B Jewelry! I am all about these engagement rings! I love the bold detailing and unique designs! BEAUTIFUL! Check out my favorites!

“Lauren B carries a wide selection of finely-crafted diamond and colored gemstone jewelry. We are best-known for specializing in engagement rings and bridal jewelry. We house a large and carefully curated inventory of GIA certified diamonds and gems to cater to each person’s needs. Guiding you smoothly through the process of narrowing down ring designs, center stone choices, and crafting your perfect ring from A to Z is our speciality. From modern, micropave designs to art-deco and vintage inspired, our Lepozzi handmade bridal collection has something to meet everyone’s taste. We specialize in custom designs allowing you to select each aspect of your dream ring.”

OVAL DIAMOND YELLOW GOLD ENGAGEMENT RING

A spectacular oval diamond center in a solitaire split band design handmade in 14 karat yellow gold.

MOISSANITE ASSCHER CUT WHITE GOLD ENGAGEMENT RING

Asscher cut moissanite in our Hidden Halo design which is noted for two rows of pave diamonds fitted beneath the center-stone.

CUSHION CUT MOISSANITE TWO-TONE ENGAGEMENT RING

Signature Bezel Wrap collection ring in two-tone with a rose gold band and prongs contrasted by the bezel set wrap of diamonds underneath the center-stone made in white gold.

LEPOZZI PEAR SHAPE DIAMOND PLATINUM ENGAGEMENT RING

Hidden Halo design featuring an impressive pear shape diamond fitted with two rows of pave diamonds underneath, and resting atop a wide split band connected by bezel set diamonds.

Want to create her dream marriage proposal? We have the perfect way. Contact The Yes Girls to get started on your personalized marriage proposal, wedding plan, vow renewal, anniversary or date night today! We're so excited to work with you!

Top 5 Valentine’s Day Themed Proposals by The Yes Girls

February 14, 2019 / Posted by Megan Ellis

Valentine’s Day proposals are very common (trust us, we’ve been inundated with inquiries to propose on this very day!) and while most tend to lean towards the ever-so-classic red rose petals and candles, The Yes Girls tend to do things a little differently. We believe in going big, going personal, and going unique. So what is our idea of the perfect Valentine’s Day proposal? Here are 5 of our favorites:

This proposal included an 8 ft heart balloon accented with bursts of flowers and small magnets, and a banner that says “opposites attract” in Korean, since she loves Korean TV shows. If you’re going to do heart-shaped anything, why not make it look as stunning as this one??

Hello, every woman’s dream! This Sexy and the City proposal took place in the stunning Plaza Hotel, and was everything V-day proposals should be made of. SWOON!

One of our most loved proposals last year, this SF rooftop proposal was dreamy in all the right ways. Marquee letters just don’t get much cuter than this! Not pictures: the ombre petal aisle that gave us all the heart eyes!

Okay, this proposal may have been created especially for Elle Woods. Pink ombre petal aisle, gorgeous pastel lanterns, and a macaron tower? YES PLEASE TO ALL OF THAT!

This gorgeous NHL player’s proposal is not yet on the blog, but trust me, it’s a good one! You have to stay tuned to see the gorgeous details from this amazingly romantic proposal. Such a tear jerker!

Love these proposals? Email us today to get started on your custom proposal!

Make it an Eco-Friendly Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Ring this Valentine’s Day!

February 11, 2019 / Posted by Megan Ellis

Looking to propose to your valentine with the perfect engagement ring, but don’t want to break the bank? Then do yourself a favor and consider a lab-grown diamond. Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds- chemically, physically, and optically identical to earth-mined diamonds, yet come free of any environmental abuse and are priced 30-40% less than an equivalent earth-mined diamond. New to lab-grown diamonds? Think of it like this, you can get ice from a glacier or you can create it in your refrigerator, but it’s still ice. The same goes for lab-grown diamonds! It’s just the origin that differs, not the diamond itself.

