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7 Fun Bridal Shower Ring Game Ideas

If your friend just got engaged and you want to prepare something special before her special day, you landed on the right place. Find out some special bridal shower ring game ideas to make the most of your day (or night)!

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The 9 Most Popular Engagement Ring Trends of 2023

It’s not easy to pick a piece of jewelry that your partner will wear for the rest of their life. If you’re looking for something unique, you may want to choose something other than a solitaire diamond setting. Here, we outline the most popular engagement ring trends of 2023. Whether your partner is always on […]

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7 Unique Diamond Alternatives for Engagement Rings

Our Diamond Alternatives list​ It’s no secret that millennial and GenZ couples are more focused on sustainability, which often means purchasing engagement and wedding rings created with recycled gold and ethical diamonds. Though solitaire engagement rings are still the top sellers, trends show that diamonds are becoming less popular. Modern brides are instead choosing to showcase […]

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How to Make Diamonds Look Bigger

It’s no secret that a solitaire diamond is the most popular ring setting for modern brides, and it’s the quintessential symbol of commitment. While these single-stone settings have been favored for a century, large diamonds can be expensive for couples on a budget. However, there are easy ways to make diamonds look bigger – without sacrificing […]

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The Time-Honored History of Mokume Gane

Inspired by fabled Damascus steel sword making of the 9th century, Mokume Gane techniques have been used to create distinctive Japanese metalwork pieces for over 500 years.Decorative patterns were hand-hammered and fired to craft the handles and sheaths of Mokume Gane katanas. The intricate artisanship meant that these pieces were status symbols in feudal Japan […]

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The History of Engagement and Wedding Rings

The origins of engagement rings and wedding rings. For thousands of years, the representation of the bond between two people has long been a ring. These romantic and inspirational gestures have held steady, but where exactly did they come from? Though De Beers didn’t create the diamond engagement ring, they are associated with popularizing diamond […]

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The Significance of Promise Rings

The Greeks were among the first to wear rings not only to represent marriage but also as a pledge of fidelity or loyalty. Throughout the centuries, various western civilizations adorned themselves similarly. In Roman times, the Claddagh ring – featuring two hands for friendship and a crown-topped heart for loyalty – was a popular choice for […]

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How Our Jewelry Funds Children’s Educational Programs

Find out how your hand crafted jewelry goes toward building a better future for children like this little girl. Yes! We can make a difference! Your ring could change a life for the better. When you choose a wedding ring or an engagement ring from Jaume Labro’s studio, you’re not just getting something that’s uniquely […]

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What Does “Conflict-Free Diamond” Mean?

Today’s conscious consumers seek more than just beauty; they’re looking for ethical beauty. This is especially true when it comes to diamond jewelry, particularly engagement rings. Couples want to ensure their dream ring isn’t tarnished by a dark past but is as pure as their love and the future they envision. The term “conflict-free diamond” […]

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