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Crowning Glory: 2012 the Year of the Tiara

Once known to only grace the heads of royalty, the tiara transformed into a bejeweled fascination for the bespoke bride. And this year, Town & Country magazine is predicting a trending upswing with the resurgence of the bridal tiara.     Recent designer debuts include the De Beers Wildflowers tiara (above) with 445 round brilliant-cut diamonds, Cartier’s multicolored stunner of morganite, amethyst and sapphires, and the crystal hair ornaments from the …
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Will You Marry Me?

Let’s be realistic… gone are the days when a guy buys his fiancé a ring without having an idea of the type of ring his girl likes (he knows better!). Today’s bride is typically part of the shopping experience.  In some cases brides will actually be involved in selecting their stone.  (The latter was exactly my scenario…I decided that since I was going to be wearing the ring every day of my life, I should absolutely LOVE it!).  After all, …
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