One of our all-time favorite destinations for stunning lab-grown diamond enagement rings is MiaDonna. They offer so many gorgeous styles, from Antique to Modern to Stackable to Three Stone- they have a style to suit every taste. Here’s a few styled we’ve added to our wishlist…

Traditional Solitaire Engagement Ring

Chorus Three Stone Engagement Ring

Rosemary Engagement Ring

And if you can’t find the perfect ring online, you can design your own with their fabulous custom design department! Not totally comfortable choosing a ring online? Don’t fret! MiaDonna’s offers a super easy (and free) Home Try-On Program whereby you can try four of your favorite ring styles from the comfort of your own home. Pretty amazing, right? This Valentine’s Day, shop MiaDonna for all of your special gifts for your loved one! With so many accessories and rings for everyday wear, you’ll be stuck on what to choose, but the MiaDonna team is available via email or phone to help with any questions you may have. Celebrate well and spread a little ethical and conflict-free love this season!

About MiaDonna

Based in Portland, Oregon, MiaDonna was founded by single mom and entrepeneur, Anna-Mieke Anderson. Her drive and passion to create positive change and changing the diamond industry for the better led her to launch MiaDonna. This mission was simple – create the most important objective for MiaDonna: to craft afforable, ethical and beautiful fine bridal jewelry brand that would take a foundation-first approach, using profits from every order to help free a child from a lifetime of diamond mining and poverty. It was important to create a company that people would not only feel good about purchasing from, but that would also help in assisting the rebuild of earth-mined diamond communities around the world (and free the innocent, oppressed children who have been involved in the negative effects of the diamond industry).

With that mission, and the goal to always do what she can to help, Anna-Mieke’s making those dreams a reality with MiaDonna’s charity foundation, The Greener Diamond who actively work on projects and initiatives to enact positive change in African countries such as Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Friday “Rocks”! featuring Diamond Foundry

February 8, 2019 / Posted by Becca

Less than a week away to the most romantic holiday ever… are you prepared?! If you’re still looking for that ‘WOW’ engagement ring for the one you love, than look no further and check out today’s post featuring Diamond Foundry! I am in love with this collection! Each piece is perfectly crafted and SO romantic! Just beautiful!

“We’re on a mission to make diamonds positive for the world.
In our foundry, we use solar technology to sustainably create diamonds.
In our diamond workshops, we cut & polish each unique diamond to many unique shapes and as perfectly proportioned as only 1% of all diamonds in the world.
In our brand studios, we create fine jewelry brands that empower and inspire.

We are about: Innovation, Craftsmanship, Simplicity, Sustainability, Owning Enabling Technologies, and Making a Difference.”

THE ERIEANNA ENGAGEMENT RING

Inspired by Meghan Markle’s stunning engagement ring from Prince Harry, our classic three-stone ring features two brilliant round side diamonds, flanking your center stone of choice. Two Brilliant Round diamonds, each 0.5ct average weight. Your diamonds will be set in platinum with double prongs securing your center stone to ensure durability, with the option of a band in 18k rose, white, yellow gold or platinum. An open gallery provides the maximum light return.

BEZELED GROVE ENGAGEMENT RING

This streamlined ring features a bezel set center diamond and a soft half dome shaped band that elegantly tapers to fine cathedral shoulders, forming the low profile of this unique solitaire design. Nests perfectly with an eventual accompanying wedding band.

FOUR POINTED GROVE ENGAGEMENT RING

This classic silhouette features a classic four prong set center diamond with a slight outline of milgrain visible from the top view. A soft half dome shaped band elegantly tapers to fine cathedral shoulders, furthering the low profile feel of this unique solitaire design. Nests perfectly with an eventual accompanying wedding band.

ALYSSUM PAVE HALO ENGAGEMENT RING

The ideal halo, the Alyssum Engagement Ring was designed with beauty, form and function in mind. A central diamond is held in place by four petal-shaped prongs, custom made to fit the diamond size and shape of your choice. A delicate row of Pave encircles the stone and continues around the band for maximum brightness and sparkle. This beautiful ring will sit flush with a wedding band.

