| Whether we like it or not present trend in | | | | Madonna with her Edwardian diamond ring and |
| diamond rings say bigger is so much better. For | | | | Catherine Zeta-Jones's antique styled 10 carat |
| examples check out the styles of diamond rings | | | | diamond ring has revived the desire to own |
| celebrities are choosing. And we all know that | | | | antique diamond rings. In fact it's one of the |
| celebrities may have a lot of faults but they do | | | | hottest engagement ring styles in 20 years. |
| set the standards for style and what is cool. | | | | The size of the diamonds in current styles of |
| J Lo's engagement to Ben Flick a few years ago | | | | diamond rings has also grown from the average |
| started a trend of consumers seeking out pink | | | | one carat to over three carats. That's a pretty |
| diamond rings. The popularity of pink diamonds | | | | big rock that's going to set you back a bit. But |
| remains at an all time high and it doesn't look like | | | | girls know they deserve it! If you aren't sure |
| it will diminish soon with a new Leonardo Dicaprio | | | | whether bigger is better than have a look at the |
| movie coming out which focuses on a pink | | | | jewels at this years Oscars which are said to |
| diamond. | | | | total over $50 million dollars in value. Diamonds are |
| Do any of you remember Marilyn Monroe singing | | | | now more affordable than ever and you can |
| her famous line about "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best | | | | easily find diamond rings similar in style to your |
| Friend?" Do you have any idea what that did the | | | | favorite stars with out having to spend $50 million. |
| diamond ring market. Guys are still paying small | | | | With bling being the in thing one has to stop and |
| fortunes for that statement. Sure back in the 50s | | | | wonder how the heck normal average working |
| women knew it wouldn't be sensible to wear such | | | | guys plan to pay for these rings. When their |
| a large diamond ring but that didn't mean a lady | | | | fianc?s are asked the standard answer is "doesn't |
| couldn't yearn for it. | | | | matter I'm worth it! That's great if your guy is |
| Today women shouldn't feel in the least bit guilty | | | | earning a 6 figure salary but wait what if he's not. |
| about wearing a large diamond ring, in fact there | | | | What if he's joe average living from pay day to |
| are many women that judge how well they are | | | | pay day. What should he do move into the bush |
| loved by the size of the diamond rings that they | | | | and give up his home, perhaps take up walking |
| wear. Especially in a two income family, it is often | | | | and sell his car? |
| the woman who ends up paying for part of her | | | | Okay girls lets be real here. Dreaming and lusting |
| own diamond ring. | | | | for that big 5 carat diamond ring is just fine. No |
| When we see the diamond rings worn by | | | | problem with dreaming, but when it comes time |
| celebrities like Madonna or Catherine Zeta-Jones | | | | for your man to buy that ring remember that the |
| we take notice and their choices influence the | | | | ring is not what you are marrying so perhaps it's |
| trends that follow. Celebrities are the leaders in | | | | time to consider the quality and quantity of the |
| setting fashion and jewelry trends. | | | | husband to be rather than the ring. |