Twinkle Lights Hotel Room Proposal in Santa Monica, CA

February 7, 2019 / Posted by Megan Ellis

Can you say dreamy?? Linyi and Ruixiang’s Santa Monica proposal was the perfect blend of romantic, intimate, and all-around stunning. Their hotel room, which overlooked the ocean, was covered from floor to ceiling in twinkle lights to give the appearance of a light waterfall! Paired with a flower petal aisle and their adorable pooch, it was a proposal for the books! Congratulations to Linyi and Ruixiang :)

Photography: TM Inspired

Friday “Rocks”! featuring Louise Jean

February 1, 2019 / Posted by Becca

Love is in the air! And if you are looking for the most romantic engagement ring to pop that special question this Valentine’s Day, than look no further!! This collection from Louise Jean is absolutely breath-taking! Each piece is the perfect combination of both delicate and bold detailing! I just love the simple elegance!! Check out my favorites!

“Louise Jean Jewellery was born from a desire to create timeless pieces that represent intention, ethics and most importantly, quality. Since the beginning, Louise Jean Jewellery has organically grown a following of loyal clientele. The unique details of Louise Jean Jewellery designs’ connect personally with her clientele, each of whom purchase their pieces as intentional forms of self-expression. Each piece is thoughtfully designed to complement and enhance the natural beauty of all women. For Louise, jewellery is much more than ornamental; each piece, created with intention and full of meaning. Louise Jean Jewellery is handcrafted from ethically sourced & eco-conscious materials this is foundational in the brands’ values. The most fulfilling part of Louise’s work is knowing that her creations meaningful, and destined to be passed down for generations. Louise Jean Jewellery celebrates the fusion of beauty, simplicity and functionality in wearable treasures.”

OVAL MOISSANITE TRIO RING

An 8×5.5mm Oval Astral Moissanite™ framed by two Trillion cuts.

EMERALD MOISSANITE CEREMONIAL SOLITAIRE

A 7 x 5mm Emerald cut Moissanite set in our classic Oval Ceremonial Setting.

GALAXY DIAMOND CROWN RING

A duplicate of our popular Morganite Crown Ring but set with a black Galaxy Diamond and a halo of white Diamonds.

SUNSTONE SOLITAIRE RING

A solid and simple Solitaire – set with a specially hand-picked Oregon Sunstone. Catch the Sunstone in the right lighting and you will notice pink glitter (schiller) within her depths – a mini Galaxy/cosmic explosion.

Breathtaking Loft Proposal with Bridge Views in New York City

January 31, 2019 / Posted by Megan Ellis

Marc and Hannah’s proposal in New York City was all about highlighting future plans (and doing so in a STUNNING way!) We wanted to represent their living room a few years down the road, with three pairs of shoes for their three (future) kids. Next to the fireplace was a basket with two scrapbooks, one labeled “Where We’ve Been” and highlighting all of their previous memories, and one marked “Where We’re Going” and highlighting their future plans together. The last page of the “Where We’re Going” scrapbook was a blank page labeled “The Proposal” for the day’s occasion. Perhaps the best part of the proposal, however, was that their two dogs were a part of the proposal! One dog wore a “Will You Marry Me?” bandana, while the other wore the ring around her collar. It’s safe to say that this may just be one of our favorites! Congratulations to Marc and Hannah :)

Photography: Danielle Elizabeth Inc.

Valentine’s Day Proposal in your Future? Here’s Your New Best Friend (and It’s On Sale!)

January 28, 2019 / Posted by Megan Ellis

Valentine’s day is right around the corner, and to celebrate (since we know so many of you will be popping the question ;) ) we’re offering 20% off your Box Sock- the sock that hides your engagement ring box- now through February 3rd. This is our LOWEST PRICE YET, so order your pair now before it’s too late!

Head over to order your pair now!

The Enneagram: What You Need to Know, and How it Will Help Your Relationship!

January 28, 2019 / Posted by Megan Ellis

We all go through rough patches in our relationships, especially when that relationship consists of two people that couldn’t be more opposite. That’s how my relationship is with my fiance… he’s an extrovert with a go-getter attitude. He’s the smartest of the smart when it comes to maintaining business relationships on a personal level. He’s level headed and hardly gets worked up about anything. Me, on the other hand? I’m a creative spirit with ALL the feelings. I’m overly sympathetic, excited, frustrated, hungry, etc. at any given moment. You can most often find me crying at Facebook videos of dogs that have had hard lives, but ended up in safe and loving families. Needless to say, we don’t always see eye-to-eye on how pressing situations should be handled (or reacted to).

The BEST thing we have ever done for our relationship was to take the Enneagram test. The Enneagram “is a model of the human psyche which is principally understood and taught as a typology of nine interconnected personality types.” I heard about the test on one of my favorite podcasts, and wanted to try it out for myself. My results ended up showing me a window into my personality that I’ve never really had before, and I knew that once my fiance read about why I react to certain situations the way I do, he wouldn’t be so quick to judge (and vice versa). So what were our results?

I am a Type 6: The Loyalist. My basic desire to to feel security and support from those around me. I thrive when creating safe, trusting relationships, but can also be very indecisive and cautious when making decisions.

He is a Type 3: The Achiever (to no surprise!) His basic desire is to feel valuable and worthwhile. He finds worth in succeeding his goals and being a role model to others. His downfall is that this can lead him to being a workaholic and constantly competing to prove himself.

We sat down and read through our personality profiles together, and after that evening, things slowly started to shift. Several instances after, when something happened that would have usually sparked a fight, the conversation ended abruptly with him saying, “We’re not going to fight about something this small.” On my end, I learned that since he thrives on success, I had to remind him everyday how proud I am of all of his hard work (and his smile is SO worth it!)

So, whether you’re looking to mend a hole in your relationship, or maybe you’re just wanting to learn something new about each other (which we believe couples should ALWAYS be looking to learn something new about their partner regardless of how long you’ve been together), the Enneagram may be the answer that you’re looking for! If you try the test, let us know how it effects your relationship!

Friday “Rocks”! featuring Doyle and Doyle

January 25, 2019 / Posted by Becca

FRIDAY is here and I can’t wait to share this gorgeous collection from Doyle and Doyle with you all! Considering that vintage engagement rings are my absolute favorite, it’s no surprise that these caught my eye! I mean, you’re drooling like me right?! OBSESSED! Check them out!

“We are sisters who have always loved jewelry, ever since we were little girls playing in our grandmother’s jewelry box. We believe that the most wonderful thing about jewelry is that it’s personal to you, it becomes part of your life and your life story. At Doyle & Doyle, we love being part of your celebrations, birthdays, new jobs, engagements, or even just because.”

Vintage Engagement Ring, Cushion 2.60

Centering a Cushion cut diamond weighing 2.60ct (H color, SI1 clarity) set in a square, four prong mounting, flanked by six Baguette cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.30ctw., fashioned in platinum. Circa 1950 with older center stone.

Estate Oval Diamond Engagement Ring, 2.25ct

Centering an Oval cut diamond weighing approx. 2.25ct. (I color, VS1 clarity), flanked by two tapered Baguettes, fashioned in platinum.

Estate Solitaire Engagement Ring, Old Euro 2.06ct

Centering an Old European cut diamond weighing 2.06ct (J color, VVS2 clarity), pave set with forty-eight Round Brilliant cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.50ctw., fashioned in 18k yellow gold.

Estate Engagement Ring, Emerald cut 1.50ct

Centering an Emerald cut diamond weighing 1.50ct. (D color, VS1 clarity), flanked by two Baguette cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.10ctw, fashioned in platinum.